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The dynamic German capital is one of the most popular destinations to study for international students, and GISMA Business School now has two campuses within the region.
Berlin is the largest city in the EU, with a thriving business scene offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates. In addition to its rich cultural and political history, it is now becoming famous for its wealth of flourishing start-up tech companies and a growing number of global giants now calling Berlin-Brandenburg home.
Germany is the most popular option for international students looking to study in Europe^ due to its its high-quality education, career opportunities, and 18-month post-study visa, all of which you can experience with GISMA.
As one of only six business schools in Germany with AMBA accreditation, GISMA Business School is based at two campuses in Berlin. GISMA Berlin-Potsdam Campus is our brand-new site, where we will be running our digital and tech focused programmes, opening in May 2021. GISMA Berlin Campus is our location for our business programmes
^According to statistics and data from ICEF monitor.
Explore Berlin
The new campus is located in the heart of Berlin, close to some of the key players in the corporate world including Sony, Deutsche Bahn, the Axel Springer Media Group and Daimler, to name a few.
Student life in Berlin
Of Berlin’s 3.4 million inhabitants, 150,000 are students, of which 15% are from abroad. With a thriving economy, and exceptionally high quality of life score, Germany remains the number 1 choice for International Students in Europe. As a country built on manufacturing, Germany is now expanding its horizons and becoming just as well knows for finance, tech, and innovation – bringing with it a talent pool and exceptional employers. International students are warmly welcomed in Germany, not only due to English being a widely spoken language and diverse population, but because of the popular 18-month post study visa available for non-EU students
Germany’s capital of Berlin has seen a huge resurgence in popularity over the last 30 years, whilst maintaining its cool-status and affordable price tag. The largest city in the EU is now considered the start-up capital of Europe and is also home to some of the largest national and international companies in Germany, making Berlin a popular destination for students looking to live and work in Germany after their studies. However, Berlin is also famous for its freizeit (free-time) options – whether it is an all-night party at a club, exploring historical sights, or relaxing at one of the city’s 43 lakes or 2,500 public parks; Berlin residents have the best options for work and play.
Berlin is found in the northeast of Germany, surrounded entirely by the state of Brandenburg. The city sits 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 and Brandenburg area has a complex and extremely efficient public transport network, which GISMA Business School students receive complimentary access to. Long-distance rail lines connecting Berlin with other major cities (even other countries) and the new international Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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Expenses |
Estimated amount per month |
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Rent |
€500 - €600 |
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Food |
€200 - €300 |
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Books |
€20 - €40 |
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Public transportation |
€75 - €80 |
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Telephone, internet |
€40- €60 |
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Health (health insurance, medication, consultations) |
€45- €55 |
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Other |
€80- €120 |
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Total Cost of Living |
€850 - €1250 |
The bustling city of Berlin is home to plenty of attractions. Some of these include:
Berlin's calendar is full of cultural events and seasonal festivals:
GISMA Berlin-Potsdam Campus
Located in the Brandenburg capital Potsdam, Berlin’s twin city, GISMA Berlin-Potsdam Campus is new for 2021 intakes. The new site in Brandenburg is part of SAP’s Think Campus, where GISMA students are in good company with the innovators, disrupters, and leaders of business.
The beautiful city of Potsdam is home to multiple palaces, parks, grand monuments, and lakes. It offers a more relaxed lifestyle, however being just 24 minutes from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (central station), Potsdam residents get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Discover the campus
GISMA Berlin-Potsdam Campus is a brand-new location for 2021 intakes and is part of SAP’s Think Campus. The campus represents a step-change in Potsdam, which along with SAP has recently become the new site for American car manufacturer Tesla, a clear disrupter of the German industry. With rapid access to the city, the start-up scene that has made Berlin world famous is now starting to develop in the picturesque city. Students at the GIMSA Berlin-Potsdam Campus will be able to make the most of this vast network of companies through various forms of partnerships.
GISMA Berlin-Potsdam Campus is easily accessible by car, bike, or public transport, and students are likely to be able to live much closer to campus, with accommodation prices much cheaper than Berlin.
Follow our social media channels over the first few months of 2021 to see how the GISMA Berlin-Potsdam Campus is developing!
GISMA Berlin
Discover the campus
Our Berlin campus boasts modern facilities and is located in the city centre, with great access to shops, restaurants, nightlife, museums and other attractions.
GISMA Berlin is located in the heart of the city, close to some of the key players in the corporate world including Sony, Deutsche Bahn, the Axel Springer Media Group and Daimler, to name a few.
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
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: