Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Program overview

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration is a bachelor's degree program in business and management at IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin, a private institution in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, founded in 1998.

First-year tuition is listed at 5,021 EUR and the application fee at Free.

Applications to IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin typically receive a decision in 3 days and 14 hours, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 16,925 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. The blocked-account amount is set annually by the German authorities. It was around €11,900 per year at the last check, and it may have been revised. Public universities charge a semester contribution, and some states such as Baden-Württemberg charge tuition to non-EU students. Private universities charge fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Germany

Our directory lists 263 bachelor's degree programs in business and management at 43 schools in Germany. Their median first-year tuition is 11,940 EUR, and the middle half cost between 11,000 EUR and 13,288 EUR.

At 5,021 EUR, Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration is 58% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 5,021 EUR to 22,000 EUR.

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Entry requirements and documents

IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin sets the exact entry requirements for Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration. For a bachelor's degree, applicants usually need the following.

English-taught programmes usually ask for IELTS or TOEFL. German-taught programmes ask for a German test such as TestDaF or DSH. Each university sets its own minimum levels.

• Class 12 marksheets and certificate (or the school's accepted equivalent).
• A personal statement or statement of purpose.
• A reference from a teacher or school.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: National visa for study

Students from India need a National visa for study to study in Germany. German embassies and consulates, and the university's admissions office decides the application.

Germany has a large number of English-taught and German-taught programmes, and many public universities charge little or no tuition. The practical hurdles are admission requirements for Indian degrees, a blocked-account proof of funds, and visa appointment availability.

• Check the programme's admission rules and language requirements on the university site and on DAAD. Applications go to the university or to uni-assist.
• If required for your country, obtain the academic evaluation certificate the university asks for (APS India for Indian applicants).
• Receive the admission letter, open the blocked account and arrange health insurance.
• Book the visa appointment, prepare the national visa application and attend the appointment.

• Study in Germany: full visa guide
• DAAD: study in Germany
• Make it in Germany: study

After you graduate

Graduates can apply for a residence permit to look for work related to their degree for a limited period. Check the current rules on the official sources.

Scholarships at IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin

Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.

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How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration?

First-year tuition is listed at 5,021 EUR. Living costs are extra; IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin estimates 11,904 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The school has not listed an intake date for this program. Ask us for the current intakes.

Is Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration a degree?

It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Which visa do I need to study in Germany?

You need a National visa for study, decided by German embassies and consulates, and the university's admissions office. Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

More at IU International University of Applied Sciences - Berlin

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