Nursing Intake Dates in Germany 2026 — Deadlines & Application Calendar
Nursing intake in Germany 2026 — Ausbildung start dates, Pflegestudiengang application deadlines, and month-by-month planning for Indian students.
Updated: 2026-04-01
Quick Answer
German nursing has two main intakes: October (Winter Semester / Ausbildung start) and April (Summer Semester / second Ausbildung cohort at some hospitals). October is the primary intake. Plan your German language preparation 18 months before your intended start date.
Key Highlights
- Pflegestudiengang (academic) — Winter Semester intake: Applications open January 15; close July 1–15 for October start
- Pflegestudiengang (academic) — Summer Semester intake: Applications open July; close January for April start (fewer programs available)
- Pflegeausbildung (hospital Ausbildung): Most hospitals start October 1 and April 1; apply 6–12 months in advance directly to hospitals
- Application window for October 2026 Ausbildung: Begin applications to hospitals January–April 2026
- Application window for October 2026 academic: Submit to uni-assist or TUMonline by July 15, 2026
- Language requirement: B2 German certificate must be obtained before application submission
Nursing Intake Dates — Germany (2026)
Application deadlines and start dates:
- Pflegestudiengang (academic) — Winter Semester intake: Applications open January 15; close July 1–15 for October start
- Pflegestudiengang (academic) — Summer Semester intake: Applications open July; close January for April start (fewer programs available)
- Pflegeausbildung (hospital Ausbildung): Most hospitals start October 1 and April 1; apply 6–12 months in advance directly to hospitals
- Application window for October 2026 Ausbildung: Begin applications to hospitals January–April 2026
- Application window for October 2026 academic: Submit to uni-assist or TUMonline by July 15, 2026
- Language requirement: B2 German certificate must be obtained before application submission
Month-by-Month Planning Calendar — Germany Nursing October 2026
Preparation timeline for Indian students:
- Now → May 2026: German language preparation — A1 to B2 (Goethe-Institut or equivalent)
- Apr 2026: Sit Goethe B2 or TestDaF exam; await results (3–4 weeks)
- May–Jun 2026: Apply to Ausbildung hospitals OR prepare APS documents + submit to uni-assist
- Jun–Jul 2026: Receive hospital Ausbildung offers or university admission decisions
- Jul–Aug 2026: Open blocked account; book German consulate appointment; prepare visa documents
- Aug–Sep 2026: Obtain German Type D Visa or Berufsausbildungsvisum
- Sep 2026: Arrive in Germany; register at Einwohnermeldeamt (local registration office)
- Oct 1, 2026: Nursing Ausbildung or Pflegestudiengang begins
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not commonly — most German nursing programs start in October (Winter Semester) or April (Summer Semester). April intakes are available at some Ausbildung hospitals but fewer than October. If you miss October 2026, the next mainstream intake is April 2027 followed by October 2027.
6–12 months before the start date. For October 2026 entry: apply to hospitals between January and April 2026. Good hospitals fill their Ausbildung cohorts early — apply in January for the best choice. Hospitals accept applications on a rolling basis, so early application significantly improves chances.
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