International Security Management
HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) · Berlin, Germany
Closing soon
17 days left to apply
Application deadline
15 Nov 2026
Register by 15 November 2026
Starts
Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Mode of admission: without admission restriction Completion of a first university degree: Bachelor's degree/Bakkalaureus, "Diplom" (German diploma), "Diplom FH" (German diploma from a Fachhochschule), and other qualifications, provided that they are recognised as being equivalent.full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 PTE Academic: 76 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5…
- German
- Not required for admission.
- 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: 15 September - 15 November
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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 Security Management is a multi-disciplinary study programme covering the increasingly important and complex international aspects of security. This full-time English-language programme provides an interdisciplinary survey of security-related topics with a special focus on political science / international relations, criminology, law, psychology, risk and crisis management, policing studies, IT security, and economics.
- How it is organised
- The Master’s degree programme consists of four consecutive phases: an introductory phase serving to focus and extend students’ existing theoretical understanding and practical skills, followed by a specialisation phase with elective topics.
- Internships
- In the third semester, students are required to complete a six-month internship – this may also take place abroad.
- 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 master'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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