Tuition (non-EU)
€6000
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
health, nursing, social-work, psychology
Why this works
- Tuition of €6,000 per year is significantly lower than most German private universities, which commonly charge €10,000–€20,000.
- Fields in health, nursing, social work, and psychology are in strong demand across Germany and the EU labour market.
- Berlin offers one of Europe's largest student communities, with extensive internship and NGO networks in the social and health sectors.
- A German university degree is recognised across all EU and Schengen countries, expanding career options beyond Germany.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to find employment after completing their degree.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants with intermediate English preparation.
What to check
- This is a private university: unlike most German public universities, it charges tuition — students must budget €6,000 every year for the full duration.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year, which must be secured before the visa application.
- Daily life in Berlin — transport, bureaucracy, landlord communication — is predominantly in German, posing a real barrier for students without German language skills.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificates are not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a Studienkolleg preparatory course before admission.
- Berlin has a severe student housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation on arrival is competitive and can take several months.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.