Frequently asked questions

Not yet. Corpus Campus is a nursing school in the process of being founded. The school has not yet received state recognition under the German Nursing Professions Act (Pflegeberufegesetz). The planned start of training on 1 February 2027 is subject to state recognition. We will inform everyone who is interested as soon as there is news.

The first class is planned to start on 1 February 2027, subject to state recognition.

At Oesterholzstraße 115-119, 44145 Dortmund (Nordstadt). The practical training takes place at your training company and in your placements.

There are no tuition fees. You will receive a training allowance from your provider of practical training for the duration of your training. The amount is in your training contract.

With a provider of practical training, such as a hospital, nursing home or outpatient care service. The outpatient care service of Corpus Callosum GmbH also offers training. If you do not have a training company yet, talk to us.

Usually an intermediate school-leaving certificate (Mittlerer Schulabschluss). With a lower secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) it is possible if you have also completed vocational training of at least two years or training as a nursing aide or nursing assistant. You can find details on the Training page.

Classes and examinations are in German. At least level B2 is usual. Our team also speaks Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic and is happy to help you with any questions.

Yes. Your school qualification must be recognised in Germany, and you need good German skills. Depending on your country of origin, you need a visa for the training. Through ecorpusjobs.de, our group of companies supports international applicants.

The head of school is Andreas Honke M.A. The team also includes Julia Ebel B.A. (teacher), Adrian Luks (coordination) and Ümit Ünsal BSc (Hons) (founder). The team will grow until the start. You can reach the head of school at 0231 58 69 26 01 or a.honke@ecorpus.de.

Behind the school is a company providing nursing care, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech therapy. We bring this therapeutic perspective into nursing training. In addition, there is multilingual support and a planned app for trainees.

The Nursing Professions Act allows part-time training of up to five years. Whether that fits in your case, we will clarify together with your training company.

Send an email to info@ecorpus.de or call us on 0231 58 69 26 00 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm). There is deliberately no online form here.

Yes, you can register your interest and send documents now. We will talk with you about your qualifications. Binding enrolment at the school will be possible once state recognition has been granted.

In that case we will inform you immediately and honestly. The start on 1 February 2027 is planned but not guaranteed. We will talk with you about your options so that you do not lose any time.

The training allowance is paid by your provider of practical training. Many employers pay according to a collective agreement. The exact amount is stated in your training contract.

You learn to care for people of all ages, from babies to older people, in hospital, in care homes and at home. In the past there were three separate trainings for this.

After two years there is an intermediate examination to assess where you stand. At the end comes the state examination with a written, oral and practical part.

Night shifts are part of training, but only in the second half and under supervision. Early, late and weekend shifts are part of placements.

To start with, a CV and your latest school report are enough. You can find the complete list on the Apply page under Documents.

It is not required, but we recommend it. A few days in nursing care show you whether the profession suits you.

No, there is no upper age limit. Many people also start nursing training later in life or as a career change.

In many facilities, for example hospitals and outpatient care services, you must show proof of protection against measles, for example with your vaccination record. Your training company will recommend further vaccinations.

Yes. With the Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (university entrance qualifications) you can go straight to university. In North Rhine-Westphalia there are also routes into university without the Abitur for people with work experience.

A physiotherapy school from 1 February 2028 and an occupational therapy school from 1 February 2029 are planned, subject to state recognition.

Our web app at portal.ecorpus.de for staff, patients and family members. A school area for trainees, teachers and practice partners is planned.