Berlin International University of Applied Sciences (2026/27)

Founded in 2014, the Berlin International University of Applied Sciences (BI) is a nonprofit, state-recognized private institution located in Berlin. BI offers English-taught bachelor's and master's programs in business administration, architecture, graphic design, interior design, product design, and data science. As part of the BAU Global Education Network, which has campuses in Washington, Istanbul, Rome, and Toronto, BI enrolls students from over 90 countries. International students comprise approximately 85% of its 1,000-person student body. Accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities, BI charges annual tuition fees ranging from €7,000 to €9,000, placing it in the mid-range for private German universities. BI is located in Berlin-Charlottenburg and operates on a semester system. Programs follow the Bologna Process structure, requiring 180 ECTS for bachelor's degrees and 120 ECTS for master's programs. Mandatory internships are integrated into most curricula. The small institution size enables class sizes of 15–25 students and direct access to professors. However, as a young university, BI lacks the established alumni networks and industry partnerships of older institutions. Programs emphasize international perspectives through the BAU network's exchange options and guest lectures. Berlin's startup ecosystem and creative industries provide internship and project opportunities, particularly for design and business students seeking experience in Germany's capital city, where English is widely used in professional settings.