Study in Berlin

Berlin itself is found in the northeast of Germany, between two rivers: the Spree and the Havel. Almost a third of the city is made up of green space, with plenty of public parks and gardens available.

The city has a complex and extremely efficient public transport network, with long-distance rail lines connecting Berlin with other major cities (even other countries) and two international airports.

GISMA's Berlin campus is located in the city centre, easily reachable via public transport and with many attractions and places to eat nearby.

GISMA BUSINESS SCHOOL 

• Campus address:
  Dessauer Str. 3-5
  10963 Berlin
  Germany

ARDEN STUDY CENTRE BERLIN

• Campus address:
  University of Applied Sciences Europe 
  Dessauer Str. 3-5
  10963 Berlin
  Germany

Close public transport links include the bus stop Varian-Fry-Straße: 100, 200, M48, M85. The M85 bus goes straight from Berlin Central Station to the campus. The Metrobus M41 stops at the bus stop Abgeordnetenhaus, three minutes walking distance from the campus.

There are also the following underground and overground train stops within six minutes’ walk from the campus:

• S + U Bahnhof Potsdamer Platz (S1, U2)
• S Bahnhof Anhalter Bahnhof (S 1, S2, S25 and S26)

We have estimated the cost of living as a student in Berlin. In this vibrant city, living expenses are generally lower than in other places in Germany. Please note that these are average estimates only – your experiences may vary.

*GISMA created this table for you to have a reference based on our experience and students feedback.

The bustling city of Berlin is home to plenty of attractions. Some of these include:

• The Brandenburg Gate 
  This is one of the most famous landmarks in Germany, and is widely considered to be a symbol of peace and unity for the continent.
• Reichstag
  This historic building was built in 1894 to host the German government, and was fully restored in 1990. The German parliament still meets there today.
• Berlin Wall
  The remains of the Berlin Wall still stand in many places across the city as a reminder of how the capital was once divided and is now united. You can take a tour along where it once stood, or visit the memorial and documentation centre.
• Potsdamer Platz
  This is an important public square which is now one of the busiest traffic intersections in Europe. It also plays host to many events, such as exhibitions and light shows.
• Tiergarten
  The Berlin Tiergarten is the city's most popular park, as well as being one of the biggest city gardens in Germany. It's perfect for long walks in a natural space, and is also home to Berlin Zoo.
• Berlin TV tower (also known as Fernsehturm Berlin)
  Climb to the top of Berlin TV tower for a 360-degree view of Berlin. This is the highest building in the city, offering unique panoramic views and a revolving restaurant too!
• Botanical Gardens
  This botanical garden is home to 22,000 different species of plants, a tropical greenhouse and host to a range of various events.
• Tempelhofer Feld
  This abandoned airfield was historically used in Berlin for military practice and parades. Since 2010, it has been open to the public and is now used for various activities. 
• Berlinale (also known as Berlinale)
  The glamorous Berlin International Film Festival is one of the most popular annual film festivals. Every February, major movie stars and talent from the film industry head to Berlin for a week of film screenings, workshops and lectures.
  

Berlin's calendar is full of cultural events and seasonal festivals:

• Carnival of Cultures
  As the city is extremely multicultural, it celebrates its diversity every year with a carnival over the Whitsun weekend.
• Berlin Marathon
  This 42km race takes place in September, with up to 30,000 people taking part for charity, for fun, or as professional athletes.
• Art Forum Berlin
  Every autumn, artists and art dealers come from all over the world to visit this international fair which showcases the best contemporary art.
• Christmas markets
  Germany's traditional Christmas markets are famous worldwide for their size and variety - and Berlin's Christmas market is one of the most popular.
• Berlin International Film Festival
  This annual festival brings the best of the international film industry to Berlin, showing the latest and greatest of the world's movie talent.