# Steinbeis Hochschule

> private · Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €12000 — verified 2026-06-03
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-03
- **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:** private
- **Fields:** business, it, engineering
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.steinbeis-hochschule.de/en/
- **Address:** Gürtelstraße 29a/30, 10247 Berlin, Germany
- **Campus note:** Нет кампусного жилья. Берлин: €1,200+/month. Studierendenwerk Berlin — ограниченные места.
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-03

## About

Berlin is a city where cost of living and career ambition move at the same pace — apartments are shared, rents are half of Munich, and the startup ecosystem runs 24/7. Student culture is fiercely independent: you'll find yourself in maker spaces, tech meetups, and coworking hubs where founders and engineers work alongside you.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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 preparatory-year (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.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **How to apply:** Search via Steinbeis's partnered accommodation platforms (discounted for students) after receiving visa confirmation — advisors recommend starting about one month before arrival. Typical search time is 2-6 weeks; standard private deposits apply.
- **Notes:** Steinbeis-Hochschule has no on-campus housing and is not on Studierendenwerk Berlin's dorm-eligible list (it appears only in the BAföG-office list). The university partners with vetted private accommodation platforms offering student discounts. Start searching only after visa confirmation — advisors note it typically takes 2-6 weeks to secure a place.
- **Source:** https://www.steinbeis-next.de/blogs/finding-student-accommodation-in-berlin-complete-housing-guide-for-steinbeis-university-students

## 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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