Bachelor's in International Business (BIB)
HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences · Berlin, Germany
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If you have a German higher education entrance qualification, are a national of an EU or EEA country, are changing your degree programme within HTW Berlin or have successfully completed a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) in Germany, the following application periods apply for you: Winter semester: 15 May - 15 July Summer semester: 17 November - 15 January. If you have a foreign higher education entrance qualification and are not a national of an EU or EEA country, the following application periods apply to you: Winter semester: 1 May - 30 June Summer semester: 1 November - 31 December.
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
7 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Requirements for the BIB degree programme: excellent knowledge of English openness towards other cultures sound general knowledge sound knowledge of mathematics a passion for group work an interest in economic issues and interconnections Please check our admission criteria in our current Study and Examination Regulations (mainly paragraphs §1–4) before starting your application process.full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- If you have a German higher education entrance qualification, are a national of an EU or EEA country, are changing your degree programme within HTW Berlin or have successfully completed a preparatory course…
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/studies/study-organisation/semester-fee
- Living costs (12 months)
- Find further information on living in Berlin for our students here: https://international-business.htw-berlin.de/bachelor/for-applicants/living-and-studying-in-berlin/
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The Bachelor of International Business (BIB) combines International Management and International Economics and offers you an internationally accredited degree without tuition fees and fully taught in English. It offers you a comprehensive education in business, with a focus on understanding global trade and international relations. Why study BIB at HTW Berlin?
- How it is organised
- The curriculum of the programme can be accessed at https://international-business.htw-berlin.de/fileadmin/HTW/Zentral/ZHV_IIIA_-_Studienberatung/Studieninfos/International_Business_BA.pdf. As part of the programme, students will have to complete a specialist internship of 85 working days.
- Internships
- An internship should be completed during the sixth semester.
- Part-time work
- Most students currently have part-time jobs.
- Degree
- Joint or double degree with a partner university.
From your country
General requirements for bachelor's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Berlin
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