PFH Private University of Applied Sciences

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences, established in 1995, is a fully accredited and state-recognized university which focuses on training and educating future managers and specialists in key technologies.

All study programs are characterized by their practical and economic relevance, their internationality and a pronounced orientation towards careers. PFH has two campuses: one in Göttingen and another in Stade, which is near Hamburg. In addition, the university counts with numerous distance-learning centers throughout Germany and abroad.

Find your perfect Study Program in Germany

PFH in numbers

Study programs

3,400

Students

15%

International students

PFH offers 27 study programs in several different fields, ranging from management to psychology. Two of those are entirely English-taught and there are new programs planned for the upcoming year. Fifteen percent of the university's 3,400 students are international.

More about PFH

PFH offers campus and distance-learning study programs in the areas of management, psychology, technology and healthcare technology. Thanks to its efficiently organized, practice and market-oriented study programs, graduates of PFH are in high demand with companies.

PFH boasts extremely high employability rates, with some programs having 99% of PFH graduates start their jobs within a few months after graduation. For example, every single international graduate of the English-taught MSc program in General Management, which was launched in 2016, has found a job within less than eight months, most within three or four. Interdisciplinary exchange is guaranteed through cooperation with both scientific establishments as well as companies, and teaching and research are carried out by absolute experts in their fields.

Are you eligible for studying in Germany?

Take our short quiz and find out whether you meet the criteria to enter a German university directly.

study eligibility checker

Explore PFH study programs:

Bachelor courses:

Psychology
Business Administration (BWL)
Business Psychology
Business Informatics
Industrial engineer
Business management
Media & communication management
Business administration (BWL) - digital
Psychological personnel management
Tourism and event management

Masters courses:

Psychology
Business Administration (BWL)
Business psychology
MBA
Labor law and human resource management
Corporate law
Applied Psychology for Business
Advanced management
Advanced management - digital

To know more about PFH study programs follow the link.

Need some extra help on applying to your university?

Expatrio supports you with its Study Finder, Study Eligibility Checker, and Application Assistant. Find the button "Apply" on our Study Finder to apply for your chosen university through your own profile on our User Portal.

If you are still in doubt about the best study program for you, book a free consultation with our relocation expert to have a 1:1 session on your future.

Find out the best Expatrio product to make your relocation easy.

Blocked Account

State-recognized financial proof for your visa

Approved by the German Federal Foreign Office
Simple account opening in just a few minutes
Low fees, €49 (set-up) and €5 (monthly)
Fast money transfer in your local currency
Money-back guarantee in case of visa rejection

Apply now

Best Value

Value Package

€49 cashback & free benefits

All-inclusive package for an easy start in Germany including:

State-recognized Blocked Account
Personalized Health Insurance coverage
€49 cashback and extra free perks:
Incoming Insurance
Current Bank Account
ISIC card

Apply now

Health Insurance

Personalized health insurance coverage

Incoming Insurance is free for up to 92 days and accepted worldwide
Best Public German Health Insurance
Awarded Private Health Insurance
Extensive coverage incl. vaccinations
Doctor appointment service & live chat

Apply now

TK - Your health insurance partner at PFH

Take care of your studies - we take care of the bureaucracy!

Health insurance cover is mandatory by law for all residents in Germany, including international students.

Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is one of Germany's leading public health insurance providers and a trustworthy partner of Expatrio. TK insures more than 10 million customers, making it Germany's best and largest health insurer. TK offers you:

Discounted rate for university students aged under 30
English language support and registration
Dental hygiene and basic dental treatment coverage
Coverage of vaccinations recommended by the International Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO)
TK Bonus Program

At Expatrio, we partner with TK to help register international students into the public healthcare system, ensuring they can apply for their visa and are legally covered during their studies.