Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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In the Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus specialization, you focus on a practical and internationally oriented management approach within the tourism industry. You learn how to develop events and offers in sports, wellness, and health tourism and how to analyze the success of sports events.
The program also helps you qualify to independently create concepts in the field of Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus, while building knowledge of relevant market trends such as active and adventure tourism, kur-oriented offers, and the complementary medicine health market.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Tourismuswirtschaft und -politik
- Tourismusgeographie und Mobilität
- Hospitality- und Eventmanagement
- Reiseveranstaltung und -vertrieb
- Tourismus- und Eventmanagement im rechtlichen Kontext
- Tourismus- und Eventkommunikation
- Zukunftsorientierte Reisekonzepte
- Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus (Wahlpflichtmodul)
- Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen
- Rechnungswesen
- Finanzierung und Investition
- Personal und Organisation
- Internationales und interkulturelles Management
- Digitales Marketing
- Globales Risiko- und Krisenmanagement
- Business English
- English for Tourism
- Spanisch oder Chinesisch (Wahlpflichtmodul; eines auswählen)
- Methodische Grundlagen I: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Methodische Grundlagen II: Empirie und Statistik
- Praktikum in der Tourismus- und Eventbranche
- Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS Bachelor of Arts curriculum is delivered over seven semesters. The official study plan assigns credits at module level and schedules the associated teaching sessions across semesters; students complete the Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus specialisation, select one additional language elective, undertake an industry internship, and finish with the Bachelor thesis and colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism management foundation | Compulsory tourism modules | Tourismuswirtschaft und -politik | 5 | 50 |
| Tourismusgeographie und Mobilität | 8 | |||
| Hospitality- und Eventmanagement | 8 | |||
| Reiseveranstaltung und -vertrieb | 8 | |||
| Tourismus- und Eventmanagement im rechtlichen Kontext | 8 | |||
| Tourismus- und Eventkommunikation | 8 | |||
| Zukunftsorientierte Reisekonzepte | 5 | |||
| Specialisation | Wahlpflichtmodule I – selected specialisation | Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus (Wahlpflichtmodul) | 12 | 12 |
| Business and management foundation | Compulsory business, organisation and marketing modules | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 10 | 53 |
| Rechnungswesen | 10 | |||
| Finanzierung und Investition | 8 | |||
| Personal und Organisation | 8 | |||
| Internationales und interkulturelles Management | 8 | |||
| Digitales Marketing | 9 | |||
| International tourism and communication | Compulsory risk-management and English-language modules | Globales Risiko- und Krisenmanagement | 9 | 20 |
| Business English | 6 | |||
| English for Tourism | 5 | |||
| Additional language | Wahlpflichtmodule II – choose one language module | Spanisch oder Chinesisch (Wahlpflichtmodul; eines auswählen) | 7 | 7 |
| Methodological foundation | Compulsory academic research and statistics modules | Methodische Grundlagen I: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 5 | 11 |
| Methodische Grundlagen II: Empirie und Statistik | 6 | |||
| Abschlussmodule | Industry internship, Bachelor thesis and colloquium | Praktikum in der Tourismus- und Eventbranche | 15 | 27 |
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | |||
| Total | Compulsory tourism, business, management, communication and methodological modules; Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus specialisation; one additional language elective; internship; Bachelor thesis and colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify for middle-management roles and junior leadership paths in sport and wellness tourism, including planning and managing sport, wellness, and health-oriented travel concepts.
- You gain applied management skills for real-world formats such as sport events, wellness offerings, and health-focused tourism products so you can move into operations and concept development roles.
- You can pursue career opportunities in tour and event organizations, cruise and hospitality-related providers, and resort management where sport-and-health tourism capabilities are in demand.
- You strengthen your ability to analyze the success of sport events and to design strategies for destinations and programs, improving your competitiveness for analyst, coordinator, and team-lead roles.
- You build a tourism/business foundation plus a specialization in sport and health tourism, helping you transition into broader tourism management functions with a clear niche focus.
Employability rate
Tourism management and tourism-focused graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady demand for trained professionals in travel, event, and hospitality-related organizations.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with ongoing opportunities in customer-facing and management roles across the tourism and event sector.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (foreign equivalent) | International applicants need a foreign qualification that grants access to studies at a German university of applied sciences or equivalent higher education level. The university states that admission rules can vary by programme and that specific additional requirements are published on the programme pages. |
| School-leaving qualification or university entrance qualification equivalent | The university provides a general checklist for bachelor applications that includes a certified copy of the Abitur or Fachhochschulreife qualification (or equivalent). For students with qualifications obtained outside Germany, the university indicates you should provide the foreign documents for equivalence review as part of the application. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism and Hospitality Management | Direct match | If you have prior study or training in tourism, hospitality, travel management, event management, or related business and service areas, this typically aligns well with the Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus content as part of the Tourismusmanagement (B.A.) structure. |
Language requirements
For the Bachelor of Arts in Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus (as a specialisation within Tourismusmanagement), the programme uses English-taught study content in the tourism and business context. If you are applying with a foreign qualification, you must submit proof of English proficiency as required by the programme rules.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 1644 / per year | DIPLOMA Hochschule states that tuition starts from 137 EUR per month for distance learning, with flexible monthly instalments. Exact annual tuition for this specific program is not published on the official pages reviewed. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient funds for living costs during their stay in Germany as required by German immigration rules. The exact amount can depend on the latest guidance from the German authorities and your visa/application purpose.
- Proof of sufficient funds for living costs in Germany (commonly via a blocked account) based on German official guidance
- Any additional financial documentation requested as part of your visa or residence application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and eligibility check
Before you apply, collect your passport/identity document copy and the certified copy of your foreign university entrance qualification equivalent. Review whether your qualification meets the bachelor entry requirements for international applicants, as programme-specific rules may apply. If any additional documents are requested for your specific case (for example, prior study documents), prepare them early so you can upload everything on time.
Submit your online application/registration
Complete the university’s online application form for the bachelor programme and enter your details accurately. Upload the required documents in the format requested during registration. Confirm that your study contract/registration details and your certified qualification copy are correctly submitted before the end of the application period for your chosen intake.
Monitor your status and respond to follow-up requests
After submission, check your email and university account for any requests for additional documents or clarifications. If the university asks for further proof related to your qualification or eligibility, provide it within the requested timeframe. Keep copies of all uploaded documents for your records.