# Katholische Hochschule für Sozialwesen Berlin (KHSB) - Staatlich anerkannte Fachhochschule für Sozialwesen

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — 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:** Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** social-sciences, education, health
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.khsb-berlin.de
- **Address:** Köpenicker Allee 39-57, 10318 Berlin, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Berlin again—but this time focused on affordability and social purpose. KHSB sits in a neighbourhood with real community work happening: social services, education nonprofits, health clinics. The city's low cost of living compared to other Western European capitals makes the mandatory blocked account (€11,904/year) stretch meaningfully further here than in Munich or Zürich.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students is exceptional — most German private and specialised institutions charge fees, making KHSB a rare affordable option.
- Berlin's very low cost of living compared to Western European capitals stretches the blocked-account budget (€11,904/year) meaningfully further.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, opening labour markets in 27 countries after graduation.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to find social-sector employment in Berlin's large public and NGO landscape.
- International students may work 120 full or 240 half days per year, enabling part-time income in Berlin's active student job market.
- Social sciences, education, and health are growth fields in Germany's ageing society, improving graduate employability in a city with major public-sector demand.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in social work at German specialised universities are taught in German — without C1 level, admission is effectively closed.
- Non-EU applicants whose school certificate is not directly recognised must pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolling, adding one year and costs.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Berlin faces a severe student housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months and compete with a very tight rental market.
- Fields like social work and education often lead to public-sector roles with salary caps, which may not match expectations of students targeting high-earning careers.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €280–350
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **How to apply:** Apply exclusively via Studierendenwerk Berlin's online Housing Portal (stw.berlin/en/housing) once you have an admission/enrollment confirmation — there is no separate institution-specific portal. A deposit of 1.5× monthly rent is required before move-in. Waiting times run 2-3+ semesters (often 12+ months) due to high demand, so apply the moment you are admitted.
- **Notes:** KHSB students are eligible for Studierendenwerk Berlin dormitories and are typically placed in the Coppistraße residence in Prenzlauer Berg. As with all Berlin Hochschulen on this system, waiting times run 2-3 semesters, so apply immediately after enrollment confirmation.
- **Source:** https://www.stw.berlin/en/housing/

## 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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