# Digital Business University of Applied Sciences

> private · Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €8400 — 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/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, it
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://dbuas.de/
- **Address:** Karl-Marx-Straße 90-92, 12043 Berlin
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

This is an online-first university, so you're not tied to a specific city, though Berlin remains the centre of German tech and e-commerce. The online model gives you flexibility to work part-time or intern while studying, which many students value. Berlin's startup and tech scene is active enough that networking and job opportunities are real, even if classes are partly remote.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €8,400 per year is moderate for a private German university focused on business and IT.
- An EU-recognised degree from Germany opens the full European job market and enables EU Blue Card eligibility.
- Berlin is Germany's tech and startup capital, offering strong internship and networking opportunities in business and IT.
- Germany grants up to 120 full days of paid work per year during studies, allowing students to offset living costs.
- After graduation, Germany offers an 18-month job-seeker visa to find work without leaving the country.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for motivated CIS applicants with solid but not elite English skills.

## Watch out for

- As a private university, tuition applies each year, while many German public universities charge non-EU students little or no tuition.
- Before enrolling, non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or have a recognised school-leaving certificate.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued.
- Berlin has a well-known accommodation shortage; finding affordable housing near campus can take months of advance planning.
- Daily life and administrative processes in Germany are largely in German, creating a language barrier even in English-taught programmes.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **Notes:** No university dormitory. Private rentals in Berlin €600–900/month. Online-first programme — many students study from home country.

## 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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