Tuition (non-EU)
€15000
IELTS minimum
6.5
Institution
University university
City
10117 Berlin, Germany
Fields
social, business
Why this works
- Hertie School is a private, policy-focused institution in Berlin with tuition of €15,000 per year — competitive for a specialist governance school.
- Degrees in social sciences and public policy fields open direct paths into EU institutions, NGOs, and Berlin's dense political sector.
- A German university degree carries EU recognition across all 27 member states, supporting mobility throughout Europe after graduation.
- Berlin is Germany's federal capital and a major hub for international organisations, think tanks, and policy internships.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates meaningful time to convert studies into a EU work permit.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.5 makes admission accessible to strong CIS applicants without requiring near-native English scores.
What to check
- Hertie School is a private university: at €15,000 per year, tuition is far above the typical zero or near-zero fees at German public universities.
- Germany requires non-EU students to prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a visa is issued, creating a significant upfront financial barrier.
- Admission to a specialist policy school is highly selective; social-science and governance programmes attract strong competition from international applicants worldwide.
- Daily life in Berlin and many administrative processes are conducted in German; limited German proficiency can affect housing searches, banking, and integration.
- Berlin has a well-documented accommodation shortage; private student housing near the city centre is expensive and often requires months of advance searching.
Accommodation
No university dormitory. Hertie refers students to Studierendenwerk Berlin, private providers (The Social Hub, Berlinovo, HOWOGE), and WG-Gesucht. Berlin market is competitive — €300–€700/month for a room.
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).
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.