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How much does Digital Business University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
DBU is a private university and charges tuition for its English-taught programmes, which run full-time on campus in Berlin. A Bachelor's costs 22,670 EUR over 36 months and a Master's 18,830 EUR over 24 months, paid in yearly instalments. Both totals include a one-off registration fee of 150 EUR and an exam fee of 500 EUR. There is no separate rate for non-EU students, and extensions of study are free.
DBU charges no semester contribution.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (B.Sc.), 36 months, English on campus | 22,670 EUR in total (year 1: 9,540 EUR; years 2 and 3: 6,240 EUR each) |
| Master's (M.Sc.), 24 months, English on campus | 18,830 EUR in total (year 1: 10,740 EUR; year 2: 7,440 EUR) |
| Registration and exam fees | Included in the totals (150 EUR + 500 EUR) |
Tuition as published on DBU's tuition page (2026). DBU's German-language programmes are mostly online and priced separately per month; they are not suitable for a student visa.
Tuition fees come on top of the proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (B.Sc.), English | Summer (1 April) / Winter (1 October) | No fixed deadline |
| Master's (M.Sc.), English | Summer (1 April) / Winter (1 October) | No fixed deadline |
DBU does not publish fixed application deadlines. You apply directly through the International Office online form, not through uni-assist, and DBU says it usually decides within about a week. Visa preparation starts once you have signed the study contract. If you need a visa, apply three to four months before the intake so there is time for your visa appointment.
How many programmes are taught in English?
DBU offers 4 degree programmes taught in English, all full-time on its Berlin campus: Data Science and Management (B.Sc.), Digital Business Management (B.Sc.), Cybersecurity and AI Defense (M.Sc.), and Applied Data Science and AI (M.Sc.). Only this English on-campus track is suitable for a student visa; DBU's German-language programmes are taught mostly online.
About Digital Business University of Applied Sciences
Digital Business University of Applied Sciences (DBU) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Berlin, founded in 2018, with 282 students. Part of the Kienbaum group, it focuses on digital business, data science, AI and cybersecurity. Its campus is at Oranienstraße 185 in Berlin-Kreuzberg.