Digital Business University of Applied Sciences

Why this works

• Tuition of €8,400 per year is moderate for a private German university focused on business and IT.
• An EU-recognised degree from Germany opens the full European job market and enables EU Blue Card eligibility.
• Berlin is Germany's tech and startup capital, offering strong internship and networking opportunities in business and IT.
• Germany grants up to 120 full days of paid work per year during studies, allowing students to offset living costs.
• After graduation, Germany offers an 18-month job-seeker visa to find work without leaving the country.
• IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for motivated CIS applicants with solid but not elite English skills.

What to check

• As a private university, tuition applies each year, while many German public universities charge non-EU students little or no tuition.
• Before enrolling, non-EU school leavers may need to complete a Studienkolleg or have a recognised school-leaving certificate.
• Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued.
• Berlin has a well-known accommodation shortage; finding affordable housing near campus can take months of advance planning.
• Daily life and administrative processes in Germany are largely in German, creating a language barrier even in English-taught programmes.

Accommodation

No university dormitory. Private rentals in Berlin €600–900/month. Online-first programme — many students study from home country.

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).