Hamburg, Germany
NBS Northern Business School - University of Applied Sciences
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€6000
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Hamburg, Germany
Fields
business
Why this works
- At €6,000 per year, tuition is low compared to most private universities in Germany, which often charge €10,000–20,000 annually.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid but not elite English preparation.
- A business degree from a German university carries EU-wide recognition and opens graduate-level job markets across the bloc.
- Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city with one of Europe's busiest ports, offering strong internship and employment prospects in trade, logistics, and finance.
- Germany grants a post-study job-seeker visa of up to 18 months, letting graduates search for work without leaving the country.
- As a German university graduate, you can work 120 full days or 240 half days per year during your studies alongside your programme.
What to check
- This is a private university: in Germany, public universities charge little or no tuition for non-EU students in most Bundesländer, making €6,000/year a real opportunity cost.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Hamburg are conducted in German; limited German proficiency will create friction outside the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a Studienkolleg preparatory course before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding roughly €11,904 for the first year — a significant upfront financial commitment before the visa is granted.
- Hamburg has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and requires early planning.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.