Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Why this works

• At €648 per year, tuition is among the lowest for international students at any European university.
• A German public-university degree is recognized across the EU and opens doors to Schengen-wide employment.
• Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert internships into offers.
• Berlin's economy hosts major corporates, startups, and government bodies — directly relevant to business and social-sciences graduates.
• An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants who have prepared at B2 level.
• International students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, enabling part-time income.

What to check

• Proof of funds requires a Sperrkonto (blocked account) with roughly €11,904 deposited before the visa is issued.
• Daily life and many administrative processes in Berlin run in German — language barrier is real outside the classroom.
• Non-EU school leavers whose certificates are not directly recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg before admission.
• Berlin has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and requires early action.
• Business and economics programmes in Germany are often heavily German-language at bachelor level — confirm the language of instruction before applying.

Accommodation

HWR Berlin has no own dorms — refers students to studierendenWERK Berlin. Market range €300–600/month (per HWR official estimate). Mean total student budget ~€870/month

Scholarships

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).