Introduction

Protestant University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt (EHD) is a private, non-profit university of applied sciences located in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, focusing on training professionals for social and healthcare fields and church services.

Overview

Student size: The school has approximately 1,603 students, which is relatively small.

Course settings: Bachelor and master's programs are offered in a variety of fields, including social work, child education, nursing and health promotion, Protestant religious education, psychosocial counseling and other majors.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 1971 and is one of the younger higher education institutions in Germany.

School strength

Faculty strength: It has 200-299 Academic staff, the teaching team has rich teaching experience and professional knowledge, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Teaching resources: The school is equipped with teaching facilities such as libraries, and also provides academic and non-academic facilities and services such as study abroad and exchange programs to support students' learning and research.

Certification: It has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Art of Hesse, and some of its professional courses have also been certified in related professional fields, such as nursing, health, social education and other fields.

Institutional nature

The school is a private, non-profit higher education institution associated with Protestant Christianity.

Educational philosophy

Focus on combining professional knowledge with practice to cultivate students' practical work ability in the social and health fields, Enable students to better adapt to the needs of future career development.

Emphasis on the values ​​and beliefs of Protestant Christianity, integrate them into education and teaching, cultivate students' sense of social responsibility and moral concepts, and enable students to serve the society and the church with a spirit of care and dedication in their future work.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The school's key disciplines include social work, education, health sciences, religious education and other fields. These disciplines have achieved remarkable results in teaching and research, providing students with high-quality educational resources and learning experiences.

Key laboratories: No officially recognized key laboratories were found in the school, but the school is equipped with professional practice places and teaching facilities in related disciplines to support teaching and scientific research activities.

Faculty

The school is divided into 6 faculties, covering basic research, religious education, nursing and health promotion, children's education and development, inclusive education, graduate courses and other fields.

Ranking

According to the 2024 ranking data, the school ranks 284th in Germany and 5730th in the world; in the 2025 ranking of StudyAbroadAide, it ranks 5975th in the world, 1820th in Europe, and 294th in Germany.

Expenses

Tuition fees: 1,500 euros per semester for undergraduate social work, children's education, and religious education, and 1,800 euros per semester for master's social work, children's education, and religious education.

Other expenses: Students also need to pay for accommodation, textbooks, transportation, living expenses, etc.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located at Zweifalltorweg 12 in Darmstadt In addition, there is a branch campus in Schwalmstadt. The campus is located in an urban environment with convenient transportation and rich surrounding infrastructure, providing students with more internship and part-time opportunities.

Campus facilities: The campus has teaching buildings, libraries, sports fields and other facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.