Student Life

Support services

Academic Support

Personal academic advisor, writing support, and faculty office hours every week.

Student Wellbeing

Confidential counselling, mental health resources, and a dedicated student support officer. Available in English and German.

Careers + Employment

CV clinics, mock interviews, portfolio reviews. Industry events with Berlin’s design and startup community. Internship matching during your studies. 

Library + E-Resources

Print and digital collections, group rooms, 24/7 online access to journals and e-books.

Cost of living

Berlin is cheaper than Paris, Amsterdam, or London. A monthly budget of €900–€1,200 is realistic for most students, including rent.

Working while you study

On a student visa, you can work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year. Berlin International runs regular part-time student assistant jobs — we post openings once you’re enrolled. (🡪 might be important to link to gov website for authenticity)

Getting around

Your semester ticket covers all Berlin public transport across zones A, B, and C — buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and regional trains. Berlin is also one of the most bike-friendly capitals in Europe.

Culture and nightlife

Berlin’s museum landscape is one of the best in the world, and most of it is free or discounted for students. The music scene is legendary and you’ll have no shortage of weekend/nightlife for whatever your interests might be. Gallery openings, design weeks, and fashion events run year-round — a lot of them free.