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University of Economics and Law Berlin
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University of Economics and Law Berlin

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
More than 11,000 students have recently decided to study at the HWR Berlin. We are happy about that and take the responsibility seriously. Some of what makes this success, and what is important to us, can be found here.
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Facts about the university

Ownership Public, Berlin
City Berlin
Founded 1971
Students ≈ 11,193
Programmes 9 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 7 master's, 9 in English
Tuition fee
€0 per semester for international students what it consists of
Tuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students€0
Semester contribution€303.39
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Semester contribution €303.39 per semester
Application Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 30.05
Campuses , , , Standort Möckernbrück

About the university

The University of Economics and Law Berlin is one of the largest universities in Berlin with around 11,193 students. It is characterized by a strong practical relevance, intensive and diverse research, high quality standards and a strong international orientation. The portfolio of the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin) covers a wide range of specialist areas: under one roof, economics, private and public commercial law, administrative, legal and security management as well as engineering courses are offered. Nearly all degree programs have been upgraded to Bachelor and Master degrees, quality-tested and bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.

Faculties

The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.

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How to apply

The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.

  1. 1
    Check your school-leaving certificate
    Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
  2. 2
    Application via uni-assist
    Bachelor's until 15.07, master's until 30.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
  3. 3
    Admission, visa, moving
    Plan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.

What it costs to study

Tuition fee€0 per semester for international students
Tuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students€0
Semester contribution€303.39

Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.

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Questions about University of Economics and Law Berlin

How much does it cost to study at University of Economics and Law Berlin?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €303.39. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 9 programmes are taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 30.05. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

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