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HWR Berlin: International Business, Public Administration & Legal Studies Guide

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin) is one of Germany's largest public universities of applied sciences, situated across Schöneberg and Lichtenberg campuses, celebrated for dual-study business degrees, public administration, international finance, business law, and security management.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Accredited Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS) in business, economics, law, or social sciences with an above-average grade point average.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Doctoral research conducted via joint doctoral centers (Promotionszentren) and collaborative partnerships with Berlin universities.
Language proficiency
German (C1 / TestDaF 4) for German tracks; IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88 for English-taught Master of International Business programs.
Research statement / Proposal
Statement of motivation explaining academic background and career goals in commercial or public sectors.
Application fee
€75 application processing fee via uni-assist for international applicants.
Required documentation
Bachelor's diploma, official transcripts, APS certificate (if applicable), language test results, resume/CV, and passport copy.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Public undergraduate and consecutive master's degrees charge zero tuition (0 EUR); students pay a statutory semester fee of approximately €315 including the Berlin public transit semester ticket. Continuing executive master's (MBA) tuition ranges from €12,500 to €19,800. Deutschlandstipendium and DAAD scholarships are available.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin):

Prof. Dr. Carsten Baumgarth

Professor of Marketing & Brand Management Lead · B2B Brand Management, Artificial Intelligence in Marketing, Cultural Branding, Sensory Branding

Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby

Professor of International Management & Former President of HWR Berlin · Internationalization Strategy, Higher Education Leadership, Foreign Direct Investment, Global Strategy

Prof. Dr. Birgitta Wolff

President of HWR Berlin & Professor of Economics · Institutional Economics, Human Resource Governance, Higher Education Policy, Labor Economics

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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