# bbw Hochschule

> private · Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €7200 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Any time — Bachelor and Master, two intake starts per year (April and October) | Rolling | The school runs two start dates a year (April and October) but states applications are accepted year-round; no fixed cutoff date is given, and the page does not separate German from international applicants. Source: https://www.bbw-hochschule.de/bewerbung.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, management
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.bbw-hochschule.de
- **Address:** Einbecker Str. 80-82, 10315 Berlin, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Berlin's startup culture runs through everything — the city is young, creative, and filled with entrepreneurs who dropped out of decent jobs to build something. Student apartments cluster around districts like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, where you can live decently on a budget. The pace is fast, the coffee is good, and you'll find yourself in conversations about tech and business constantly.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €7,200/year is significantly below typical private university rates in Germany, reducing the cost gap with public alternatives.
- Business and management programmes in Berlin put students at the centre of Germany's startup capital and growing corporate hub.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid B2-level English preparation.
- A German university degree carries EU recognition, opening labour markets across all 27 EU and Schengen countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving graduates dedicated time to convert studies into employment.
- Berlin's dense economy — tech, finance, consulting, creative industries — provides strong internship and part-time work access during studies.

## Watch out for

- As a private institution, €7,200/year is still considerably higher than the near-zero tuition at German public universities, which remain a direct alternative.
- Students have the right to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, but this rarely covers living costs in high-rent Berlin without savings.
- Germany requires non-EU applicants to open a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 before visa approval — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualification is not directly recognised may still need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or pass an assessment, adding up to one year.
- Berlin has a well-documented accommodation shortage; securing affordable student housing can take months and requires early, proactive searching.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **How to apply:** No institutional housing portal; the International Office can provide landlord/agency introductions on request. Search Berlin's private market (WG-Gesucht, ImmoScout24) and expect a 1-3 month rent deposit before signing.
- **Notes:** bbw Hochschule does not appear on Studierendenwerk Berlin's dormitory-eligible list and operates no housing of its own. The International Office offers general guidance and introductions to local landlords/agencies, but students are responsible for securing private housing. Berlin's private WG market is the default option.
- **Source:** https://www.stw.berlin/en/organisation/themen/zust%C3%A4ndige-hochschulen.html

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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