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How much does Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences, so every degree programme charges tuition. Fees are set per programme and are higher for non-EU students than for EU students: for the current intakes, non-EU students pay 4,190 to 4,640 EUR per semester at Bachelor's level and 5,550 to 6,550 EUR per semester at Master's and MBA level, plus a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of 750 EUR (EU applicants pay 300 EUR).
The university does not publish a separate semester contribution. The only other fixed per-semester charge is a transportation ticket of 226.80 EUR. Applications go directly to the university, not through uni-assist, and no application fee is published.
| Item | Cost for non-EU students |
|---|---|
| BA Business Administration | 4,190 EUR per semester |
| BA Architecture and Design programmes | 4,640 EUR per semester |
| MA Design (2-year) and MBA (2-year) | 5,550 EUR per semester |
| MA Design (1-year), MA Architecture & Spatial Practices and MBA (1-year) | 6,550 EUR per semester (the MBA page states 6,500 EUR for the 1-year MBA; confirm with admissions) |
| Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable) | 750 EUR |
| Application fee | None published |
| Transportation ticket | 226.80 EUR per semester |
Fees may vary by academic year; confirm them with Whitecliffe admissions before you apply. For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | October | No fixed deadline |
| Master's (MA) | October | No fixed deadline |
| MBA | March and October | No fixed deadline |
Whitecliffe publishes no application deadline for EU or non-EU applicants; admission is rolling and there is no restricted-admission procedure. If you need a visa, apply early so there is enough time for your visa appointment, and confirm the latest possible application date with admissions. Late arrivals are only accepted for a few weeks after the semester starts; after that, you are moved to the next intake. You need proof of English (B2 or higher for the MBA; check the programme page for other programmes); German is not required.
How many programmes are taught in English?
9 English-taught degree programmes; all of Whitecliffe's degree programmes are taught in English:
- Architecture (Bachelor's)
- Graphic Design & Visual Communication (Bachelor's)
- Interior Architecture/Interior Design (Bachelor's)
- Business Administration, International Management & Marketing (Bachelor's)
- Business Administration, Data Science & Business (Bachelor's)
- Interior Architecture/Interior Design (Master's, 2 years)
- Interior Design (Master's, 1 year)
- Architecture & Spatial Practices (Master's)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA, 1 or 2 years)
About Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Berlin. It was founded in 2014 as BAU International Berlin, later became Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, and took its current name after its acquisition by Whitecliffe Global in 2026. It had 512 students in summer semester 2025, most of them international.
Its campus is at Salzufer in Berlin-Charlottenburg, and its programmes in architecture, interior design, graphic design and business administration are all taught in English.
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