Tuition (non-EU)
€7200
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
business, management
Why this works
- Tuition of €7,200/year is significantly below typical private university rates in Germany, reducing the cost gap with public alternatives.
- Business and management programmes in Berlin put students at the centre of Germany's startup capital and growing corporate hub.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid B2-level English preparation.
- A German university degree carries EU recognition, opening labour markets across all 27 EU and Schengen countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving graduates dedicated time to convert studies into employment.
- Berlin's dense economy — tech, finance, consulting, creative industries — provides strong internship and part-time work access during studies.
What to check
- As a private institution, €7,200/year is still considerably higher than the near-zero tuition at German public universities, which remain a direct alternative.
- Students have the right to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, but this rarely covers living costs in high-rent Berlin without savings.
- Germany requires non-EU applicants to open a Sperrkonto (blocked account) with roughly €11,904 before visa approval — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualification is not directly recognised may still need to complete a Studienkolleg or pass an assessment, adding up to one year.
- Berlin has a well-documented accommodation shortage; securing affordable student housing can take months and requires early, proactive searching.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.