Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
About
HWR Berlin charges no tuition (just a ≈€648/year semester contribution) — among the lowest mandatory costs for international students at any European university — for business, economics, and social-sciences degrees recognized across the EU. Berlin's mix of corporates, startups, and government bodies gives graduates real job access, backed by Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Berlin is the draw—11,000 students, sprawling campuses, cafés in Friedrichshain and Mitte, and the cheapest rents among Germany's major cities. You're not isolated in a university town; you're part of a chaotic, energetic capital that never stops working. Cost of living sits around €900–1,100 per month for a shared flat.
Application deadlines
- WiSe (BSc)Jul 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Jun 1 – Jul 15
- WiSe (MSc FB1 Economics)May 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Mar 15 – May 15
- WiSe (MSc FB3/FB4)Apr 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Mar 15 – Apr 15
- SoSe (BSc)Jan 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Dec 1 – Jan 15. Most MSc programmes: no SoSe intake. Exception: International Security Management (window Sep 15 – Nov 15)
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€648 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 10315 Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin 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/).
Does Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin offer 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).
Where is Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin located?
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin is in 10315 Berlin, Germany. Alt-Friedrichsfelde 60, 10315 Berlin
What can you study at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin?
Fields offered include: Business, Economics, Social Sciences.
Accommodation
HWR Berlin has no own dorms — refers students to studierendenWERK Berlin. Market range €300–600/month (per HWR official estimate). Mean total student budget ~€870/month
- Studierendenwerk Berlin · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
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).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€648 per year for administration and student services.
- A German public-university degree is recognized across the EU and opens doors to Schengen-wide employment.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert internships into offers.
- Berlin's economy hosts major corporates, startups, and government bodies — directly relevant to business and social-sciences graduates.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants who have prepared at B2 level.
- International students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, enabling part-time income.
What to check
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 deposited before the visa is issued.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Berlin run in German — language barrier is real outside the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificates are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Berlin has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and requires early action.
- Business and economics programmes in Germany are often heavily German-language at bachelor level — confirm the language of instruction before applying.
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