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Master's Programs in Berlin

Browse 107 English-taught Master's programs at universities in Berlin, Germany. Compare requirements, deadlines, and tuition fees.

Berlin is one of Europe’s leading destinations for international Master's students, home to 14 universities and a diverse academic landscape that spans humanities, engineering, life sciences and the arts. Renowned institutions such as Humboldt-Universität, Freie Universität and Technische Universität share the city with specialist schools like Charité and the Universität der Künste, while research institutes (Max Planck, Fraunhofer, Helmholtz) and a strong startup ecosystem create excellent opportunities for collaboration, internships and research-led study. With 107 English-taught Master's programs available, Berlin attracts students who want high-quality programs taught in English alongside a truly international campus experience.

What makes Berlin special is the mix of top-level research and an open, creative urban culture. International students choose Berlin for its breadth of programs, affordable (relative) cost of living compared with other Western capitals, and the chance to live in a multicultural metropolis where academic life blends with thriving arts, music and tech scenes. The city's public transport, major cultural institutions and global companies make it easy to study, socialize and build a professional network.

Universities

~€600/mo

Avg. Student Rent

3770k

Population

Student Life in Berlin

Student culture in Berlin is energetic and varied: expect everything from late-night club culture and underground music venues to student-run theaters, film nights and gallery openings. Universities host many student clubs (AStA groups, subject-specific societies, international student organizations) and regular events such as lectures, workshops and career fairs. Sports are widely available through university sport programs (Hochschulsport) and public clubs (Vereine) offering football, climbing, yoga and rowing on the Spree.

Nightlife and social life are legendary — from world-famous clubs like Berghain and Watergate to cozy bars, multicultural restaurants and seasonal street festivals. Cultural highlights include Museum Island, the Berlinale film festival and numerous independent art spaces. As a student you can expect a flexible social scene where many people meet through courses, language tandems, coworking spaces and meetups for tech, design and entrepreneurship.

Cost of Living in Berlin

Monthly living costs for a student in Berlin vary by neighborhood but are generally lower than many other major Western capitals. Expect a student room in a shared flat (WG) to cost roughly €500–€700 per month on average; prices can be lower on the outskirts and higher in central districts like Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg or Kreuzberg. Groceries and eating out typically run €150–€250 per month. If you don't have a semester ticket, a monthly public transport pass costs around €80–€100, while many universities include a semester ticket in the semester contribution (see key facts). Public student health insurance costs roughly €110–€120 per month for most students. Additional monthly costs (utilities, internet, leisure) commonly add €50–€150 depending on lifestyle.

Berlin MBA (full-time)

€9950

HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

Berlin2 semEnglish

Berlin MBA (part-time)

€5600

HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

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Master's Programs in Berlin

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