INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences
About
INU charges €5,400/year for business, computer science, and design — moderate for a German private university — in Berlin's tech and startup economy, which offers strong internship and part-time work opportunities. The EU-recognized degree comes with 18 months of post-study job-seeker residence.
Berlin pulses with creative energy and startup hustle. The city is affordable for students—student unions keep dining under €5, shared flats cluster in trendy Kreuzberg and Neukölln—and nightlife mixes with world-class museums and galleries. If you're looking to study business, code, or design without emptying your bank account, Berlin is where ideas turn into prototypes.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester or summer semester start — rolling admissionRolling
No fixed application deadline. Applications are generally accepted up until shortly before each semester starts (1 April for the summer semester, 1 October for the winter semester). Source: https://www.inu.de/faq/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences is €5400 per year. Living costs in Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences 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 INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences located?
INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences is in Berlin, Germany. Ackerstraße 76, 13355 Berlin, Germany
What can you study at INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: Business, Computer Science, Design.
Accommodation
INU - Innovative University of Applied Sciences is not on Studierendenwerk Berlin's dormitory-eligible list and public information about a formal housing program is limited. Students should assume no institutional housing and plan for Berlin's private rental market well ahead of arrival. Contact the International Office directly to confirm current housing support, since this is a newer, smaller institution with a thin public information footprint.
Source- Studierendenwerk Berlin · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- Tuition of €5,400 per year is moderate for a German private university, well below many European private alternatives.
- Berlin's tech and startup economy offers strong internship and part-time work opportunities in business, CS, and design.
- A German university degree carries EU recognition, opening job markets across all 27 Schengen member states.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar makes the programme accessible to motivated CIS applicants without exceptional English scores.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker residence, giving graduates time to convert studies into a career.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs in a high-opportunity city.
What to check
- As a private university, tuition applies every year — unlike most German public universities where non-EU fees are zero or minimal outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for the first year, a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Daily life, housing search, and many administrative processes in Berlin are conducted in German, creating a language barrier beyond the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent bridging course first.
- Berlin has a well-documented accommodation shortage; finding affordable student housing can take months and compete with a large local student population.
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