Cost of Studying in Germany: Fees, Living Costs, Visa Cost & More

| Program | Level | Language | Duration | Fees/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA Business Administration | Bachelors | English | 3 years | €8,000–€10,000 |
| MSc International Business | Masters | English | 15 months | €10,000–€12,000 |
| MSc Finance | Masters | English | 15 months | €10,000–€12,000 |
| MSc Marketing Management | Masters | English | 15 months | €10,000–€12,000 |
| MBA | MBA | English | 15 months | €12,000–€15,000 |
| Fee Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | €8,000–€15,000 | Varies by program - verify at bsbi.de |
| Blocked account | €11,208 | German student visa |
| Health insurance | ~€110/month | Mandatory |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic qualification | Bachelor's for MSc/MBA. 12th grade for BSc. ~55% / 5.5 CGPA minimum. |
| English | IELTS 5.5 minimum. No German required. |
| APS | Mandatory. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks. |
| SOP | 400–600 words. |
| Scholarship | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BSBI Merit Scholarship | Up to 20% reduction | Apply with admission |
| DAAD Masters | €992/month | Via daad.de - covers living costs |
| Deutschlandstipendium | €300/month | After enrollment |
| Expense | Monthly Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (dorm/WG) | €400–€750 | Studierendenwerk Berlin dorms: €400–€520. Private WG: €500–€750. |
| Food & groceries | €180–€250 | Mensa meals €2.80–€4.50. Halal options widely available. |
| Health insurance | ~€110 | Mandatory. TK or AOK most used by Indian students. |
| Transport | €0 | BVG AB Semester Ticket included in contribution. |
| Books / SIM / personal | €70–€120 | Most materials digitally available. |
| Misc / social | €100–€200 | Berlin affordable for culture vs other European capitals. |
| TOTAL | €860–€1,430/month | More expensive than Bonn/Bremen. Cheaper than London/Paris/Zürich. |
| Field | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| International Business | €40,000–€54,000 |
| Finance | €42,000–€58,000 |
| MBA Management | €46,000–€62,000 |
| Aspect | Status |
|---|---|
| QS / THE | Not ranked |
| German state accreditation | Fully state-accredited - Blue Card eligible |
| GUS Group | Part of Global University Systems - international private education operator |
Berlin School of Business and Innovation - private, state-accredited English-taught business school, part of GUS Group. Programs: BA Business, MSc International Business/Finance/Marketing, MBA. IELTS 5.5 minimum.
No. Private - €8,000–€15,000/year. HWR Berlin (free, English MSc International Business, IELTS 6.0) is a better option at 6.0.
IELTS 5.5 minimum - lower than most Berlin business alternatives.
Yes. Mandatory. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks.
Yes. Fully state-accredited - Blue Card eligible.
BSBI Merit Scholarship (up to 20%), DAAD Masters (€992/month via daad.de), Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month).
HWR Berlin is a free public Fachhochschule offering English MSc International Business at IELTS 6.0. BSBI charges fees but accepts IELTS 5.5. If you can achieve IELTS 6.0, HWR Berlin is a better choice.
International Business (€40,000–€54,000), Finance (€42,000–€58,000), MBA Management (€46,000–€62,000). 18-month German post-study work visa applies.
No. 100% English teaching. No German required for admission or program completion.
€860–€1,430/month. Same as all Berlin institutions.