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Join a global business network in one of Europe's most thriving cities!
Business is the backbone of every thriving economy, and Berlin, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, is the perfect place to shape your future career. At Berlin International, we offer cutting-edge Business Administration programs that equip you with the skills and experience needed to excel in today’s global marketplace. Whether you're interested in Management, Marketing, or Data Science, our hands-on learning approach prepares you for real-world challenges. Learn from industry experts, collaborate with students from around the world, and take advantage of Berlin’s growing startup scene. Your future in business starts here!
Undergraduate Programs
BA Business Administration | International Management & Marketing
BA Business Administration | Data Science & Business
Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
We pay special attention to employer needs and help our students develop a skill set relevant to the challenges of the 21st-century workplace. Interpersonal, intercultural, and analytical skills are all high on our skill-development list.
At the academic and geographical heart of the capital city is the district of Berlin-Charlottenburg. Here, Berlin International lays the foundations for business students by adapting the surrounding international environment into the lecture rooms along with students from over 93 different countries. Small class sizes allow learning in close contact with internationally-experienced academic staff.
We are a non-profit, state-approved university in the center of Berlin. We offer different programs in business with various specializations accredited by the German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat). Each program focuses on real-life cases and career opportunities in international job markets.
The language of instruction in all study programs is English - the language at the leading edge of international business. Students who wish to improve their English language skills can prepare for their studies by attending an English Preparatory Year at BI.
At Berlin International, we prioritize a student-centered, hands-on learning experience. Our teaching approach is built around project-based learning, where students collaborate in teams and work on real-world challenges to foster both professional and personal growth. With all programs taught entirely in English, and a diverse academic community from over 93 countries, we offer a uniquely international environment that prepares you for success in the global marketplace.
The application process for our Business programs at Berlin International is simple and can be completed online:
Access the Online Application Platform
Upload Required Documents
After receiving a confirmation email, upload the following:
Attend Interviews (if applicable)
MBA applicants may be invited to a faculty interview as part of the selection process.
Receive Your Admission Decision
Applications are reviewed by the faculty, and admission decisions are based on eligibility and seat availability.
Start into Fall Semester 2025-26:
New students may only start in the fall semester. Transfers into a higher academic semester may be possible in the spring semester, depending on the compatibility of previous studies with our curriculum. Berlin International offers courses on an annual basis.
To view all dates within the academic year, please see the Academic Calendar.
All programs are fully taught in English; therefore, proof of English language proficiency is required. German knowledge is not necessary.
If your English proficiency is at CEFR Level B2 or above, you may submit one of the following valid test scores:
Scores must have been earned within the last two years.
If you have not completed high school in a majority-English speaking country (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand) or a bachelor's degree fully in English, an approved language exam is required for admission.
If you do not yet meet CEFR Level B2, but fulfill other admission criteria, you can enroll in our English Preparatory School. This 1-year intensive program will help you achieve the necessary language skills before starting your degree.
To qualify for our Bachelor’s programs in Business Administration, applicants need:
If your qualifications do not meet German standards, you have the following pathways:
To qualify for the MBA program, applicants need:
Program Options:
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Student Stories
Discover what makes BI special—straight from our students. From inspiring lectures to life in a diverse, international community—our students share their BI journey.
There are so many different cultures and stories at BI that makes it a fascinating community. Because our professors and lecturers are from all over the globe, we get all these different inputs and architectural ideas that will help us in our future careers.
It is amazing how international my classmates are. We all have diverse backgrounds and experiences but are united by sharing the same passion for graphic design. This diversity brings a fresh perspective to my studies and my personal life.
My advice to the future students of BI is to take a chance and don’t miss the opportunity to be in a multicultural environment at a university that will help chart the path towards your future self.
Berlin International has a unique and supportive community consisting of both international staff and students. The teachers here give constructive feedback and value each student's contribution.
BI has pushed me to challenge myself in a safe space. I believe this is a positive environment with incredible teachers, staff, and peers who are always willing to help and want to see you succeed.
The cultural diversity of BI naturally broadens the horizons of every student. Being with people who think differently automatically shifts your perspective and improves your thinking methodology.
The reason I chose BI is the MBA curriculum. It not only includes the major management fundamentals but also offers subjects in Data Analytics and Digital Business Management, which are the new norms of the business world.
BI has a very diverse student body, representative of the global population, that is academically and personally enriching. I am impressed by the various backgrounds of the instructors and professors. I’m also impressed by the university's prime location in the center of continental Europe.
different nationalities are studying and teaching at Berlin International
of our students are international and from four continents
of our faculty have international university experience
personal contact to professors and lecturers