International Business Management
HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) · Berlin, Germany
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Application deadline
15 Jan 2027
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
8 semesters
Taught in
English
Verified 11 Oct 2026 · Source: DAAD International Programmes
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- University entrance qualification equivalent to the German school-leaving certificate, or similar CV (approx. one page) Letter of motivation in English (max. 300 words) Proof of English language skills on level B2 (CEFR) Proof of German language skills on level A2 (CEFR)
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEIC: 785 Reading: 385 Listening: 400 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT…
- German
- A2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® Deutsch: UNIcert® Basis Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A2 telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A2 ÖSD Zertifikat: A2 Deutsches Sprachdiplom der…
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 November - 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 15 July
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €700
- Living costs (12 months)
- €12,000
- First year, about
- €12,700
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
International Business Management is a Business Administration study programme with a strong international and intercultural focus. It combines theory and practice by providing broad business administration skills. The language of tuition is English. Furthermore, international students learn German as second foreign language as part of their studies.
- How it is organised
- Study groups of 35 to 40 students, all lectures are held in English. Fifth and sixth semesters: study abroad for German students, international students can complete their studies in Berlin.
- Study abroad
- Two obligatory semesters abroad for German students For international students, there is an option to study abroad, subject to availability at partner universities.
- Internships
- An internship of one semester (five to six months) is an obligatory part of the study programme. It has to be completed after the fourth and before the final semester.
- Part-time work
- There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.
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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