Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences

What Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences does

Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences (Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften) is a private university of applied sciences headquartered in Berlin, Germany, owned and operated by the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe humanitarian organization. Founded in 2009, the institution delivers practice-oriented higher education to working professionals across three academic divisions: Nursing and Medicine (programs in Nursing Management, Extended Clinical Nursing, Physician Assistance, Cardiovascular Perfusion, and Advanced Nursing Practice), Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (programs in International Emergency and Disaster Relief, Hazard Management, Crisis Management Leadership, and Global Health), and Pedagogy and Social Work (programs in Medical/Emergency Pedagogy, Health Pedagogy, Social Work, Applied Psychology, and Health/Nursing/Medical Pedagogy). In total, the university offers 12 Bachelor's and 4 Master's degree programs alongside a Professional School for continuing education, certificate courses, and two research institutes (ITAC for healthcare innovation and IRIA for international humanitarian assistance). The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue generated from recurring student fees across degree programs and professional development courses; pricing is published through a downloadable fee schedule rather than displayed publicly. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply through an online portal, supported by personal study counseling via phone, email, WhatsApp, and in-person consultations, supplemented by info evenings, trial study days, and digital marketing. The institution operates from two Berlin campuses (Tempelhof and a newly opened Mitte location as of February 2026) and serves a primarily domestic student base with limited international exchange through partner universities. Technical capabilities center on applied research rather than commercial products, including the K3VR project (AI-supported VR behavioral training for police de-escalation, funded by BMBF and coordinated with Fraunhofer HHI and German police forces) and the VOIZE project (AI-based nursing documentation automation). In September 2025, Akkon successfully completed reaccreditation by the German Science Council (Wissenschaftsrat).

Name

Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences

Legal name

Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften

Website

https://akkon-hochschule.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

A private Berlin university operated by Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nursing, medicine, humanitarian aid, civil protection, and social work for working professionals in helping professions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Applied Human Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Nursing degree programs
• Humanitarian aid studies
• Civil protection education
• Applied human sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin Tempelhof

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Studiengebühren): Tuition fees charged to students for degree programs. Fee schedule (Gebührenordnung) available for download.
2. Professional School Continuing Education: Continuing education programs and certificates offered through the Professional School for working professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Akkon Hochschule is a private university of applied human sciences that delivers Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, continuing education, and applied research in healthcare, humanitarian aid, civil protection, and social work. It runs 11 Bachelor's and 4 Master's programs across three faculties, a Professional School for certificate courses, and research institutes (ITAC, IRIA), with revenue generated mainly through tuition fees from students.

Product overview

Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften is a private university of applied sciences in Berlin, Germany, operated by the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe (Johanniter accident assistance organization). It operates as a multi-program educational institution rather than a single product, offering 11 distinct Bachelor's and Master's degree programs across three academic divisions: (1) Pflege und Medizin (Nursing and Medicine) — including Nursing Management B.A., Erweiterte Klinische Pflege B.Sc., Physician Assistance B.Sc., Cardiovascular Perfusion B.Sc., and Advanced Nursing Practice M.Sc.; (2) Humanitäre Hilfe und Bevölkerungsschutz (Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection) — including Internationale Not- und Katastrophenhilfe B.A., Management in der Gefahrenabwehr B.Sc., Führung in der Gefahrenabwehr und im Krisenmanagement M.Sc., and Global Health M.Sc.; and (3) Pädagogik und Soziales (Education and Social Work) — including Medizin- und Notfallpädagogik B.A., Pädagogik im Gesundheitswesen B.A., Soziale Arbeit B.A./dual B.A., Angewandte Psychologie B.Sc., and Gesundheits-, Pflege- und Medizinpädagogik M.A. The institution also operates a Professional School providing continuing education and certificate courses, and two named research institutes (ITAC for healthcare innovation and IRIA for international humanitarian assistance). Notable research products include the K3VR VR-based de-escalation training system and the VOIZE AI-based nursing documentation project. The university operates two Berlin campuses (Tempelhof and Mitte).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Professional School: Continuing education and professional development programs
• Institute for Applied Innovation in Healthcare (ITAC)
• Institute for Research in International Assistance (IRIA)

