Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
About
HWR Berlin charges no tuition (just a ≈€648/year semester contribution) — among the lowest mandatory costs for international students at any European university — for business, economics, and social-sciences degrees recognized across the EU. Berlin's mix of corporates, startups, and government bodies gives graduates real job access, backed by Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Berlin is the draw—11,000 students, sprawling campuses, cafés in Friedrichshain and Mitte, and the cheapest rents among Germany's major cities. You're not isolated in a university town; you're part of a chaotic, energetic capital that never stops working. Cost of living sits around €900–1,100 per month for a shared flat.
Application deadlines
- WiSe (BSc)Jul 15
Via uni-assist. Window Jun 1 – Jul 15
- WiSe (MSc FB1 Economics)May 15
Via uni-assist. Window Mar 15 – May 15
- WiSe (MSc FB3/FB4)Apr 15
Via uni-assist. Window Mar 15 – Apr 15
- SoSe (BSc)Jan 15
Via uni-assist. Window Dec 1 – Jan 15. Most MSc programmes: no SoSe intake. Exception: International Security Management (window Sep 15 – Nov 15)
Accommodation
HWR Berlin has no own dorms — refers students to studierendenWERK Berlin. Market range €300–600/month (per HWR official estimate). Mean total student budget ~€870/month
Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
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).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€648 per year for administration and student services.
- A German public-university degree is recognized across the EU and opens doors to Schengen-wide employment.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert internships into offers.
- Berlin's economy hosts major corporates, startups, and government bodies — directly relevant to business and social-sciences graduates.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants who have prepared at B2 level.
- International students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, enabling part-time income.
What to check
- Proof of funds requires a Sperrkonto (blocked account) with roughly €11,904 deposited before the visa is issued.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Berlin run in German — language barrier is real outside the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificates are not directly recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg before admission.
- Berlin has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and requires early action.
- Business and economics programmes in Germany are often heavily German-language at bachelor level — confirm the language of instruction before applying.
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Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.