Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025(Enrolled 2022)
What Students Say
Likes
- Global Environment
- Using a practical rather than a theoretical approach
- Practical experience as instructors are employed by businesses
Dislikes
- It felt more like a tuition course than a university.
- Fewer classes for the specified course of study
- Two universities on one campus
Course Curriculum
4
- The program was more practical in nature, but it didn’t feel like a true master’s-level curriculum. Each semester included 3 or 4 subjects, with one 3-hour class per subject each week. While the classes were hands-on, the overall curriculum lacked depth. There were around 35–40 students in total, with approximately 40% being Indian.
Admission Experience
- I have received admission from GISMA University of Applied Sciences. I’ve also been shortlisted by the University of Europe for Applied Sciences and Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI). Unfortunately, my application to the University of Hildesheim was rejected due to not meeting their cutoff criteria. any public universities were not giving 1-year courses, so I haven't tried
- As I already hold a master’s degree, I was specifically looking for a specialisation programme. That’s why I chose the 1-year programme, as it allows me to get expertise efficiently. Other colleges I applied to were not offering a similar 1-year specialised course, which influenced my decision.
- Just one request: Please don’t suggest private universities to students. Also, strongly advise them to complete at least the B1 level of German before coming to Germany. It makes life much smoother here, especially in these challenging times.
- I first applied in March 2022 for the September intake. The document verification took around 2 months. Since I had relevant work experience, I wasn’t asked to take any exams. They checked my credits and confirmed my eligibility for the 1-year programme, so I proceeded with it. The university was helpful in preparing all the necessary documents for the visa application.
Faculty
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- In my course, there were around 35–40 students. The faculty-to-student ratio was reasonable, allowing for basic interaction during class hours
- The teaching was more practical than theoretical; the overall curriculum didn’t feel deep or challenging enough for a master’s level. It provided a base but wasn’t entirely sufficient for job readiness. self-study or additional training was necessary.
- In my experience, there was no direct help from faculty when it came to finding jobs through personal networks.
Campus Life
2
- Berlin, Potsdam, Hannover, Hamburg
- Library, canteen, and Wi-Fi-equipped classrooms. There were no dedicated sports facilities or on-campus medical services. The setup is more like a private learning centre with 9 or 10 classrooms rather than a full-fledged university campus.
- There were no formal student organisations or sports teams. Some activities were organised, but overall, the campus life was very basic.
Part Time Jobs
- Very limited. Most students look for off-campus jobs such as working in restaurants, supermarkets, delivery services, or startups. Some students may find work-study or internships.
- Around 12 to 14 euros per hour off-campus jobs
- Legally allowed to work 20 hours per week during the semester
- Not only the on-campus jobs but securing the odd jobs are too difficult currently, especially in big cities like Berlin
- between €12 and €14 per hour in a part-time job. Currently it's very difficult in big cities, as they are international student hubs. reach out to hiring agencies submit necessary documents, sign the contracts and start work
Placement
2
- Based on informal conversations with peers, around 40–50% of the batch found jobs within 6 months.
- 40k to 50k euros for freshers
- Online job portals like linkedin, StepStone, and indeed
- A typical German interview process lasts around 1 to 1.5 months and includes an average of 5 rounds of interviews.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I found my accommodation through a Facebook group. We were a group of 3 people, all from the GISMA.
- We paid 900 euros for the whole apartment among 3 in 2022. Now it's around 450 per person for sharing a room.
- Limited housing options and we were not in Germany so trust was a factor, as all of them were asking for immediate payment.
- So my campus was in Potsdam. so we took an apartment there but most people stay in berlin and commute from Berlin, as the job opportunities are fewer in Potsdam.
Exams
- Documents: CV, experience letter from company. university transcripts, 10th and 12th mark sheets, SOP, and LOR.
- I wasn’t asked to take any exams. Later, from the German consulate, I got mail for the IELTS or TOEFL exams as proof of my English language. The university was helpful in preparing all the necessary documents for the visa application.
Fees
- The course fee was around €12,000. For the admission I first paid €2,000, and then normally it's paid semester-wise. However, in my case, the German consulate required the full fee upfront for visa approval.
- Blocked account (amount you need to deposit to a German bank before your visa): €10,232 in 2022, now approx. €12,000 for living expenses, which will be released monthly after arrival.
Scholarship
- Yes, I got a 5% discount. I don't know about others.
