Tuition (non-EU)
€11200
IELTS minimum
6.5
Institution
Private university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
business, psychology, cybersecurity
Why this works
- At €11,200/year tuition is notable for a private Berlin university, though still higher than most German public institutions.
- Business, psychology, and cybersecurity programmes are taught in English, removing the language barrier for CIS applicants.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.5 is accessible for prepared CIS students without requiring top-tier scores.
- A German degree carries EU recognition, opening graduate pathways across all 27 EU and Schengen member states.
- Berlin's economy hosts major tech and startup hubs, giving students in business and cybersecurity strong internship access.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, letting graduates stay and find work after finishing their degree.
What to check
- Tuition at €11,200/year is significantly higher than German public universities, which often charge no tuition for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Germany requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year as proof of funds before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Berlin are conducted in German, creating a practical language barrier regardless of programme language.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised university-entrance qualification may need to complete a Studienkolleg foundation year before admission.
- Berlin has a well-documented student accommodation shortage; finding affordable housing before arrival is competitive and time-consuming.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.