# German International University

> private · 14059 Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €8900 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester | 15 July | Applications submitted after this date go on a waiting list or are processed for the following semester instead. Source: https://www.giu-berlin.de/admission.aspx |
| Spring semester | 31 December | Applications submitted after this date go on a waiting list or are processed for the following semester instead. Source: https://www.giu-berlin.de/admission.aspx |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 14059 Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** stem, arts, business
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://giu-berlin.de/
- **Address:** Heubnerweg 6, 14059 Berlin
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Berlin is Germany's startup and creative capital with unmatched internship access in tech, consulting, and design. The city is cosmopolitan, affordable for a major European hub, and offers intense cultural life. International student communities thrive here; you'll never feel out of place.

## Strengths

- At €8,900 per year, tuition is moderate for a private German university, though still higher than most German public universities.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid B2 English.
- Berlin is Germany's startup and creative capital, offering strong internship access in business and tech fields.
- An EU-recognised German degree opens Schengen labour markets and qualifies for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, and business fields align well with high-demand sectors in Berlin's economy.
- Germany allows international students to work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs.

## Watch out for

- Private-university tuition at €8,900/year is expensive by German standards — most public universities charge non-EU students little to no tuition outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding roughly €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life and administration in Berlin operate in German; limited German skills create practical barriers beyond the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg, foundation year) before admission.
- Berlin has a chronic accommodation shortage; finding affordable housing near campus can take months and add significant cost.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **How to apply:** No dedicated housing portal; the university helps connect incoming students to arrange shared housing informally and directs students to nearby apartment listings. Standard private-market deposits and lead times apply.
- **Notes:** German International University's Berlin campus does not operate its own dormitory; it helps students find nearby apartments or shared housing and connects incoming students with each other for shared living. It is listed with Studierendenwerk Berlin only for state student support (BAföG) purposes, not housing. Budget for Berlin's private rental market, which varies widely by neighborhood.
- **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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