Hochschule Fresenius began in 1848 as Carl Remigius Fresenius's chemistry laboratory in Wiesbaden, and its Idstein campus in the Taunus hills still carries that science focus. It is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences. Idstein is where chemistry and therapy programmes such as physiotherapy are taught, mostly in German, while business, media and psychology run at its city campuses.
Idstein, Hesse, Germany
Official website: hs-fresenius.de
1848
Private, state-recognised university of applied sciences
Idstein, with further sites in several German cities
€8,000 – €11,000
Non-EU students, bachelor's programmes
€11,000 – €13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on hs-fresenius.de before you apply.
BSc Applied Chemistry
Bachelors DegreeDuration
42 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
German: C1
BSc Business Chemistry
Bachelors DegreeDuration
42 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
German: C1
BSc Physiotherapy
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
German: C1
BSc Occupational Therapy
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
German: C1
A chemistry school with roots in an 1848 laboratory.
Therapy degrees with clinical placements.
A small-town campus near Frankfurt and Wiesbaden.
Chemistry graduates join laboratories, pharmaceutical firms and chemical companies around Frankfurt.
Therapy graduates work in clinics, rehabilitation centres and private practices.
Graduates can stay in Germany for up to 18 months to look for work.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Idstein is a small town with a half-timbered old centre and the campus close by. It is quiet, and many students live locally or commute.
Frankfurt and Wiesbaden are both within about 40 minutes by train, and rents in Idstein are lower than in either city.
Admission letter from Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Blocked account for living costs
German-recognised health insurance
APS certificate for applicants from India
English test at required level
Valid passport and national visa form
Hochschule Fresenius accepts applications on a rolling basis while places remain. Non-EU applicants should apply at least five months ahead for the blocked account and German visa.
Most Idstein programmes start in the winter semester in October.
You'll need a national visa for study. The blocked account is the part people forget to open in time, so start it as soon as the admission letter arrives. Indian applicants also need an APS certificate.
Applied chemistry, business chemistry, physiotherapy and occupational therapy are popular at Idstein. They are taught in German, so applicants need recognised school results and German at C1.
Ask Hochschule Fresenius about scholarships and payment plans. The Deutschlandstipendium is also open to strong students.
