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No, the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is not a university. It is a private higher education institution that offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programmes in partnership with accredited universities. BSBI delivers the teaching and student support, while the degrees are officially awarded by its partner universities.

Yes. All degrees awarded at BSBI come from accredited and recognized partner universities. These universities are officially recognized in their respective home countries and are internationally renowned. The current partner universities are:

  • Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO (Italy) – state-recognised and accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.
  • Concordia University Chicago (United States) – fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
  • University of Roehampton London (United Kingdom) – recognised public British University with a strong academic profile.
  • University for the Creative Arts (United Kingdom) – recognised public British University leading institution in art and design.
  • University of Chichester (United Kingdom) – recognised public British University with TEF Gold high teaching quality in business, education, and creative studies.

All BSBI degrees – awarded by these partner universities – are accredited by the respective national education authorities. All our University partners are listed in the Anabin system in Germany with H+. This means that graduates receive qualifications from Universities that meet international standards and are accepted throughout Europe and beyond.

No, BSBI programmes are not accredited by FIBAA. All programmes offered at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) are awarded by its accredited university partners, each of which holds its own degree-awarding powers and official recognition from national education authorities.
These partner universities — including Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO, Concordia University Chicago, the University of Roehampton London, the University for the Creative Arts, and the University of Chichester — are fully recognised institutions in their respective countries and listed as H+ institutions in Germany by Anabin.
This means that while BSBI itself does not hold programme-level FIBAA accreditation, the degrees students receive are internationally recognised and awarded by universities that meet established national and international quality assurance standards.

Admission to a doctoral or PhD programme depends on the specific entry requirements of the university and country where you wish to study. While BSBI’s postgraduate programmes — such as the MA, MSc and MBA — award 90 ECTS credits, eligibility for doctoral-level study (third-cycle qualifications) is determined individually by each institution. Under the Italian higher education framework, a UNINETTUNO master’s degree (classified as a “Master’s Degree of Primo Livello”) does not automatically guarantee direct entry into a doctoral or PhD programme. Typically, applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong academic background equivalent to five years of higher education (combining first and second cycle studies), along with a solid research proposal. Admission decisions are based on merit and the specific criteria of each university. However, many BSBI graduates who have completed master’s degrees awarded by UNINETTUNO have successfully progressed to doctoral studies at recognised universities without difficulty. Additionally, UNINETTUNO now offers its own Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme through BSBI in Berlin, providing a clear academic progression route for students who wish to continue their studies at a doctoral level. Please also note that admission to doctoral programs requires strong GPAs, research proposals, and relevant experience.

For BSBI programmes delivered in partnership with other universities:

  • The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) uses the UK credit system, where bachelor’s degrees typically comprise 360 UK credits (three years) and master’s degrees 180 UK credits (approximately 18 months).
  • Concordia University Chicago (CUC) uses the US credit system. BSBI’s CUC postgraduate programmes — including the MBA and MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship — carry 36 and 30 US credit hours, respectively, over a two-year duration.

Each of these credit frameworks (ECTS, UK credits, and US credit hours) aligns with established international higher education standards, and graduates can generally use them to pursue further studies, subject to the admission criteria of their chosen university or country.

No, according to student contract, it is clear that if a student fails to submit on time or did not successfully pass his or her assignment, we require a resubmission which will incur an admin fee of 100 euros. The cost covers the resubmission of the assignments as well as the marking. Students who have experienced personal circumstances, such illness etc. will not be charged.

The degrees delivered at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) are awarded by its accredited university partners — Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Concordia University Chicago (CUC), the University of Roehampton London, and the University of Chichester.

These partner universities are officially recognised higher education institutions in their respective countries and are listed as H+ institutions in Anabin, the official database managed by the German Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen, ZAB). The H+ status confirms that the institutions are considered equivalent to recognised universities in Germany, meaning their degrees are generally accepted for academic and professional purposes within Germany.