Products and services

• Nursing Management B.A. Bachelor's degree program focused on leadership and management competencies in nursing and healthcare settings, for working professionals seeking leadership roles.
• Erweiterte Klinische Pflege B.Sc. (Extended Clinical Nursing) Bachelor's degree in extended clinical nursing, qualifying graduates for advanced clinical nursing practice.
• Physician Assistance B.Sc. Bachelor's degree program qualifying graduates to work as physician assistants in clinical settings.
• Cardiovascular Perfusion B.Sc. Bachelor's degree in cardiovascular perfusion, training specialists for heart-lung machine operation during cardiac surgery.
• Advanced Nursing Practice M.Sc. Master's degree program for experienced nurses seeking advanced practice qualifications and leadership roles in clinical nursing.
• Internationale Not- und Katastrophenhilfe B.A. (International Emergency and Disaster Relief) Bachelor's degree in international emergency and disaster relief, preparing graduates for humanitarian aid roles globally.
• Management in der Gefahrenabwehr B.Sc. (Hazard Management) Bachelor's degree in hazard management and civil protection, qualifying graduates for leadership roles in emergency services and disaster response.
• Führung in der Gefahrenabwehr und im Krisenmanagement M.Sc. (Leadership in Civil Protection and Crisis Management) Master's degree program focused on leadership in civil protection and crisis management, targeting senior emergency and disaster management professionals.
• Global Health M.Sc. Master's degree in global health, addressing international health challenges, epidemiology, and health system strengthening.
• Medizin- und Notfallpädagogik B.A. (Medical and Emergency Pedagogy) Bachelor's degree in medical and emergency pedagogy, qualifying graduates to educate and train healthcare and emergency response professionals.
• Pädagogik im Gesundheitswesen B.A. (Health Education Pedagogy) Bachelor's degree in health education and pedagogy, preparing graduates to teach and develop curricula in healthcare settings.
• Soziale Arbeit B.A. / Soziale Arbeit dual B.A. (Social Work) Bachelor's degrees in social work (full-time and dual study model), qualifying graduates for professional social services roles.
• Angewandte Psychologie B.Sc. (Applied Psychology) Bachelor's degree in applied psychology, providing foundational and applied psychological knowledge for professional practice.
• Gesundheits-, Pflege- und Medizinpädagogik M.A. (Health, Nursing and Medical Pedagogy) Master's degree in health, nursing, and medical pedagogy, qualifying graduates for teaching and leadership roles at health professional schools and training institutions.
• Professional School – Continuing Education and Certificate Courses Continuing education and professional development offerings including certificate courses for working professionals in healthcare, emergency services, and social work; e.g., the new 'Weiterbildung Pädagogik Gesundheitsberufe' certificate and the Sphere humanitarian standards certificate course.
• Hochschulzertifikat: Weiterbildung Pädagogik Gesundheitsberufe (Pedagogy for Health Professions) University certificate program in Pedagogy for Health Professions, offered through the Professional School for working professionals in healthcare education.
• Sphere – Standards in der humanitären Hilfe (Zertifikatskurs) Certificate course on Sphere humanitarian standards for humanitarian aid professionals.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Johanniter-Unfall-HilfecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and trustee (Trägergesellschaft) of Akkon Hochschule. Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe is one of Germany's largest rescue service organizations, providing the university's practical network and institutional foundation.
• Fraunhofer HHI (Heinrich-Hertz-Institut)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in K3VR project for AI-supported VR behavioral training. Contributing expertise in video and AI technologies for de-escalation communication training.
• Bayerische PolizeicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractice partner in K3VR project, providing real-world requirements for police de-escalation training scenarios.
• Berliner PolizeicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractice partner in K3VR project, contributing police operational perspectives for VR training development.
• BayZBE (Bayerisches Zentrum für Bessere Notfallvorsorge)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner in K3VR research project, contributing to civil security research initiatives.
• Aspekteins GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner in K3VR project providing expertise in communication and de-escalation methodologies.
• Partner Universities (Partnerhochschulen)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner universities for student exchange and academic collaboration. Includes European University of Armenia and others.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg: Private university of applied sciences with comparable health, therapy, and social work programs. Operates a similar teaching-focused, employer-linked model with multiple campuses.
• MSB Medical School Berlin: Private university in Berlin offering health, psychology, and social work degree programs. Same city and similar program portfolio to Akkon, including dual study models in social work.
• Carl Remigius Medical School: Private university of applied sciences (part of FOM group) focused on healthcare, social work, and psychology programs. Directly comparable to Akkon's nursing and pedagogy faculties.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Private German university with strong health, nursing, psychology, and social work programs including an Angewandte Psychologie B.Sc. similar to Akkon's program. Closest peer in program mix and private university positioning.
• MSH Medical School Hamburg: Private university specializing in healthcare degrees with multiple campuses. Overlaps directly with Akkon's nursing and medical programs including Physician Assistance and Advanced Nursing Practice.
• HMU Health and Medical University Potsdam: Private health-focused university offering nursing, medical, and psychology programs. Similar to Akkon's Pflege und Medizin faculty, with comparable tuition-based private model in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

Emerging players

• Universität der Bundeswehr München: Public university with programs in civil protection and crisis management adjacent to Akkon's Management in der Gefahrenabwehr programs. Overlaps in the humanitarian/civil protection niche where Akkon is differentiated.
• DEKRA Hochschule für Medien: Smaller private university of applied sciences with comparable private-sector positioning. Less direct program overlap but similar private university business model in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• FOM Hochschule: Large private university of applied sciences with part-time and dual study programs for working professionals. Comparable model to Akkon's block-format programs for healthcare workers, though broader in scope.
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with extensive online and campus-based programs including health and social work. Comparable private university model but at much larger scale and broader portfolio than Akkon's healthcare/humanitarian focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/akkon_hochschule
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@akkon-hochschule
• Facebookfacebook.com/AkkonHochschule
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/akkon-hochschule
• Instagraminstagram.com/akkon_hochschule

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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