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Program facts

  • Program type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    11,400 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    October, April

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Program Overview

What SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences says about their program:
"You develop your strategic thinking skills at the interface between innovation management, brand strategy and the management of creative processes. You will not only learn to understand social and technological innovation, but also to think about it holistically and shape it for the future.
To this end you will immerse yourself in methods and theories of corporate and brand management, design thinking, social design, transformation design, system thinking and critical thinking.


You learn user-centred research, focused synthesis and systematic idea development. You will deal with creativity techniques, business models, sustainability and intercultural communication.
Soft skills such as presentation skills and the development of your personal leadership style are specifically promoted through specially designed teaching units. The teaching of methods of scientific work creates the basis for writing a Master's thesis in the fourth semester of the programme."

Admissions requirements

We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT: 87
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5
  • PTE: 59
  • Duolingo: 110
  • TOEIC: 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150)
  • CAE: Grade A, B, or C
  • CPE: Grade A, B, or C
  • Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES). All four skills required

TOEFL Special Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are accepted

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from a native English country
  • UG/PG degree taught in English
  • High school taught in English

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of your passport/ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Further requirements for some programs (e.g. text or work samples, letter of motivation etc.)

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of your passport/ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Further requirements for some programs (e.g. previous degree in certain area etc.)
  • MBA programs 2 years of relevant work experience
  • EMBA program 5 years of relevant experience in management

Fees and funding

Funding

SRH Berlin Scholarships for international students We are committed to bringing our contribution to cultivating a diverse culture, thus paving the way for a successful career for talented, confident young people who will make a difference across a variety of industries. With this in mind, we offer partial scholarships to financially support first-year students of SRH Berlin Bachelor and Master’s programs.

  • Amount: Scholarships cover up to 50% of your first-year tuition fees
  • Requirements: Acceptance letter from SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences. Outstanding motivation. Something that sets you apart such as previous academic performance and/or artistic portfolio where applicable or social and entrepreneurial work samples - depending on the funding and study program you wish to take
  • Deadline: April intake 15th January; October intake 15th July. 2 weeks upon reception of the invitation to apply. Scholarships are granted on an ongoing basis, so make sure to apply as soon as you have received your SRH Berlin study contract

Management programs

Performance Scholarship High-performing students with good grades. Did you have above-average grades in your previous school or university degree? Apply for your favorite SRH Berlin management program and get the opportunity to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount: up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees
  • Requirements: Proof of outstanding school or academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 + a letter of motivation or portfolio presentation to introduce yourself and your outstanding skills.

Entrepreneurship Scholarship Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a great business idea? Tell us about your concept and show us your personality! Apply for your favorite SRH Berlin management program and get the chance to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount: up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees
  • Performance: Proof of good school or academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 + a short conceptual presentation (5 slides) to introduce yourself and your entrepreneurial ideas.

Women for Leadership Scholarship Do you have what it takes to become a great leader? Get the support to achieve your goals! Apply for your favourite SRH Berlin management programme and get the opportunity to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount: up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees
  • Requirements: Proof of good school or academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 + letter of motivation to introduce yourself and the type of leader you dream to be.

Creative programs

Talent Scholarship Do you have exceptional talent in music, art, design, photography or creative writing? Then you might be eligible for our SRH talent scholarship. Show us what you've got.

  • Amount: up to 50% on your first-year tuition fees
  • Requirements: Letter of motivation to introduce yourself and your passion + a minimum of three artistic work samples to describe your artistic style.

Technology programs

Future of Tech Scholarship We are looking for new tech talent! Apply for your favorite technology program, win us over with your skills and projects and get the opportunity to receive a scholarship.

  • Amount: up to 50% of your first-year tuition fees
  • Requirements: Proof of good academic performance and an academic IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 + letter of motivation and a presentation (max. 5 slides) of your Future of Tech project.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from €9,450 to €10,710 per year
  • Graduate tuition: from €11,000 to €13,700 per year

Visa requirements for SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

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.

Germany student visa requirements