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Tuition Fees for Your Studies at BU

Find out here about the costs of your studies at Brand University in Hamburg and how you can finance them.

from

495 €

per month

Your education is the best investment in a successful future. In addition to the exciting academic challenges and career preparation, it’s important to understand the financial aspects of your studies. We provide a transparent and comprehensive overview of the costs of our on-campus programmes.

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Bachelor and Master programmes in Hamburg

Tuition Fees

As a state-recognised university in private sponsorship, the Brand University of Applied Sciences is financed exclusively by tuition fees.

As a leading state-recognised, privately owned university, the Brand University of Applied Sciences is financed exclusively through course fees.

Course fees for students from Germany and the EU:
495,- Euro per month
890,- Euro one-off matriculation fee,
200,- Euro one-off examination fee.
Total costs: 18.910,- Euro

Course fees for students from countries outside the EU:
890,- Euro per month,
2.300,- Euro one-off matriculation fee,
200,- Euro one-off examination fee.
Total costs: 34.540,- Euro

Exceptions may be made for students who already have long-term residence permits for the EU.

As a leading state-recognised, privately owned university, Brand University of Applied Sciences is financed exclusively through course fees.

Course fees for students from Germany and the EU:
495,- Euro per month
890,- Euro one-off matriculation fee,
200,- Euro one-off examination fee.
Total costs: 18.910,- Euro

Course fees for students from countries outside the EU:
890,- Euro per month,
2.300,- Euro one-off matriculation fee,
200,- Euro one-off examination fee.
Total costs: 34.540,- Euro

Exceptions may be made for students who already have long-term residence permits for the EU.

As a leading state-recognised, privately owned university, Brand University of Applied Sciences is financed exclusively through course fees.

Tuition fees for students from Germany and the EU:

  • 745,- Euro per month

  • 890,- Euro one-time enrollment fee

  • 200,- Euro one-time examination fee

  • Total fees: 14.500,- Euro

Tuition fees for students from countries outside the EU:

  • 1.140,- Euro per month

  • 1.150,- Euro one-time enrollment fee and examination fee

  • Total fees: 21.670,- Euro

Exceptions may be made for students who already have long-term residence permits for the EU.

Financing

  • It can be a good idea to get in touch with the  Counselling Centre-for-study-financing in order to inform yourself about possible options to finance your studies. You can find more information here.

  • You can obtain funding according to the Federal Law on Support in Education (BAföG).

  • In addition, students of Brand University of Applied Sciences can receive financial support from foundations or financial institutions in Hamburg and beyond.

  • At the federal level the Reconstruction Loan Corporation (KfW) offers the “KfW Student Loan”.

Visa

Whether you need an entry visa for Germany or not depends on your country of origin. Please follow the link to check the requirements that apply to you.

If you need a student visa, please contact the German embassy in your home country in order to apply (find embassy near you).

Your visa will be valid for three months. Within this time frame, you have to convert your visa into a residence permit. Please note that a three months tourist visa cannot be converted into a residency permit for the purpose of studying.

It may take several months for a visa to be issued. Please make sure to check the visa processing times in your home country.
In any event, it is important to apply for a visa as soon as you have received your letter of admission from Brand University of Applied Sciences.

Banking and proof of finance

A student visa requires proof of financing. More specifically, you must provide proof that you have at least 11.208 Euro to live and study in Germany for a year. The money must be deposited in a blocked account at a reputable financial institution

Payment options

01
Monthly fees

Would you prefer to pay smaller amounts? Then monthly financing is the perfect option for you.

02
Per semester

This is the standard payment method. For the Bachelor’s programme, payments are made in 6 instalments, and for the Master’s programme in 3 instalments. You also benefit from a 2% discount.

03
One-time payment

If you pay the full amount at the start of your studies, we offer a 4% discount. This option is also beneficial if you wish to deduct the fees for tax purposes.

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With us, you will benefit from interdisciplinary teaching with practical relevance and an international focus - thanks to strong partners from Asia. Your studies combine Western and Eastern branding philosophies in a unique way.

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Personal study advice

Do you have any questions? We will be happy to advise you: whether it's about choosing your degree programme, the application process, admission requirements or your financing options.

Luis Bolbrügge

+49 40 380 893 56 24 luis.bolbruegge@brand-university.de Write us on WhatsApp!
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