Berlin, Germany
Overview
Arden University is a UK private university operating a study centre in Berlin. Students earn a UK degree while studying in Germany. All teaching is in English, and the centre runs multiple intakes a year with rolling admissions.
Cost to study at Arden Germany
Master's degree
MBA
Indicative — not yet confirmed with the institution · last checked 2026-08-22 · source · always confirm current figures with us before you budget or apply.
Admission requirements
- Undergraduate: high school qualification equivalent to the German Abitur, roughly 60-70% overall
- Postgraduate: bachelor's degree at UK 2:2 (Second Class Lower) or equivalent
- English: IELTS 6.0 for bachelor's, IELTS 6.5 for master's and MBA, or accepted equivalent
- German proficiency is not required — Arden Berlin teaches in English
- A holding fee of approximately EUR 2,500 secures your place and is deducted from first-year tuition
Indicative — not yet confirmed with the institution · last checked 2026-08-22 · source · always confirm current figures with us before you budget or apply.
Intakes
- July 2026
- September 2026 (main intake, all programmes)
- November 2026
Indicative — not yet confirmed with the institution · last checked 2026-08-22 · source · always confirm current figures with us before you budget or apply.
Student visa for Germany
- Arden Berlin does not require the APS certificate for admission, but Indian students still need APS for the German student visa itself.
- A blocked account (Sperrkonto) of EUR 11,904 is required as proof of funds, from which you may withdraw about EUR 992 per month.
- German student visa holders may work 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
- Because the award is a UK degree earned in Germany, confirm which post-study work route you qualify for before applying.
Full guide: Study in Germany for Indian students
Accreditation
- UK degree-awarding powers via Arden University
- Regulated by the UK Office for Students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arden University Berlin a German or UK degree?
You earn a UK degree from Arden University while studying at its Berlin study centre. This matters for post-study work: the UK Graduate Route generally requires study in the UK, so confirm your options for staying in Germany after graduating before you apply.
Do I need an APS certificate for Arden Berlin?
Arden Berlin does not ask for APS as part of its own admission process, but the German embassy requires APS from Indian students for the student visa. You cannot skip it. Apply at least four months before you plan to travel.
How much is the blocked account for Germany?
The current requirement is EUR 11,904 for a year, held in a blocked account with a provider such as Fintiba, Coracle or Deutsche Bank. You can withdraw roughly EUR 992 a month. Submitting the older EUR 10,332 figure leads to rejection.