Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg

About Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg

EVHN is a specialized university of applied sciences rather than a broad, research-intensive university. Its institutional focus is on professions involving people, public services and social responsibility. The university traces its origins to the Evangelische Soziale Fachschule für Frauen, established in 1927, and developed through several successor institutions into its present form. It is legally sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria and recognized by the state. The church affiliation shapes EVHN’s emphasis on ethics, dialogue and responsibility, but it does not impose a religious membership requirement on students. The university explicitly welcomes people of all faiths and worldviews. Prospective students should nevertheless expect ethical and societal questions to be visible in the curriculum and institutional culture, particularly in social, educational, health and church-related programs. As a university of applied sciences, EVHN emphasizes the use of academic methods in professional settings. Its relatively concentrated subject portfolio may suit applicants seeking a defined pathway into social work, education, nursing, health services, social and health-sector management, religious education or diaconal practice. It is less suitable for students seeking a large selection in engineering, natural sciences, humanities or conventional business disciplines. Official information published in August 2026 lists nine bachelor’s and four master’s programs, confirming both current operation and continued degree-granting activity.

For winter semester 2026/27, EVHN opened online applications for all bachelor’s programs and the Master in Social Management on 1 May 2026, with teaching beginning on 1 October. The standard information listed 31 July as the deadline, although places in selected programs were subsequently available through an extended application period ending 31 August 2026. Applicants should rely on the current program page and application portal because master’s deadlines and any extensions differ by course. Bachelor’s applicants normally need a recognized German higher-education entrance qualification, such as the Abitur, subject-restricted higher-education entrance qualification or Fachhochschulreife. Routes also exist for professionally qualified applicants. Most bachelor’s programs require a six-week preliminary placement in a social or care setting, generally documented by 30 September; Social Work dual and Health and Nursing Education are listed as exceptions. Several professional and dual programs require additional evidence, and applicants may also have to secure a practical-training place independently. Applicants with foreign educational credentials must obtain EVHN’s required preliminary review documentation from uni-assist and demonstrate that their qualification permits access to a Bavarian university of applied sciences. Adequate German proficiency is required for regular programs. Admission criteria for master’s study depend on the particular prior degree, credit profile and course regulations, so graduate applicants should not apply the bachelor’s timeline or requirements to their program.

EVHN’s degree portfolio is organized around social work, social and health-sector economics, pedagogy, nursing, management, religious education and diaconal work. Current official information identifies nine bachelor’s and four master’s programs. Examples visible in the 2026 offering include bachelor’s pathways in areas such as social work, nursing, childhood education and health or care education, alongside master’s study in Advanced Nursing Practice, Applied Educational Sciences, Social Management, and Vocational Education for Health and Nursing. The programs are designed around applied professional preparation. Depending on the course, students may encounter practical placements, cooperation with external training organizations, project work or formats intended for people already in employment. Requirements and structures are program-specific. For example, the Applied Educational Sciences master’s is a German-taught, part-time program delivered over five semesters through block sessions and online-supported preparation; applicants need a relevant prior degree and specified pedagogical credits. Students should examine the individual program page, study and examination regulations, module handbook, delivery format and admission rules before applying. Some bachelor’s programs require a preliminary placement, while dual or health-related courses can involve additional evidence and a separate relationship with a practical-training provider. Regular degree teaching is predominantly in German. EVHN also publishes limited English-language general-study options, but these do not replace the German-language requirements of a complete regular degree.

Key Highlights

• State-recognized university of applied sciences sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria
• Founded in 1927 as a Protestant social school for women
• Open to students of all religions and worldviews
• Offering nine bachelor’s and four master’s programs in August 2026

Student Life & Environment

EVHN’s main academic facilities include teaching rooms, a library, cafeteria, student common space, International Office, Career Service and student-representation rooms. The library provides print and electronic resources as well as study space; EVHN students receive library access automatically. A cafeteria operated by Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg serves breakfast items and changing lunch options during its published opening hours. The elected student representation advocates for students in academic and social matters and provides a route for participation in university governance and campus activities. EVHN students may also use the university-sport offering of nearby Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, broadening recreation beyond the institution’s compact campus. Support services include study and learning advice, psychosocial and social counselling, writing support, disability-related accommodations, family-and-study guidance and career advice. The university describes accessible facilities, family-oriented spaces and assistance for students with caregiving responsibilities. International students can receive help from the International Office, while a buddy program, writing workshops and bridging courses support adjustment to German academic study. These services are particularly relevant because most full degree programs require substantial German proficiency.

Location & Surroundings

EVHN is located at Bärenschanzstraße 4, with an additional entrance at Roonstraße 27, in central Nuremberg. The campus is served by the Plärrer and Gostenhof underground stations, nearby tram lines and local buses. Official directions place it two underground stops from Nuremberg Central Station. The university has no dedicated car parking, so public transport, cycling or walking may be more practical than driving. Nuremberg is part of a large metropolitan region and offers museums, concerts, festivals, cinemas, historic sites and extensive public transport. The central setting gives students access to city services rather than a self-contained residential campus. Housing is not guaranteed by EVHN. Students can apply for residences operated by Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg or search for shared flats, apartments and private rooms. Because residence places are limited, applicants moving to the city should begin their housing search independently and early rather than assume that admission includes accommodation.

Costs & Career Outcomes

EVHN states that its bachelor’s programs do not charge tuition. From winter semester 2026/27, all students pay an €82 Studierendenwerk contribution each semester. Master’s programs charge program-specific tuition in addition to that contribution, so applicants must consult the relevant master’s page rather than assume one institution-wide price. For example, the Applied Educational Sciences master’s lists tuition of €550 per semester plus the €82 contribution. Living costs, housing, transport and personal expenses are separate, and the university does not publish a single guaranteed student budget. The applied curriculum is oriented toward employment in social services, education, health and nursing, social and health-sector organizations, management, religious education and diaconal settings. Career outcomes depend strongly on the selected degree and, in regulated professions, completion of any required practical or state-recognition components. EVHN does not provide verified institution-wide salary or placement-rate figures in the selected sources. Career support includes individual advice, help with application documents and interview preparation, workshops and information events. EVHN participates in a cross-university online job portal coordinated by Technische Hochschule Nürnberg. It also joined the 2026 Bavarian Praxistage, during which students could visit participating employers and explore practical semesters, thesis opportunities, student employment and graduate roles. These services support employer contact but do not guarantee employment.