Undergraduate academic requirements
- General higher education entrance qualification (e.g., German Abitur or equivalent)
- International applicants must take a 120-minute EBS online assessment if their diploma is not German-recognized
Learn more about studying Real Estate as an international student.

What EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht says about their program:
Complete your Master's degree in one of the most important and sustainably booming industries. An excellent education and a strong personality are the keys to success in this dynamic environment. This is exactly what we are building on at EBS.
The degree programme comprises four semesters (120 ECTS) and perfectly combines theory and practice: in close cooperation with our corporate partners, you will work on a real-life projects and and be supervised and coached by our faculty members.
Start at the Rheingau
We welcome all new students to the Rheingau Campus in Oestrich-Winkel at the start of their studies. As part of the onboarding programme, you will not only have the opportunity to get to know your fellow students and the university, but will also take part in the renowned EBS Real Estate Congress. This will give you first insights into the real estate industry and enable you to make valuable contacts in this network at an early stage.
Your path and goal in Hamburg
From mid-September, you will move to the vibrant real estate hub of Hamburg. There you will not only find an attractive environment, but also a study programme tailored to the real estate sector with countless contacts in the real estate industry - above all the Real Estate and Leadership (REaL) Foundation with its numerous renowned members.
In the first two semesters, you will gain in-depth, industry-specific knowledge. At the same time, you will deepen your expertise and gain valuable practical experience through an individualised practical project.
You can organise the last two semesters entirely according to your needs: Either through a stay abroad at one of our partner universities (Semester Abroad Track) or through an internship in a company (Practice Track). The last part of the programme is dedicated to your final thesis. With an additional semester abroad in the Semester Abroad Track, you also have the option of obtaining a double degree.
With the Accelerated Track, you have the opportunity to shorten the duration of your studies and complete your Master's degree programme in two semesters (60 ECTS). The prerequisite for this is a Bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS credits or, in the case of a degree with fewer than 240 ECTS credits, corresponding professional experience. Further information can be found in the admission requirements.
During your studies, you will acquire key competences for your future job in Professional Development Workshops and will be prepared for a career as a leadership personality through individual coaching from the EBS Coaching & Leadership Hub. In addition, you will have the opportunity to further develop your international language skills through foreign language courses at the EBS Language Centre.

240 ECTS bachelor’s degree, or 180–210 ECTS bachelor’s degree with 6–12 months of relevant full-time work experience
Undergraduate
90
6.5
60
125
Postgraduate
95
7.0
125
Postgraduate:
550
550 (GMAT equivalent score)
76

From €18,000 per year
From €15,000 per year
Undergraduate: EBS Education Fund (Brain Capital GmbH): Income-based repayment plan available for EU students. Repayment begins only if the graduate earns above €30,000 annually.
Deutsche Bildung:** Up to €30,000 in funding, repaid based on future income. No guarantors or collateral needed.
Deutschlandstipendium: €300/month awarded based on academic performance and engagement. Open to all enrolled students.
Postgraduate: EBS Scholarship: Merit and need-based awards for outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential.
MOMENI Group Foundation Scholarship: Covers full or partial tuition for Master in Real Estate students with financial need and strong academic profiles.
Deutschlandstipendium: Also available to postgraduate students; provides €300/month in joint private and government funding.

| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €1,000 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €750 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €280 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €35 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €20 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €49 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €280 |
| Coffee shop drink | €4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €12 |
| Gym membership | €30 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in Germany, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.