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Bachelor of Nutrition and Fitness in Prevention
- Heidelberg, Germany
- 3 years
- German
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A German-taught bachelor on preventive health through nutrition and exercise.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Nutrition and Fitness in Prevention. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Health coach
- Workplace health promotion
Curriculum
- Six semesters (180 credits). Topics range from functional anatomy to training and movement science
- From nutrition physiology to nutrition trends
- And from communication models to health psychology. Teaching uses practice rooms for nutrition and sports diagnostics and cooperation with health-industry and nutrition partners.
Entry requirements
Academic
- University entrance qualification valid for Germany (Abitur
- Fachhochschulreife
- Recognised international school-leaving certificate) or the Feststellungsprüfung (Studienkolleg) or the free Fresenius entrance exam
- Admission interview
- English B2 for English-taught and German B2 for German-taught programmes. Source: https://www.hs-fresenius.com/admission-requirements/.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor: German university entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife) or a recognised international school-leaving certificate, Otherwise Studienkolleg Feststellungsprüfung, Or the free Fresenius entrance examination (120-min written online test plus 30-min oral) for applicants eligible for university in their home country (TestAS, SAT, ACT, ITB or Gaokao may exempt), Admission interview (15 min), CV.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements. Applications are accepted all year round. Apply through the institution's admissions portal (no application fee. A one-time registration fee is charged
- See Notes). Upload your CV and school-leaving certificate within 10 days. Attend the 15-minute admission interview. If your certificate does not qualify directly
- Take the free entrance exam. Sign the study contract. Non-EU students pay a 3
- 000 EUR deposit deducted from final-semester tuition. Non-EU students apply for the student visa with a blocked account and arrange German health insurance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €7,380 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €75 EUR |
| Deposit | €500 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Heidelberg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Economics & Media |
| Department | Department of Nutrition and Fitness in Prevention |
| Teaching language | German |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €7,380 EUR per year. The application fee is €75 EUR. The deposit is €500 EUR. The estimated living cost is €11,904 EUR.
An interview is required.

