- Founded
- 1999
- Students
- 1,453
- International
- 96%
- Programmes
- 11
- Taught in English
- 11
About Gisma University of Applied Sciences
Gisma University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognised private Fachhochschule located in Potsdam (Brandenburg) and Berlin, Germany. It was established as a business school in 1999 and received full university of applied sciences status from the state of Brandenburg in 2020, which also granted it degree-awarding powers. The university is part of the GUS Germany GmbH network and holds AMBA and FIBAA accreditation.
The institution is practice-oriented and English-taught, with programmes spanning business, technology, data science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and supply chain management at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Its flagship Potsdam campus is housed within SAP's Think Campus - a smart building at Konrad-Zuse-Ring 11 - while the Berlin city-centre campus serves students preferring an urban setting.
All programmes are delivered entirely in English, and intakes run four times per year (January, April, July, October). As a private university, Gisma charges tuition fees for all students regardless of nationality.
State-recognised Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences) since 2020, with full degree-awarding powers
AMBA- and FIBAA-accredited programmes
100% English-taught portfolio - no German language requirement for admission
Four annual intakes (January, April, July, October) for flexible start dates
SAP Think Campus in Potsdam - smart building with direct SAP University Alliance membership
Rolling admissions with APS support team for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1999
- Students
- 1,453
- International
- ~96%
- Programmes
- 11
Study programmes
11 accredited degrees at Gisma University of Applied Sciences, 11 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–11 of 11 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Gisma is a private university and charges tuition fees for all students (no tuition-free public status; no EU/non-EU fee distinction stated). 2026 published fees: BSc programmes €13,825/year (3-year programme); MSc 60 ECTS €16,250 total; MSc 90 ECTS €19,200 total; MSc 120 ECTS €25,100 total; Global MBA €22,500 total; Pre-master's €6,920 total. A €1,500 deposit is required on acceptance (€3,000 for select postgraduate programmes/countries). Payment in up to 10 instalments is available. Scholarships include Women in Tech (up to 100% tuition for data science/CS programmes), Think Digital Scholarship (€1,000 discount at Potsdam), and sibling/spouse 35% discount.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate entry requires a general university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). Postgraduate entry requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; the Global MBA additionally requires a minimum 3 years of professional work experience plus a personal interview and job reference. English proficiency required for all programmes: IELTS 6.0 overall (min 5.5 per band) for bachelor's and most master's; IELTS 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band) for the Global MBA. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and Duolingo equivalents are accepted; Gisma also offers a free in-house English assessment. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants require an APS certificate - Gisma states it has a dedicated APS team to assist students who have received an unconditional offer and paid the deposit. A foundation/pre-master's pathway is available for applicants not meeting direct entry requirements.
Application deadlines
Rolling admissions with four intakes per year: January, April, July, and October. No fixed published cut-off dates; applicants are advised to apply as early as possible via the online portal at apply.gisma.com.
How international applicants apply
Not used - direct application via Gisma's own online application portal (apply.gisma.com). The official How-to-apply page documents a direct multi-step process: online form, document submission, acceptance letter, deposit, then visa steps for non-EU students; no uni-assist or VPD step is mentioned. Gisma is also absent from uni-assist's list of member universities (Brandenburg section lists only Uni Potsdam, Uni Potsdam-VPD, FH Potsdam, HNE Eberswalde, TH Wildau).
Languages of instruction
All programmes taught entirely in English. A German language add-on course is available for students wishing to develop practical German skills.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Gisma University of Applied Sciences
4 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Partial scholarships for qualified students
Gisma states it offers a range of partial scholarship opportunities to qualified students starting a course; the current offers an...
Amount: Partial tuition reduction (amount per current offer)
Deadline: Rolling - enquire via gisma.com/enquire-now
bachelor, master
Siblings & Spouse Discount
35% discount on all programmes for siblings and spouses of enrolled students, applicable across brands. Terms: full annual fee due...
Amount: 35% tuition discount
Deadline: Rolling, with application
bachelor, master
Think Digital Scholarship
EUR 1,000 discount from the first academic year for tech trailblazers starting digital programmes at the Gisma Campus Potsdam. Eli...
Amount: EUR 1,000 off first academic year
Deadline: Via programme consultant / application portal
bachelor, master
Women In Tech Scholarship
Scholarship for exceptional women applying to the MSc in Data Science, AI and Digital Business or the MEng Computer Science. Each...
Amount: 100% tuition (4 awards/year) or 50% tuition (12 awards/year)
Deadline: Apply via the online application portal / programme consultant
master
Student accommodation
What Gisma University of Applied Sciences publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing page- Quoted on that page
- €399 per month
Housing office: [email protected]
Room types mentioned
What that page describes. Availability varies by intake.
From the university
An International Student Affairs team assists with visa applications and arrival logistics, including airport pickup and accommodation advisory.
Campuses & locations
Konrad-Zuse-Ring 11, 14469 Potsdam; located within SAP Think Campus, adjacent to Jungfernsee Lake
City-centre campus; Edge Student Hub residence nearby
Living in Potsdam
Potsdam is the capital of Brandenburg state and sits approximately 20 minutes by train from central Berlin. The city is home to UNESCO World Heritage palaces and gardens (including Sanssouci), a growing tech and innovation ecosystem anchored by SAP and Tesla, and a film and media industry. The broader Berlin-Brandenburg region hosts over 3.9 million residents and more than 200,000 students, 15% of whom are international.
Student life & support
The Potsdam campus offers outdoor recreation on nearby Jungfernsee Lake (kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, cycling). Student clubs include football teams open to all levels. The Career Centre runs networking events, guest speaker series, and company visits. Psychological support and wellness workshops are available. Erasmus+ mobility partnerships allow exchange semesters at partner institutions. An International Student Affairs team assists with visa applications and arrival logistics, including airport pickup and accommodation advisory. Skills Sprint Week provides immersive training in emerging topics such as AI and sustainability.
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