# Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

> public · 10315 Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €648 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (BSc) | Jul 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Jun 1 – Jul 15 |
| WiSe (MSc FB1 Economics) | May 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Mar 15 – May 15 |
| WiSe (MSc FB3/FB4) | Apr 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| SoSe (BSc) | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Dec 1 – Jan 15. Most MSc programmes: no SoSe intake. Exception: International Security Management (window Sep 15 – Nov 15) |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 10315 Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, economics, social-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hwr-berlin.de/studium/
- **Address:** Alt-Friedrichsfelde 60, 10315 Berlin
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) 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 preparatory year (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.

## 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:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €280–350
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **Notes:** 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

## 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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