You can verify this recognition by visiting the Anabin database on the website of the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) and searching for each partner university by name.

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) database lists only officially recognised German universities and degree-awarding institutions. As the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is a private higher education institution that delivers programmes in partnership with internationally accredited universities, it is not required to appear as a separate entry on the DAAD website.

Hochschulkompass.de lists recognised German higher education institutions (Hochschulen), which are authorised to award degrees in Germany. The Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is a private higher education institution delivering programmes in partnership with internationally accredited universities, and it does not independently award German degrees. For this reason, BSBI is not listed on hochschulkompass.de.

If you receive an offer to study for one of the programmes in our portfolio, you will be required to pay a deposit upon acceptance of that offer. You will normally receive a deposit invoice within five working days of accepting your conditional offer. Once you receive your deposit invoice, you will need to make the payment within 7 working days. Once we receive your deposit payment, your place will be fully secured. If you have any queries related to paying your deposit, please contact us.

Please contact us directly for any questions regarding the content of the application form, as well as clarification on which documents to submit.

Not initially. However, upon conclusion of the Study Contract, an administrative fee of 150 EUR applies for the application process.

Tuition fees at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) vary depending on the programme and level of study. For detailed information on the fees for a specific programme, please visit the BSBI programmes page on our website.

Yes, you will need to apply for an instalment plan.

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL

Please note that English proficiency requirements can be waived for:

  • Native English speakers;
  • Applicants who completed their education in English (high school diploma or IB);
  • Applicants who completed their undergraduate degree in English in an English-speaking country.

The amount of study time varies depending on your programme and course load. As a general guideline, BSBI recommends dedicating around 40 hours per week to your studies. This includes a combination of face-to-face sessions, online learning, and independent self-study, ensuring you can engage fully with all aspects of your programme.

No. At BSBI, the careers service is included as part of your studies at no additional cost. We provide support to help you develop your career alongside your academic programme, including guidance on job opportunities, internships, CV building, and professional development. For more details, please visit our career services page.

BSBI has partnered with trusted housing platforms—including Spotahome, Erasmusu, HousingAnywhere, Fizz Berlin, Village M, and Uniplaces—to help students find suitable accommodation during their studies in Berlin. Find out more here.

Yes. After graduation, if you would like to extend your residence permit in Germany, you can apply for a job-seeking residence permit. BSBI offers free legal support via its partnership with law firm SERS RECHTSANWALTSGES.mbH (T&Cs apply). Please find more detailed information here

Yes, BSBI offers Free Legal Support in partnership with law firm SERS RECHTSANWALTSGES.mbH. Find here all the information about visa and immigration.

  • You must own a personal laptop with the following hardware configuration: i5 or above processor, and at least 8 GB RAM
  • It must have Microsoft Office installed (any version).

Yes. BSBI hosts a graduation ceremony in Berlin to celebrate the achievements of its students. Check out our recent graduation ceremony HERE.

Our main intakes are February, May and October. This vary depending on the programme, for more info please check our programmes here

Business, Marketing and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Leadership, Logistics, Communication, Project Management, Economics and Tourism and Hospitality, Health Management, Data Analytics, Digitisation, Computer Science, Information Technology Management and Creative Arts among others. Please visit our website HERE.

The orientation is highly valued by students, consistently receiving excellent feedback, helping you get familiar with campus life, connect with the student community, and start your studies feeling prepared and supported

For detailed information about the orientation schedule, please contact the Student Life Team.

Yes. BSBI has partnered with the renowned language school Inlingua to provide hybrid German lessons. While the classes are free of charge, a registration fee of €50 per level applies.

Yes, you can. Students from the EU/EEA have the same working rights as German students, with no restrictions on employment. Non-EU students are permitted to work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year, in accordance with the German Residence Act (§16b AufenthG). BSBI’s Careers Service is also available to support you in finding suitable part-time opportunities during your studies.