Gerontology, Health and Carepart time degree programmes for professionals

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
7 semesters
Location
Köln
Deadlines
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Nursing Science

Focus

Ageing in Society, Old Age Psychology, Public Health, Health and Nursing, Scientific Work, Dying and Death, Gerontology in the Context of Digitalisation, Legal Foundations, Methods of Counselling and Intervention, Ethics

Annotation

Live better for longer. Gerontology, Health & Care can do that. How can the quality of life of older people be improved, and what conditions must be met so that they can continue to participate actively in society? What special provisions can inpatient long-term care institutions, social institutions, companies and local authorities make for the elderly? As a gerontologist, you will provide the appropriate answers to these questions.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

In addition to the higher education entrance qualification, we require proof of your current professional activity. Did you know that a mini-job, a work-student job or an internship are also considered professional work? If you have not yet pursued a professional activity, we are happy to support you in the search for a suitable position! Just get in touch with us!

Lecture period

  • 01.03.2023 - 31.08.2023
  • 01.10.2024 - 31.03.2025

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.03.2026 - 30.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

330.00 EUR / Month

More information regarding tuition fees

Fee model I: EUR 360 per month (Duration: 42 months) Fee model II: EUR 290 per month (Duration: 54 months) Fee model III: one-off (total fee: EUR 14,500)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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