# Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft

> private · Bergisch Gladbach · 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/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Bergisch Gladbach
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, computer-science
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.fhdw.de
- **Address:** Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 2, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Bergisch Gladbach is a quiet town between Cologne and Düsseldorf, with affordable housing and good train connections to both cities. It's the kind of place where you get space to study, but can easily reach bigger cultural scenes on weekends.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €7,200 per year is moderate for a private German university, well below many European private institutions.
- Business and computer science degrees are in high demand across Germany's strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and tech economy.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid but not elite English preparation.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates real time to convert studies into employment.
- Bergisch Gladbach sits in the Cologne/Bonn metro area, giving students access to one of Germany's largest job markets and internship ecosystems.
- An EU-recognised German degree opens labour markets across all 27 EU and Schengen member states.

## Watch out for

- This is a private university: Germany's public universities typically charge little or no tuition for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg, making this a costly alternative.
- Germany requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year as proof of funds before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life, administration, and many bachelor-level courses in Germany are conducted in German, creating a significant barrier for CIS students without prior language preparation.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding time and cost.
- Accommodation in the greater Cologne area is competitive and expensive; budget for housing costs well above the German average.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €380–480
- **Private housing:** €430–580
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bergisch Gladbach
- **How to apply:** Apply directly to FHDW's Bergisch Gladbach campus housing administration (via the registration form / contact on the campus housing page). Furnished single rooms with private bath, ~15 m²; can be booked for the full 3-year study period (€350/month) or per theory phase on a quarterly basis (€375/month).
- **Notes:** FHDW Bergisch Gladbach is a private dual-study (Duales Studium) / work-integrated institution, not a distance-learning program: students alternate roughly 3-month campus theory phases with employer practice phases. It is not served by a public Studierendenwerk; instead it operates its own 120-apartment campus residence.
- **Source:** https://www.fhdw.de/de/fhdw/campusse/bergisch-gladbach/bergisch-gladbach-wohnheim.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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