
City University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Bremen, HSB) charges €0 tuition for its regular public bachelor’s and most consecutive master’s programmes. Students instead pay a mandatory semester contribution of €442.40 (₹48,818) per semester, which covers enrolment services, the AStA student union contribution and the Semesterticket for local public transport.
HSB also offers fee based professional MBA and specialist master’s programmes through its International Graduate Center (IGC). Current published tuition ranges from €9,800 (₹10.70 Lakhs) for the two semester Master of Aeronautical Management to from €17,000 (₹18.56 Lakhs) for the International MBA Double Degree, depending on the selected partner university.
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Using an exchange rate of approximately €1 = ₹109.20, a public master’s at HSB can have significantly lower direct tuition costs than many international study destinations. However, students must separately budget for the semester contribution, accommodation, health insurance, food and other living expenses.
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HSB’s fee structure splits into two paths. Public bachelor’s and master’s programmes charge €0 tuition, with only the €442.40 (₹48,818) semester contribution applying. The IGC Graduate Center’s professional MBA and specialist master’s programmes charge total tuition of €8,500 to €17,900 (₹9.27 to ₹19.53 Lakhs). Every enrolled student pays the semester contribution regardless of path.
HSB’s English-medium undergraduate offering for international students is the B.Eng. in Business Administration and Engineering, seven semesters (3.5 years) including a mandatory year abroad at a partner university.
| Programme | Duration | Tuition | Total Fees Across Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Degree Programme in Business Administration and Engineering B.Eng. | 7 semesters | €0 (₹0) | Applicable semester contribution for each enrolled semester |
HSB offers both tuition free public master’s programmes and fee based professional programmes through its International Graduate Center (IGC). The IGC programmes charge separate tuition fees, while regular public master’s programmes generally do not charge tuition. Students may also need to pay the applicable semester contribution, which is separate from programme tuition.
| Postgraduate Programme | Duration | Total Tuition (EUR) | Total Tuition (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Global Management | 3 semesters | €16,900 | ₹18.45 Lakhs |
| International MBA, Double Degree | 3 semesters | From €17,000, depending on the partner university | From ₹18.56 Lakhs |
| Aeronautical Management M.Eng. | 2 semesters | €9,800 | ₹10.70 Lakhs |
| Management: Digitalization and Transformation M.A. | 3 semesters | €14,900 | ₹16.27 Lakhs |
| Electronics Engineering M.Sc. | 3 or 4 semesters | €0 | ₹0 |
Bremen is one of Germany’s more affordable university cities, typically €720 to €970 per month (₹78,545 to ₹1.06 Lakhs) for a comfortable student lifestyle. The German student visa separately requires proof of at least €11,904 (₹12.99 Lakhs) in a blocked account for the first year of study, released back to you as €992 (₹1.08 Lakhs) per month during study.
| Expense | Monthly (EUR) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (INR) | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (student halls or shared apartment) | €300 to €450 | ₹32,727 to ₹49,091 | ₹3.93 to ₹5.89 Lakhs | Studentenwerk Bremen halls fill fast, secure early |
| Groceries and eating in | €200 to €250 | ₹21,818 to ₹27,273 | ₹2.62 to ₹3.27 Lakhs | Indian ingredients available at Turkish and Asian supermarkets |
| Health Insurance (mandatory, public) | €120 | ₹13,091 | ₹1.57 Lakhs | TK, AOK, or Barmer at student rate |
| Public Transport | €0 | ₹0 | ₹0 | Semesterticket included in the semester contribution |
| Personal, leisure, phone, books | €100 to €150 | ₹10,909 to ₹16,364 | ₹1.31 to ₹1.96 Lakhs | Prepaid mobile plans from €10 per month |
| Total | €720 to €970 | ₹78,545 to ₹1.06 Lakhs | ₹9.43 to ₹12.70 Lakhs | Blocked account of €992 per month sets a comfortable floor |
Source: HSB International Office cost-of-living guidance (hs-bremen.de/en/information-for/international-students/prospective-students/), DAAD study-in-Germany estimates (daad.de), and Numbeo Bremen data (numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Bremen), verified 2026-07.
