Berlin, Germany
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€7800
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
design, business, architecture
Why this works
- Tuition of €7,800 per year is competitive among private German universities offering English-taught programmes in Berlin.
- Fields like design, business, and architecture are taught in English, reducing the German-language barrier for academic study.
- An EU-recognised degree opens the full European job market and enables unrestricted work across Schengen countries.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates time to find employment after finishing their degree.
- Berlin is Germany's startup and creative capital, giving design, architecture, and business students direct access to internships and industry.
- Students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, covering part of living costs while studying.
What to check
- This is a private university: public German universities typically charge no tuition for non-EU students, making €7,800 per year a significant extra cost to weigh.
- Non-EU applicants must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with around €11,904 to prove financial means — a large upfront sum.
- Berlin has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable student accommodation before arrival is genuinely difficult and time-consuming.
- Daily life, government offices, and part-time jobs in Germany operate largely in German, so students without B1–B2 German face practical friction.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a Studienkolleg or foundation year before admission.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.