The Berlin School of Economics and Law is a state-funded public Institute for higher education and research. The institute was established in April 2009 by merging two previously existing Institutes University of Applied Sciences for Business Berlin( FHW) and The University of Applied Sciences for Administration and Justice Berlin ( FHVR).
HWR Berlin is the largest provider of dual degree programs and cooperates with over 700 companies. Berlin School of Economics and Law offers close to 55-degree programs including Bachelor’s, Master's, and MBA level in the fields of Business, Law, Management, Finance and Engineering.
The school has 14 Research Institutes, 179 international partner universities, and 700 partner companies making it one of the most premier Institutes of Berlin. It is internationally accredited by EPAS, AMBA and NIBS. The Institute has over 11,000 students and welcomes international students worldwide.
Berlin School of Economics and Law Rankings
- The Institute is ranked at the following positions by different rankings surveys :
- Ranked 57 in Europe by Ranking Web Of Business Schools.
- Ranked 133 in the world by Ranking Web Of Business Schools.
- Ranked 7 in Berlin and 97 in Germany by EduRank.
- Ranked 130 in Germany according to UniRank.
Highlights
| College Type | Public |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Official Website | https://www.hwr-berlin.de/ |
| English language proficiency | TOEFL required |
| German Language proficiency | Required |
| Work-Study program | Yes |
| Mode of Program | Full time/ Part time / Cooperative |
| Number of Campuses | 2 |
| Number of Departments | 5 |
| Financial Aid | Available as scholarships and awards |
| Admission Helpdesk | Telephone: 49 30 30877-1254/ 49 30 30877-2572 |
Berlin School of Economics and Law Campus
- The institute has two campuses, one is Schöneberg campus and another one is Lichtenberg campus.
- Schöneberg campus is the central campus of the Berlin School of Economics and Law. This campus has five buildings.
- Lichtenberg campus of the Berlin School of Economics and Law is the education and administration complex.
- The Institute has over ten thousand students pursuing Bachelor's Master's, and other programs.cooperates
- HWR Berlin is the largest provider of dual degree programs and with over 700 companies.
Berlin School of Economics and Law Residence
- The Institute doesn't possess its on-campus accommodation facility however the BSEL international office provides its international students limited off-campus residence halls or accommodations managedby the university.
- These accommodations are provided by either Studentendorf Schlachtensee or Studentenwerk Berlin.
- The Studentendorf Schlachtensee is a student dormitory system which offers shared flats and small apartments.
- It is located in the South-west of Berlin in an international and multicultural campus. Deposit of 500 Euro or 650 Euro is required depending upon the room category at the time of entering into a contract.
- A fully furnished room can cost almost 200 Euro to 270 Euro, each month.
Berlin School of Economics and Law Programs
- Berlin School of Economics and Law offers Bachelor's, Master's, Dual Study, Distance learning and part-time programs in more than 55 courses.
- HWR Berlin is the largest provider of dual degree programs and cooperates with over 700 companies.
- The school has 14 research Institutes, 176 international partner universities.
- Some degree courses popular among international students are International Masters in Business Administration and Business Management, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Business Law, Accounting and Economics etc.
- Berlin MBA accredited by AMBA and FIBAA.
Berlin School of Economics and Law Application Process
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to ensure acceptance of the application for admission depending on the level of study:
Undergraduate student admission
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: None
Supporting Documents:
- Original academic transcript of previously attended institutions
- School leaving certificate
- Proof of university entrance exam
- English language proficiency; IELTS (5 to 6.5); TOEFL cBT (213); iBT (79)
- Valid passport
- Student visa
- Birth certificate
- German proficiency test ( DSH - 2)
Due to the Corona pandemic the Winter Semester session for 2020-21 has changed to 1st July 2020 to 20th August 2020. Deadlines for different courses vary.
Graduate Student Admission
Application portal: Online
Application fee: None
Supporting Documents:
- Bachelor's certificate or equivalent with at least 210 ECTS Credit points
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of motivation in English
- English language proficiency; TOEFL iBT (87); IELTS (6.0); TOEIC (800 points)
- GMAT score
- Some specific master's degree programs in Marketing Management, Corporate Law requires proof of German language proficiency at B2 level
- The application phase via uni- assist for international students for the winter semester begins from April 15 to 30 May. (Note that the Master's program onlystarts once a year during the winter semester).
Berlin School of Economics and Law Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance for international students looking to study in Germany depends upon several factors such as accommodation for international students, food, transportation, books and supplies for international students.
| Type of Expenses | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Waived |
| Administrative charge for enrollment/ semester contribution | 250-325 (varies from course to course) |
| Cost of accommodation | Off- campus accommodation: 500 or 650 (Deposit of Studentendorf Schlachtensee); 200 to 270( monthly rate for Studentenwerk Berlin) |
| German Public Health Insurance | 90( per month) |
| General living expenses(food, social activities etc) | 300 |
| Ticket for public transportation | 194.30 |
| Visa for first time applicants | 60-110 ( per semester or 6months) |
Berlin School of Economics and Law Financial Aid
Berlin School of Economics and Law provides financial aid in the forms of scholarships or awards to those students who have exceptionally meritorious academic record and also have financial burden.
Applicants who think that they are eligible enough for these scholarships must apply for it by getting in touch with the international office.
Some of the scholarships for international students to study in Germany include:
Deutschlandstipendium of the HWR Berlin offers 300 Euros per month to undergraduate or graduate students who aretalented, committed and show academic excellence.
The DAAD prize for outstanding achievements is awarded to international students with an amount of 1000 Euros and a DAAD certificate.
Apart from these several other scholarships to study in Germany are also available.
Berlin School of Economics and Law Alumni
- The Alumni Network at the Berlin School of Economics and Law is accessible to all present students, former and current staff.
- The business schools keep on announcing different events so that connection remains established among the former and the present students.
Berlin School of Economics and Law has a strong network of alumni.
Some notable alumni includes:
- Fabio De Masi: Politician and member of the German Bundestag.
- Alek Sander : Music producer, songwriter
- Frank Henkel: German Politician ( Mayor and Senator since 2011).
- Bernd Brunner: Writer of now fiction and essays.
Berlin School of Economics and Law Placement
The Berlin School of Economics and Law provides career service supports to its students by organizing -
- Career orientation events
- Company visits / workshops
- Job tickets online
- Internships in abroad countries
- Work- study opportunity
The institute organizes many productive career fairs for students at various levels each year.