HSB itself runs a lean scholarship portfolio; most Indian students combine the Deutschlandstipendium (available after enrolment based on academic performance) with a DAAD or Erasmus+ grant and an Indian external award. All scholarships listed here are open to Indian nationals and active for the Winter 2027/28 or Summer 2027 intake.
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility | Where to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschlandstipendium (at HSB) |
€300 per month (₹32,727 per month) for 12 months | Open to enrolled international students on academic performance | Apply through HSB after enrolment, typically autumn each year |
| DAAD Study Scholarship for Foreign Graduates | ~€934 per month (₹1.02 Lakhs per month) plus travel and insurance | Bachelor’s completed, applying for a full master’s in Germany | daad.de, deadlines vary by programme |
| DAAD EPOS (development-related postgraduate) |
Full tuition plus €934 per month living stipend | 2 years professional experience in a relevant sector | daad.de, typically August to November each year |
| Erasmus+ Mobility Grant | €300 to €600 per month (₹32,727 to ₹65,454 per month) | For the B.Eng. mandatory year abroad | HSB International Office, in-programme application |
Source: daad.de scholarship database and hs-bremen.de/en/information-for/international-students/ scholarship guidance, verified 2026-07.
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HSB does not charge a traditional tuition deposit for public programmes; you pay the €442.40 (₹48,818) semester contribution after admission and before enrolment. IGC Graduate Center MBA programmes typically require a first tuition instalment on offer acceptance, which secures your seat and enables the visa file.
Using Wise, Remitly, or a licensed Indian forex remitter for international transfers saves roughly 1.5 to 2.5 percent versus a full-service bank branch, meaningful on the blocked account transfer of €11,904 (₹12.99 Lakhs).
For a Winter 2027/28 start, the single largest saving lever available now is programme choice: a public master’s over an IGC MBA cuts €8,500 to €17,900 (₹9.27 to ₹19.53 Lakhs) of tuition entirely, provided your career goal fits the public programme’s scope.
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For the Winter 2027/28 intake at HSB, your working budget is roughly ₹25 to ₹28 Lakhs for a public master’s or ₹35 to ₹40 Lakhs for an IGC MBA, with the €11,904 (₹12.99 Lakhs) blocked account acting as your own living-cost bank. A DAAD stipend can bring the net cost of a public master’s under ₹15 Lakhs, and even a self-funded path pays back inside two years of German employment.
Ques. Can I work part-time while studying at City University of Applied Sciences?
Ans. Yes. Indian students on the German student visa may work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per calendar year without additional permission. At the current national minimum wage of €12.82 per hour (₹1,398 per hour), a part-time role of 15 to 20 hours per week generates €500 to €700 per month (₹54,545 to ₹76,364 per month) of buffer above your blocked-account draw.
Ques. What is the post-study work visa in Germany after HSB?
Ans. On graduating from HSB, you may apply for an 18-month job seeker residence permit to look for qualified employment matching your degree. Once employed, you transition to a work permit or the EU Blue Card (available at a lower salary threshold for occupations in demand such as engineering, IT, mathematics, and natural sciences), leading to permanent residence after 21 to 33 months of qualifying employment.
Ques. How do I pay tuition at City University of Applied Sciences from India?
Ans. Your first semester contribution or IGC MBA instalment is paid via international bank wire (SWIFT) to HSB’s account, using the details in your admission letter. Once in Germany, subsequent semester payments and utility bills run via SEPA from your German current account. IGC programmes additionally accept credit card payment through the graduatecenter.org portal.
Ques. When is the deadline to pay the semester contribution for Winter 2027/28?
Ans. The €420 (₹45,818) semester contribution is due after admission and before enrolment for the October 2027 start, typically by mid-August 2027 on the schedule set in your admission letter. Initiate the international wire from India at least two weeks before the deadline; interbank transfers can take 5 to 10 working days.
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