Akkon University in Berlin, Germany

Global Rank #16046

Application Deadlines

Fall 202715 Jan '27
Spring 202701 Sep '26

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University Type

Public

Established

2015

Programs

Total Students

8000

About Akkon University

Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften Berlin is a private, state-accredited university focused on rescue and emergency management, health management, and social work. It is affiliated with Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe and ASB, two major German emergency service organizations, offering practice-oriented training.

Student Profile

Total Students

8000

International Students

1200 (15%)

Male Students

3676 (45.9%)

Female Students

4324 (54.1%)

Student Faculty Ratio

13.00

Alumni Count

20,000

Admissions & Visa

Acceptance Rate

35.00%

Post Study Work Visa

18 Months

Safety

Moderately Safe (76)

Why Study at Akkon University ?

18 Months post-study work visa after graduation
Acceptance rate of 35.00% - highly competitive for Indian students
76 safety rating - moderate city for international students
15 % of students are international - strong global student presence
Strong Indian community on campus

Courses & Programs for Indian Students

2 Courses

Program	Level	Language	Duration	Fees/Year
BSc Rescue Management (Rettungsmanagement)	Bachelors	German (C1)	7 semesters	€4,500–€6,500
BSc Health Management	Bachelors	German (B2/C1)	7 semesters	€4,500–€6,500
BSc Social Work	Bachelors	German (B2/C1)	7 semesters	€4,000–€5,500
MSc Management in Health and Social Services	Masters	German (C1)	4 semesters	€6,000–€8,000
MSc Emergency and Rescue Management	Masters	German (C1)	4 semesters	€6,000–€8,000

BSc in Emergency and Disaster Management

Social Sciences

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Duration

36 M

Yearly Tuition

₹6.65 L

English

IELTS 6.0

TOEFL 80

MSc in Health Sciences Management

Health Sciences

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Duration

24 M

Yearly Tuition

₹6.65 L

English

IELTS 6.0

TOEFL 80

Important for Indian students

Akkon’s rescue management specialization is a unique offering in Germany, with no comparable public university training emergency and rescue service management at this level.It is most relevant for Indian paramedics, disaster management professionals, or military/civil protection personnel already in Germany with C1 German.For general health or social work, public universities offer better value and lower costs.

Tuition Fees & Cost of Studying

Fee Component	Amount	Notes
Annual tuition	€4,000–€8,000	Verify at akkon-hochschule.de
Blocked account	€11,904	German student visa
Health insurance	~€110/month	Mandatory

Admission Requirements for Indian Students

Requirement	Details
German	B2 minimum for health/social work. C1 for rescue management and MSc programs.
Academic qualification	Abitur/12th grade. Emergency services practical experience valued for rescue management.
APS	Mandatory. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Official transcripts of all past studies

A valid passport

A Personal Resume or Portfolio

Valid scores in Aptitude tests (for some courses)

A VPD from Uni-Assist

US Student Visa

Letter of Motivation and Essay

Test & Score Required

TOEFL iBT

IELTS (Academic)

6.0

Language Requirement

B1 English | C1 German (DSH-2 / TestDaF TDN4)

GRE or GMAT

GMAT (MBA); GRE not required

Application Process

1Prepare all your documents

2Write your Statement of Purpose

3Request Letters of Recommendation

4Update your resume / CV

5Connect with GradRight for free

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarship	Amount	Notes
DAAD Masters	€992/month	Via daad.de - social work / health eligible
ASB/Johanniter employer sponsorship	Varies	For emergency services professionals - employer may cover fees
Deutschlandstipendium	€300/month	After enrollment

Campus Life & Student Accommodation

Students & Alumni

Total Students

8,000

International Students

15%

Male Students

45.9%

Female Students

54.1%

Student Faculty Ratio

13.00:1

Alumni Count

20,000

Others

Acceptance Rate

35.00

Post Study Work Visa

18 Months

Academic Focus

Public

Safety Index

Moderately Safe (76)

Cost of Living in Berlin

Expense	Monthly Range	Notes
Accommodation (dorm/WG)	€400–€750	Studierendenwerk Berlin dorms: €400–€520. Private WG: €500–€750.
Food & groceries	€180–€250	Mensa meals €2.80–€4.50. Halal options widely available.
Health insurance	~€110	Mandatory. TK or AOK most used by Indian students.
Transport	€0	BVG AB Semester Ticket included in contribution.
Books / SIM / personal	€70–€120	Most materials digitally available.
Misc / social	€100–€200	Berlin is affordableBerlin affordable for culture vs other European capitals.
TOTAL	€860–€1,430/month	More expensive than Bonn/Bremen. Cheaper than London/Paris/Zürich.

Tuition Fee Range

~ Moderate

Low Moderate High

Annual Living Expenses

€850–€1,100

per month

Career Opportunities After Studying at RWTH Aachen

Field	Salary Range
Rescue/Emergency Management	€38,000–€56,000
Health Management	€40,000–€56,000
Social Work	€34,000–€50,000
MSc Management (health/emergency)	€44,000–€60,000

FAQs About RWTH Aachen University

What is Akkon University Berlin?

Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften is a private, state-accredited university specializing in rescue/emergency management, health management, and social work. It is connected to Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe and ASB emergency organisations.

Is Akkon tuition-free?

No. It is a private university with tuition fees of €4,000–€8,000 per year. Free public university alternatives exist for health management and social work.

What German level is required?

A minimum of B2 is required for health and social work programs. C1 is required for rescue management and master’s programs.

Is APS required?

Yes. APS certification is mandatory for Indian applicants. Processing takes around 6–8 weeks via aps-india.de.

What makes Akkon unique?

Akkon offers specialized training in rescue and emergency management (Rettungsmanagement), a rare field with no direct equivalent in free public German universities.

What scholarships are available?

Available options include DAAD scholarships (€992/month), ASB/Johanniter sponsorships for emergency service professionals, and the Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month).

Is Akkon state-accredited?

Yes. It is state-accredited and eligible for Germany’s EU Blue Card pathway.

What careers follow Akkon programs?

Graduates typically earn €38K–€56K in rescue and emergency management, €40K–€56K in health management, and €34K–€50K in social work.

Is Akkon suitable for Indian students?

It is best suited for Indian emergency service professionals, paramedics, or disaster management personnel already in Germany with C1-level German. For general health or social work, public universities in Germany offer better value.