Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

The Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht is a renowned German state funded university. It specialises in practical education in the fields of business, law, administration, engineering and security. HWR Berlin is characterised by its interdisciplinary and international orientation, supported by numerous collaborations with partner universities and companies worldwide.

This subject-specific exchange partner is suitable for students in the following subject area(s) only:  

  • Business

Teaching is available in English.  Students should be able to take a full course load in English at this institution in the fields of Business Administration, Economics and International Business Management.


You can browse courses on the course catalogue.

Course catalogue


Need information about managing your finances while studying at HWR Berlin? Read the Factsheet for useful information on finances to help you plan your student budget.

Fact sheet for exchange students

Visit the DAAD’s finances page for helpful information on living costs, funding opportunities, scholarships, and other financial considerations for international students.

Learn more about finances in Germany


The Studierendenwerk Berlin and Studentendorf Schlachtensee offer a limited number of places in student dorms for about €395–585 a month. They are unable to offer housing to all prospective exchange students due to limited capacity.

HWR places the estimated cost of private accommodation at €500-1000 a month.  

HWR places the estimated cost of living (food, social activities, etc) in Berlin at €450 a month.

Exchange students do not have to pay tuition fees, however to enrol at the HWR Berlin all students have to pay an administrative charge for their “semester ticket/student ID” (approx. € 250–325 per semester). This ticket is mandatory for all students and includes unlimited use of Berlin’s public transportation system.


Visit the Incoming exchange site for further information on application procedures, academics and more.

Incoming exchange students to HWR Berlin


This article was published on