Study in Berlin – an international community
With English-taught Master programs, study-abroad options and an International Office, we are a true international university in the heart of Berlin.
International Degree Programs
The bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences supports the mobility of students, lecturers and administrative personnel in order to increase the quality of the study programmes through academic and cultural internationalisation of university education.
Four English-taught Master programs bring students from all over the world to Berlin-Adlershof.
Business Engineering in Digital Transformation (M.Sc.)
Digital business models, AI, agile management. 4 semesters, English.
Strategic Management in Logistics (M.Sc.)
Supply chain strategy, global logistics, sustainability. 4 semesters, part-time, English.
International Technology Transfer Management (M.Sc.)
Technology transfer, IP & innovation management. 4 semesters, part-time, English.
Sustainability & Smart Building Technology (M.Sc.)
sustainable buildings, smart infrastructure, technology, economy & environment. 4 semesters, full-time, English.
Our global Vision
bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences commenced operations in 2007 with a focus on being a strong academic partner for the Berlin and Brandenburg economy. By ensuring each course was carefully designed to meet the demands of local businesses, bbw grew quickly. In just ten years, it has become the largest private university in the region. That growth has been fueled by an unwavering commitment to each of our student's academic development.
bbw's structured blend of practical and theoretical training has seen over 10,000 students entering employment with a skillset that allows then to immediately commence work as academically trained specialists and managerial staff. We are proud of each and every graduate, and continually strive to educate in ways that prepare new graduates for the issues and challenges awaiting them in an increasingly internationalised labour market.
One key way bbw does this is to connect and collaborate on research and academic exchange projects with leading universities around the world. This focus has seen bbw expand its presence beyond the Berlin and Brandenburg region through strategic international partnerships and alliances with intuitions in Asia and Africa - all the while developing closer relationships with partners located within the European Union.
Our international vision is to become a strong academic partner and provider for students and universities seeking the skills for which Germany is renowned. We plan to do this by closely aligning our mission as a provider of quality higher education with the core principles of the EU and Germany's Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GiZ).
This involves:
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Developing project-based learning initiatives in collaboration with partner universities from around the world with, where applicable, the support of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
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To deliver these initiatives in courses via blended learning approaches that directly benefit both students at bbw and those at the partnering university. This includes using live video seminars, hackathons, joint international research and development projects, dual degrees, field trips and workshops with partnering institutes and firms to internationalise the skillsets of all students participating.
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Many of these initiatives will have an engineering and economic focus, these being the core strengths of bbw. Going forward, inclusion, energy and health will play an increasing role as 2020 approaches and beyond.
Our Academic Partners
- Armenian State University of Economics, Armenia
- New Design University in St. Pölten, Austria
- Suzhou Institute of Construction and Communications, China
- Budapest Metropolitan University, Hungary
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
- Universidade Lusófona do Porto, Portugal
- Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania
- ESPRIT University, Tunis, Tunisia
- Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
International Office & Services
The bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences supports the mobility of students, lecturers and administrative personnel in order to increase the quality of the study programmes through academic and cultural internationalisation of university education.
Our International Office supports applicants from over 30 countries with: visa & residence permit, accommodation, orientation week, buddy program, German language courses and career services.
If you require any further assistance, our Student Counseling Service and the International Office are happy to assist you.
International Office
Daniela Wolff
Apply for an international Master
Talk to our International Office or apply directly through our online portal.