Tuition (non-EU)
€12000
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
business, it, engineering
Why this works
- Tuition of €12,000 per year is moderate for a private German university, well below many Western European private institutions.
- Covers business, IT, and engineering — fields with strong demand in Berlin's tech and startup ecosystem, aiding internship access.
- A German university degree is recognised across all EU and Schengen countries, significantly expanding your career geography.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not elite English proficiency.
- Berlin offers one of Germany's largest student and tech economies, with major employers in engineering, consulting, and digital sectors.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving you structured time to convert a degree into EU employment.
What to check
- As a private university, Steinbeis charges full tuition where German public universities are often free or near-free for the same fields.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year — a significant upfront capital commitment.
- Daily life, government offices, and housing searches in Berlin are predominantly in German, creating a real language barrier outside the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers may face a Studienkolleg requirement or equivalency assessment before being admitted to a degree programme.
- Berlin's rental market is extremely tight; finding affordable student accommodation typically takes months and competes with high local demand.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.