# International Psychoanalytic University Berlin (IPU)

> private · Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €5100 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jul 19 | Fixed deadline — no rolling admissions. All programmes: BSc Psychology, MA Psychology Clinical/English/Organisation, MA Psychoanalysis & Cultural Psychology, MA Leadership & Consulting. Non-EU via the central application service (uni-assist) |
| SoSe | Mar 23 | Spring intake. SoSe 2027 dates to be published — check ipu-berlin.de |
| Winter semester — all programmes (BSc Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, MA Psychology English Track, MA Psychology focusing on Organisation, MA Leadership and Consulting) | 15 September | Corrected: the page now states 15 September as the application deadline for the 2026/2027 winter semester, not 19 July as previously stored. German applicants generally apply via the university's own portal (CampusNet); international applicants, and everyone applying to the English-track Master's, use the central application service (uni-assist). Source: https://www.ipu-berlin.de/en/applications |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** psychology
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.ipu-berlin.de/en/
- **Address:** Stromstraße 1, 10555 Berlin
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Berlin is a global centre for psychology research and practice, home to leading clinical institutes, university research departments, and a dense network of therapy organisations and NGOs. The city's intellectual culture and scale create unmatched opportunities for psychology internships and professional networks.

## Strengths

- At €5,100 per year, IPU tuition is modest compared to most private universities in Germany.
- A degree from an EU institution is recognised across all Schengen member states and many countries worldwide.
- Berlin is one of Europe's largest cities for psychology research, clinics, and NGO internship opportunities.
- Germany grants non-EU graduates an 18-month job-seeker visa after completing a degree, including private-university alumni.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.5 is accessible for CIS students with solid English preparation.
- Psychology as a field benefits from Berlin's dense network of hospitals, counselling centres, and research institutes.

## Watch out for

- Public German universities charge little or no tuition for non-EU students, making IPU's €5,100 fee a real trade-off.
- Daily life, bureaucracy, and many local networking opportunities in Berlin require at least intermediate German.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not recognised may still need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolling.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for a one-year student visa.
- Berlin has a well-known accommodation shortage; finding affordable student housing before arrival can take months.

## 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:** Private university — no own dorm. studierendenWERK Berlin Franz-Mehring-Platz hall available to IPU students specifically. studierendenWERK single/WG rooms €350–520/month. IPU Welcome Centre assists with housing search. Berlin private market €800–1,200/month for 1-room flat

## 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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