Master in International Business (MIB)
HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences · Berlin, Germany
Application deadline
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For all applicants who obtained their first academic degree in Germany and/or are nationals of an EU or EEA country: 15 May - 15 June For all applicants who obtained their first academic degree outside Germany and are not nationals of an EU or EEA country: 1 May - 15 June
Starts
Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
3 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- The International Business Master's programme follows consecutively from the International Business Bachelor's programme of the HTW Berlin. Successful applicants for the Master's programme must: a) have successfully completed a first academic degree programme with 210 credits (ECTS) and b) have completed either an International Business Bachelor 's degree or German "Diplom" degree in a related subject whose content is comparable with completion of three of the four following modules from the International Business…full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 76 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
- For all applicants who obtained their first academic degree in Germany and/or are nationals of an EU or EEA country: 15 May – 15 June For all applicants who obtained their first academic degree outside Germany and are…
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €580
- Living costs (12 months)
- Cost of living varies greatly by accommodation.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
HTW Berlin, the largest university of applied sciences in Berlin, offers an 18-month full-time Master's degree in International Business (MIB). The MIB, which is taught entirely in English, prepares its students for a career in a fast-changing multinational environment. The programme provides a critical understanding of contemporary concepts in business and economics.
- How it is organised
- The programme comprises three semesters. The first two semesters offer twelve different course modules (compulsory and elective). In the third semester, students take part in the Master's thesis seminar and write their Master's thesis.
- Internships
- Because of the short duration of the programme, no internships are included.
- Part-time work
- International students are permitted to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year on a student visa. During the semester (April to July and October to February), we would advise you to concentrate on your studies as…
- Support for international students
- The international office supports the incoming international students: https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/organisational-units/central-offices/international-office/.
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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