German International University
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German International University in Berlin charges €8,900/year for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, and business degrees, with IELTS 6.0 entry — moderate for a private German university. Berlin's startup and creative economy offers strong internship access, backed by the EU-recognised degree and Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa.
Berlin is Germany's startup and creative capital with unmatched internship access in tech, consulting, and design. The city is cosmopolitan, affordable for a major European hub, and offers intense cultural life. International student communities thrive here; you'll never feel out of place.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester15 July
Applications submitted after this date go on a waiting list or are processed for the following semester instead. Source: https://www.giu-berlin.de/admission.aspx
- Spring semester31 December
Applications submitted after this date go on a waiting list or are processed for the following semester instead. Source: https://www.giu-berlin.de/admission.aspx
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at German International University as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at German International University is €8900 per year. Living costs in 14059 Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for German International University?
English-taught programmes at German International University typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Where is German International University located?
German International University is in 14059 Berlin, Germany. Heubnerweg 6, 14059 Berlin
What can you study at German International University?
Fields offered include: STEM, Arts, Business.
Accommodation
German International University's Berlin campus does not operate its own dormitory; it helps students find nearby apartments or shared housing and connects incoming students with each other for shared living. It is listed with Studierendenwerk Berlin only for state student support (BAföG) purposes, not housing. Budget for Berlin's private rental market, which varies widely by neighborhood.
Source- Studierendenwerk Berlin · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- At €8,900 per year, tuition is moderate for a private German university, though still higher than most German public universities.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid B2 English.
- Berlin is Germany's startup and creative capital, offering strong internship access in business and tech fields.
- An EU-recognised German degree opens Schengen labour markets and qualifies for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, and business fields align well with high-demand sectors in Berlin's economy.
- Germany allows international students to work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs.
What to check
- Private-university tuition at €8,900/year is expensive by German standards — most public universities charge non-EU students little to no tuition outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding roughly €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life and administration in Berlin operate in German; limited German skills create practical barriers beyond the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg, foundation year) before admission.
- Berlin has a chronic accommodation shortage; finding affordable housing near campus can take months and add significant cost.
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