MSB Medical School Berlin in Berlin, Germany

Global Rank #15146

Application Deadlines

Fall 202715 Jan '27
Spring 202701 Sep '26

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University Type

Public

Established

2011

Programs

Total Students

1500

About MSB Medical School Berlin

Medical School Berlin (MSB) is a private, state-accredited university founded in 2009, offering programs in health sciences, nursing, psychology, and global health. Tuition fees apply, typically €8,000–€14,000 per year. The German Staatsexamen medicine program (MD equivalent) is not accessible to Indian students through standard admission, as it requires German school qualifications.

Student Profile

Total Students

1500

International Students

300 (20%)

Male Students

689 (45.9%)

Female Students

811 (54.1%)

Student Faculty Ratio

14.00

Alumni Count

5,250

Admissions & Visa

Acceptance Rate

35.00%

Post Study Work Visa

18 Months

Safety

Highly Safe (82)

Why Study at MSB Medical School Berlin ?

MSB is mainly chosen by Indian students for its English-taught MSc Global Health. However, Charité Berlin should be prioritized due to its free tuition, higher global ranking (QS Medicine #59), and a stronger reputation. MSB works as a fallback option, while Charité offers better clinical exposure through established observer programs.

Courses & Programs for Indian Students

2 Courses

Program	Level	Language	Fees/Year	Note
MSc Global Health	Masters	English (IELTS 6.5)	€10,000–€14,000	Charité offers same program FREE - compare first
BSc Health Management	Bachelors	German (B2)	€8,000–€10,000	HTW Berlin has similar programs free
MSc Psychology	Masters	German (C1)	€10,000–€14,000	Humboldt (free) or PHB (lower fees) are comparable
BSc Nursing Science	Bachelors	German (B2)	€7,000–€9,000	Charité nursing programs are free

MSc in Psychology (Clinical)

Health Sciences

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Duration

24 M

Yearly Tuition

₹9.50 L

English

IELTS 6.5

TOEFL 90

BSc in Health Sciences

Health Sciences

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Duration

36 M

Yearly Tuition

₹9.50 L

English

IELTS 6.0

TOEFL 80

Tuition Fees & Cost of Studying

Fee Component	Amount	Notes
Annual tuition	€7,000–€14,000	Varies - verify at medicalschool-berlin.de
Blocked account	€11,208	German student visa
Health insurance	~€110/month	Mandatory

Admission Requirements for Indian Students

To apply to MSB Medical School Berlin, you will need the following:

Academic: Minimum 80 on TOEFL / 6.0 on IELTS. GRE is not required. German language: B1 English | C1 German (DSH-2 / TestDaF TDN4).
Documents: Official transcripts of past studies, valid passport, personal statement/SOP, letter of recommendation, CV/resume.
Deadlines: Applications for October & April intake typically open 3–6 months before the start date.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Academic qualification	Bachelor's in health/science for MSc. 12th grade for BSc.
English (MSc Global Health)	IELTS 6.5. TOEFL 90+.
German (German programs)	B2–C1 depending on program.
APS	Mandatory. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks.

Documents Required

Official transcripts of all past studies

A valid passport

A Personal Resume or Portfolio

Valid scores in Aptitude tests (for some courses)

A VPD from Uni-Assist

US Student Visa

Letter of Motivation and Essay

Test & Score Required

TOEFL iBT

IELTS (Academic)

6.0

Language Requirement

B1 English | C1 German (DSH-2 / TestDaF TDN4)

GRE or GMAT

GMAT (MBA); GRE not required

Application Process

Now - APS Certificate: Apply at aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks. Mandatory.
May–June 2026 - Documents: Transcripts (certified+translation), IELTS/TestDaF, SOP, LORs, CV, APS, passport.
1 June 2026 - Apply: Via university portal. No paper submissions.
15 July 2026 - Deadline: Hard deadline for most Master's programs.
August 2026 - Decision: Zulassungsbescheid → use for German student visa.
Aug–Sep 2026 - Blocked account + visa: Expatrio/Fintiba (3–5 days). German Embassy 8–10 weeks.
October 2026 - Arrive in Berlin: Anmeldung within 14 days. Enroll. Activate semester ticket.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarship	Amount	Notes
DAAD Masters (Global Health)	€992/month	Via daad.de - global health eligible. Apply 12 months before.
MSB Merit Scholarship	Partial reduction	Verify at medicalschool-berlin.de
Deutschlandstipendium	€300/month	After enrollment

Campus Life & Student Accommodation

Students & Alumni

Total Students

1,500

International Students

20%

Male Students

45.9%

Female Students

54.1%

Student Faculty Ratio

14.00:1

Alumni Count

5,250

Others

Acceptance Rate

35.00

Post Study Work Visa

18 Months

Academic Focus

Public

Safety Index

Highly Safe (82)

Cost of Living in Berlin

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.

Tuition Fee Range

~ Moderate

Low Moderate High

Annual Living Expenses

€1,100–€1,500

per month

Career Opportunities After Studying at RWTH Aachen

Field	Salary Range
Global / Public Health	€44,000–€62,000
Health Management	€42,000–€58,000
Psychology	€44,000–€60,000
Nursing Science	€38,000–€52,000

FAQs About RWTH Aachen University

Can Indian students study medicine at MSB Berlin?

Not through standard international admission. The German medical degree (Staatsexamen) requires German school qualifications. Indian students can instead apply for MSc Global Health (English) or BSc Health Management/Nursing (German B2 required).

What is MSB Berlin?

MSB Medical School Berlin is a private, state-accredited university for health sciences founded in 2009. It offers programs such as BSc Nursing, BSc Health Management, MSc Psychology, and MSc Global Health, with tuition fees applicable.

Is MSB tuition-free?

No. It is a private university with fees ranging from €7,000–€14,000 per year. Public options like Charité Berlin are free and generally higher ranked.

What IELTS is required?

IELTS 6.5 is required for MSc Global Health (English-taught programs). German B2–C1 is required for German-taught programs.

Is APS required?

Yes. APS certification is mandatory for Indian applicants. Processing takes about 6–8 weeks via aps-india.de.

What scholarships are available?

Options include DAAD scholarships (€992/month) for master’s programs, MSB merit scholarships, and the Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month).

How does MSB compare to Charité?

Charité Berlin (QS Medicine rank #59) is free and significantly stronger in reputation, ranking, and cost. MSB is generally considered a backup option.