German International University in Berlin

Berlin, Germany

About GIU Berlin

The German International University (GIU) in Berlin is a state-recognised private, non-profit university operating under Berlin state law. Founded in 2019, it offers practice- and research-oriented degree programmes entirely in English, covering engineering, management, architecture, and design.

GIU's single campus is located at Am Borsigturm 162, 13507 Berlin (Reinickendorf/Tegel district), approximately 200 metres from U-Bahn station Borsigwerke (U6). The campus provides PC pools, Wi-Fi, a library, a cafeteria, and co-working spaces within a modern facility.

The university offers 13 accredited programmes (6 Bachelor's, 7 Master's) and maintains a focus on international students from across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Tuition is charged per semester at a fixed rate regardless of nationality.

Key facts

Founded: 2019

State-recognised private university operating under Berlin law since 2019

All 13 programmes (6 Bachelor's, 7 Master's) taught entirely in English

Fixed tuition of €3,715/semester regardless of student nationality

Single campus 200m from U6 Borsigwerke with direct link to central Berlin

Own on-campus admission test — no Numerus Clausus (NC) cut-off

International student visa support including invitation letters for non-EU applicants

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

GIU Berlin charges €3,715 per semester for all students regardless of nationality (fee confirmed for 2025/26 academic year). This covers all academic courses as per the study plan. A refundable lab deposit of €420 is required at enrolment. Monthly payment plans are available from the second semester onward. There is no public-university tuition-free structure here — GIU is a private institution.

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold a secondary school leaving certificate recognised as a university entrance qualification in Germany (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung — verifiable via the KMK anabin database). Those without a directly recognised qualification may be considered if they have completed at least one year of study at a recognised German university abroad. Master's applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree. All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 86 (paper-based 560); applicants with lower scores may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Admission also requires an on-campus aptitude test and interview (test fee applies). Non-EU students applying from India, China, or Vietnam are additionally required to hold a valid APS certificate from the German Academic Evaluation Centre before a student visa can be issued. GIU advises non-EU applicants to apply as early as possible to allow adequate time for visa processing.

Application deadlines

GIU operates rolling admissions; no fixed national application deadline applies. Programmes remain open until cohort capacity is filled. Non-EU students should apply as early as possible (recommended: at least 4–5 months before intended semester start) to allow time for visa processing. Winter Semester starts October; Summer Semester starts April.

Languages of instruction

All programmes taught entirely in English.

Campuses & locations

Berlin-Tegel Campus

Am Borsigturm 162, 13507 Berlin — sole campus, 200m from U6 Borsigwerke

Living in Berlin

Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city, home to approximately 3.7 million residents and a globally recognised hub for technology, design, culture, and start-ups. Students benefit from an extensive public transport network, a large international community, affordable living costs relative to other European capitals, and rich cultural infrastructure including museums, galleries, and music venues. The GIU campus is in the Reinickendorf district in the north of the city, with direct U6 access to central Berlin.

Student life & support

The Berlin-Tegel campus hosts PC pools, a library, a cafeteria, relaxation and silent work areas, and locker facilities. Shopping, dining, and services are within 500 metres of campus. The university organises cultural activities, workshops, and excursions to support student integration. Berlin's broader cultural scene — museums, theatres, festivals, and a large international student population — provides an active environment outside the classroom.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus

Master