Application Period 2024/25 has ended!
The application period for the Fall 2024/25 semester at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences (BI) has officially closed. We appreciate all the interest and enthusiasm from prospective students. However, if you missed this deadline, there’s great news: applications for the Fall 2025/26 semester will soon be opening!
Mark Your Calendar - Applications Open on December 1st, 2024!
Starting on December 1, 2024, you will be able to apply for the Fall 2025/26 semester. The application portal will remain open until August 31, 2025, giving you plenty of time to prepare your application.
Why Plan Ahead?
Planning ahead for your studies at Berlin International offers several advantages:
- Secure Your Spot: Early applications help ensure you get a place in your desired program.
- Prepare Thoroughly: Having time to gather all required documents and prepare a strong application can make a significant difference.
- Stay Updated: By preparing early, you’ll be ready to respond promptly when the application period opens.
How to Get Notified
To make sure you don’t miss out on the next application period, sign up here. Fill out the form, and we’ll send you a reminder as soon as applications for the Fall 2025/26 semester open. This will help you stay ahead and be among the first to apply!
About Berlin International
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences offers a range of programs in Business Administration, Data Science, Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design and more, all taught in English. With a diverse student body and a supportive learning environment, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your academic and career goals.
Need Assistance?
Our Admissions Team is available to assist you with any questions you may have about the application process, financing, housing, and more. Feel free to reach out via phone or email, or schedule a personal consultation or campus tour.
Apply to Berlin International
Start into Fall Semester 2025-26:
1st December 2024 until 30th June 2025 for International Students
1st December 2024 until 31st August 2025 for EU Students
New students may start into fall semester only. Transfers into a higher academic semester may start into a spring semester depending on the compatibility of previous studies with our curriculum. BI offers courses on an annual basis.
To see all dates within the academic year, please view the Academic Calendar.
You will complete your application electronically through our online portal. You will first register, then enter your personal details, and finally upload the required documents. These are:
For all BA programs:
- Passport
- Official Senior High School diploma with transcript (German Abitur / Fachabitur or equivalent)
- Official University certificates and transcript of grades - if applicable
- English Language Test (CEFR level B2 or above)
- Portfolio with a minimum of 10 works - for Design and Architecture programs only
- Certification of the Academic Evaluation Center (APS) - for educational qualifications from China, India and Vietnam only
For the MA / MBA programs:
- Passport
- Official Senior High School diploma with transcript of grades (German Abitur / Fachabitur or equivalent)
- Official University certificates and transcript of grades
- English Language Test (CEFR level B2 or above)
- CV
- Letter of Motivation
- Portfolio with 10 works - related to your bachelor's degree and interior design, for the Faculty of Architecture & Design only
- Letter from employer confirming a minimum of 1 year continuous full-time employment, for the MBA program only
- Certification of the Academic Evaluation Center (APS) - for educational qualifications from China, India and Vietnam only
All academic records need to be submitted in their original language, and, if that language is not English or German, certified translations into one of those languages must also be submitted.
If you are still waiting for your final documents to be issued, then please submit your most recent transcript of grades as well as a statement of your predicted qualification and grades. This will allow us to process your application on a conditional basis. You will need to provide the official final certificate and transcripts when you receive them.
Once you have completed your online application, we will review it as soon as possible. An evaluation whether you meet the admission requirements for the desired program will be followed by the faculty selection process.
If you apply for a Bachelor in Business Administration, you should receive an answer within 1 week.
If you apply for any other program, the full application process should be completed within a maximum of 4 weeks.
