Berlin School of Business & Innovation
University Rating: QS Stars Overall 4-Star Rated Institution, including 5 Stars for Employability and Online Learning
Student: 6,600+ current students within a global community representing 114 nationalities
Fee Range: Undergraduate programmes approximately €10,425 per year; postgraduate programmes approximately €13,920–€19,440 total, depending on programme and awarding partner.
Why Choose Berlin School of Business & Innovation?
GISMA University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognised university in Germany, offering accredited, career-focused programmes in Business, Technology and Engineering. With practice-oriented learning, an international study environment and a strong focus on employability and innovation, GISMA helps students develop practical skills and prepare for careers in the global job market.
Key Student Benefits:
• QS Stars Overall 4-Star Rating
• 5 Stars for Employability and Online Learning
• More than 6,600 currently enrolled students
• Students and alumni representing more than 114 nationalities
• University-awarded qualifications through recognised academic partners
• English-taught, career-focused programmes
• Practical learning through case studies and real-world projects
• Teaching from academics with industry experience
• CV guidance, interview preparation and ongoing career support
• Job fairs, company visits and professional networking opportunities
• Study destinations in Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, Barcelona and Madrid
• IUAS support for admission, documentation and visa-file preparation
Who Can Apply?
Students with recognised secondary-school, A-Level, Bachelor’s or equivalent qualifications may apply, depending on the selected programme and its awarding partner.
Applicants for undergraduate programmes must meet the academic entry requirements of the specific programme. Selected Bachelor’s programmes offer a three-year standard route, a four-year International Route or an Integrated Foundation Year.
Postgraduate applicants generally require a recognised Bachelor’s degree. Certain programmes may also consider applicants with relevant professional experience or a combination of academic qualifications and work experience.
Entry requirements vary according to the programme, awarding university, academic background, English-language proficiency and intake. Eligibility must therefore be checked against the individual programme page.
Career-Focused Study Pathway
Students with recognised secondary-school, A-Level, Bachelor’s or equivalent qualifications may apply, depending on the selected programme and its awarding partner.
Applicants for undergraduate programmes must meet the academic entry requirements of the specific programme. Selected Bachelor’s programmes offer a three-year standard route, a four-year International Route or an Integrated Foundation Year.
Postgraduate applicants generally require a recognised Bachelor’s degree. Certain programmes may also consider applicants with relevant professional experience or a combination of academic qualifications and work experience.
Entry requirements vary according to the programme, awarding university, academic background, English-language proficiency and intake. Eligibility must therefore be checked against the individual programme page.
IUAS Education Support
Through IUAS Education, students receive step-by-step support with programme selection, eligibility assessment, admission, documentation, financial preparation and German student visa file preparation.
We review each student’s academic background, budget, English proficiency, preferred study location and future career goals before recommending a suitable programme. As BSBI programmes are delivered with different academic partners, IUAS Education also checks the relevant awarding university, entry requirements, tuition fees, intake and study location before an application is submitted.
Intake:
• Selected undergraduate programmes: February and October
• Selected postgraduate programmes: February, May and October
• Selected MBA programmes may offer January, March, May, August and October intakes
• Intake availability depends on the programme, awarding university and study location
• Early application is recommended for admission and German student visa preparation
Programmes/Courses:
BSBI offers undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, doctorate and certificate programmes through its academic partners across:
Business and Management
• International Business
• Finance and Investment
• Marketing and Digital Marketing
• Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Science and IT Management
• Project Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Engineering Management
• Psychology
• Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
• Sports Management
• Creative Industries
Selected undergraduate programmes also offer an International Route or Integrated Foundation Year.
Institution Type:
Private international higher-education provider and business school.
BSBI is not a German state-recognised, degree-awarding university. It delivers programmes in collaboration with academic partner universities, which award or validate the final qualifications.
Recognition:
Recognition depends on the selected programme and its awarding university. BSBI’s current academic partners include:
•University for the Creative Arts — United Kingdom
• University of Chichester — United Kingdom
• University of Roehampton — United Kingdom
• UNINETTUNO — Italy
• Concordia University Chicago — United States
BSBI has received an Overall 4-Star Rating from QS Stars, including 5 Stars for Employability and Online Learning. A QS Stars rating is an institutional evaluation and should not be described as programme accreditation or a QS World University Ranking.
Campuses:
•Berlin Campus — Alte Post, Karl-Marx-Straße 97–99, 12043 Berlin, Germany
• Hamburg Campus — Gasstraße 6B, Kontor N, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
BSBI also operates study locations in Paris, Barcelona and Madrid. Programme availability varies by city.
