Berlin, Germany
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€12000
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Berlin, Germany
Fields
design, business, it, health
Why this works
- An EU-accredited degree from Germany opens visa-free access across the Schengen zone and strengthens your CV globally.
- Berlin's tech and creative economy offers strong internship pipelines directly relevant to the design, IT, and business fields this university covers.
- The IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants who have completed a solid English preparation course.
- As a private applied-sciences university, teaching is practice-oriented with smaller cohorts, which can mean closer faculty contact than at large public institutions.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates a meaningful window to convert a Berlin internship into a full work contract.
- Covering design, business, IT, and health under one roof makes it easier to pivot or combine disciplines without transferring universities.
What to check
- At €12,000 per year, tuition is significantly higher than German public universities, which charge non-EU students little or nothing outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked Sperrkonto — roughly €11,904 for one year — which must be set up before the visa is issued.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Berlin are conducted in German; without at least B1 level, integration and bureaucracy can be frustrating.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a Studienkolleg preparatory year before enrolment.
- Berlin has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation near the campus can take months and absorb a large share of your budget.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.