Berlin, Germany
INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€5400
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
business, computer-science, design
Why this works
- Tuition of €5,400 per year is moderate for a German private university, well below many European private alternatives.
- Berlin's tech and startup economy offers strong internship and part-time work opportunities in business, CS, and design.
- A German university degree carries EU recognition, opening job markets across all 27 Schengen member states.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar makes the programme accessible to motivated CIS applicants without exceptional English scores.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker residence, giving graduates time to convert studies into a career.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs in a high-opportunity city.
What to check
- As a private university, tuition applies every year — unlike most German public universities where non-EU fees are zero or minimal outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for the first year, a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Daily life, housing search, and many administrative processes in Berlin are conducted in German, creating a language barrier beyond the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a Studienkolleg or equivalent bridging course first.
- Berlin has a well-documented accommodation shortage; finding affordable student housing can take months and compete with a large local student population.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.