Specialized In:
•Business and Management
• International Business
• Finance and Investment
• Marketing and Digital Marketing
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Science and IT Management
• Engineering Management
• Project Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
• Psychology and Health Management
• Creative Arts and Design
• Global MBA Programmes
• International Route and Integrated Foundation Studies
Medium of Instruction:
Programmes delivered at BSBI’s Berlin and Hamburg campuses are generally taught in English.
For many Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, the published English requirement is:
IELTS: 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL iBT: 80
• PTE Academic: 59
• Duolingo English Test: 105
• Other equivalent qualifications may also be accepted
The Executive MBA generally requires IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent. Requirements vary by programme and awarding university.
International Fee Range:
Current fees for selected programmes at the German campuses include:
Selected Bachelor’s programmes: approximately €10,425 per year
• Selected Bachelor’s programmes with an International Route or Integrated Foundation Year: approximately €10,425 per year
• Selected 18-month Master’s programmes: approximately €13,920–€14,425 total
• Selected Global MBA programme: approximately €14,850 total
• Selected two-year MBA programme: approximately €19,440 total
Scholarships or tuition-fee reductions of up to 50% for selected undergraduate programmes and up to 40% for selected postgraduate programmes may be available, subject to eligibility and current offer conditions.
Fees vary by programme, awarding university, intake and study location.
Entry Requirements:
For undergraduate programmes, applicants generally require a recognised school-leaving qualification that allows entry to higher education. Selected programmes may require at least two A-Levels or an equivalent international qualification.
Applicants who do not qualify for direct undergraduate entry may be considered for an International Route or Integrated Foundation Year, depending on the programme.
Postgraduate applicants generally require a recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Certain programmes may also consider relevant professional qualifications or substantial managerial experience.
Admission requirements vary according to the selected programme and awarding university.
Required Documents:
Undergraduate Applicants:
- Completed application form
• Valid passport copy
• High-school or school-leaving certificate
• Academic transcripts, where applicable
• One-page letter of motivation
• Updated CV or résumé
• Recent professional passport-size photograph
• Evidence of English-language proficiency
• Official English translations where the original documents are not in English
Postgraduate Applicants:
- Completed application form
• Valid passport copy
• School-leaving certificate
• Bachelor’s degree certificate or other completed higher-education qualification
• Academic transcripts showing completed modules and grades
• One-page letter of motivation
• Updated CV or résumé
• Two reference letters
• Work-experience evidence for applicable MBA or experience-based entry routes
• Recent professional passport-size photograph
• Evidence of English-language proficiency
• Official English translations where required
• Additional documents requested by BSBI or the relevant awarding university
• Financial documents for German student visa preparation
Application Process:
Student profile and eligibility assessment
• Programme, campus and awarding-university selection
• Entry requirement and document checking
• Application form completion and submission
• Admission assessment by BSBI and the relevant academic partner
• Conditional or unconditional offer processing
• Study contract review and acceptance
• Deposit and tuition-fee payment guidance
• Admission letter processing
• Financial preparation and German student visa file support
BSBI states that an admission decision is generally provided within 10 working days after receiving a complete application. For non-EU students applying to study in Germany, a signed study contract and a minimum tuition-fee deposit—currently stated as €2,000—may be required before the admission letter is issued.
Visa Support:
IUAS Education supports students with application guidance, document checklists, financial preparation, blocked-account planning and German student visa file preparation.
The admission letter supports the visa application but does not guarantee approval. Final visa and residence-permit decisions are made solely by the relevant German embassy, consulate or immigration authority.
Accommodation Guidance:
Students may receive guidance on student residences, shared apartments, private rooms and other accommodation options in Berlin or Hamburg.
BSBI provides accommodation information and access to external housing platforms and partners. However, BSBI does not guarantee accommodation or provide on-campus housing. Availability, rent and booking conditions depend on the location and accommodation provider.
Cost of Living:
Living expenses depend on the city, accommodation type and personal lifestyle. Students should budget for:
Rent and utilities
• Food and groceries
• Public transportation
• Health insurance
• Study materials
• Mobile phone and internet
• Residence-permit and administrative costs
• Other personal expenses
Students should also check the latest German student visa financial requirements and blocked-account amount before applying.
Important Note:
Tuition fees, scholarships, intakes, admission requirements, awarding partners, programme locations and visa regulations may change.
As BSBI programmes are offered through different academic partners, students should confirm the degree-awarding university, tuition fee, delivery location, study format and recognition of their selected programme before submitting an application.
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Berlin School of Business & Innovation offers career-focused, English-taught study pathways in Germany across Business, Management, Finance, Marketing, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Logistics, Hospitality and the Creative Industries. Programmes are delivered in collaboration with recognised international academic partners that award or validate the final qualifications. Through IUAS Education, students receive comprehensive support with programme selection, eligibility assessment, admission, documentation, financial preparation and German student visa file preparation.