Foundation Programme
at Gisma University, Berlin

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Foundation Programme
at
Gisma University
Overview

Foundation Programme offered at Gisma University of Applied Sciences is a UG course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who want to apply, can take up the course within the duration of 6 months. International students applying at for this course need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course. International students need to submit qualification proofs along with test scores of exams including IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The Gisma University of Applied Sciences tuition fee for Foundation Programme for the first-year international student is Euro 6,562 (INR 726,610). In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs like:

Accommodation costs
Hostel fees
Food
Books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

Duration	6 months
Tuition & Fees	₹6.98 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Foundation Programme

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Highlights
Scholarships

Foundation Programme
at
Gisma University
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a Foundation Programme from Gisma University of Applied Sciences must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in Germany such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by Gisma University of Applied Sciences over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for Foundation Programme is around Euro 6,562 (INR 726,610). For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the Foundation Programme from Gisma University of Applied Sciences, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 6,98,053

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 1,17,016
Transportation	INR 63,827

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Euro = INR 106.37816 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ August 2026

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Foundation Programme
at
Gisma University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

60%
Applicant must have passed class 12th with 60% and 60- 69% Foundation is Mandatory

70% Or Above for COR Option foundation other than that entrance exam (West , South , East , Central India) and 70% Required from applicant appying from North India Impacted Regions are Chandigarh ,Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh ,Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh ,Punjab ,Rajasthan, Uttarakhand ,Uttar Pradesh ,Bhutan and Entrance test is mandatory for Impacted region applicants
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3 year degree accepted

TOEFL

Marks - 60/120
With minimum 8 in Reading, 7 in listening, 16 in speaking and writing 18

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PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned

IELTS

Marks - 6/9
With No less than 5.5 in any component

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Duolingo

Marks - 100/160
Minimum 100 in each component is required and (Duolingo Test Given Before 1st July 2024 Overall 100 , each 100)

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Gisma University of Applied Sciences
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

7 Verified Reviews Info Icon

Student Views (Based on Reviews)

71% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Easy going

Multi-dimensional

Internships4

Part time work4.1

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty3.9

Student Life4.3

Value for money4

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.9

Indian Food3.6

Permanent Immigration3.9

Kushal K

MSc in Data Science, AI & Digital Business - Batch of 2026

4.0

I feel it’s a good university

Tips: Yes, obviously there is a cultural shift, yes, I had got a scholarship I don't remember became because it was last year. I'm satisfied with the university and my course as well it's right now the most trend course and the country fully welcoming international students.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 950

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Business Management - Batch of 2024

3.9

College is good. All private universities are the same, just look out for fee structure.

Tips: Students should know that public universities would be better to join. Also, learn German before arriving. The university is good and the course is nice. No allowance is provided and no cultural shift is needed. You will have to find your own part-time and internship opportunities. For Indians, the food options are limited, but a healthy lifestyle can be achieved here. It's a good experience, and there are many types of restaurants here, including Asian, Indian, Vietnamese, German and Turkish, which offer a variety of foods. I am satisfied with the university and the country.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40000

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024Read more

Nidhi Chettiar Verified Icon

BSc in International Business Management - Batch of 2025

4.0

The university is on the outskirts of Berlin. Good environment for students to focus on studies.

Tips: When you walk down the street, people will often smile at you and say hello or Guten Morgan which is good morning in German. At first, it's a bit shocking, but you get used to it and it feels nice. When you decide you can do it alone you become very strong and sometimes students might feel homesick and it can really make you fragile at times but for all, it's worth it you'll be successful and can bring your parents abroad with you. I applied early and got a 25% scholarship on the fee structure. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the experiences here.

Likes (Part time work): I have 3 days of lecture a week and the rest days I do my part-time job. I think student life balance is pretty good here this year the average payout changed from 12 to 13 euros.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I cook daily Indian authentic meals because even if you go to Indian restaurants you won't get the proper taste like in India. There are a lot of restaurants though people here prefer donors a lot Turkish wrap and it tastes nice. Start learning how to cook and I believe you would want to have some dal and rice when you are abroad.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850

Prepping time for classes8 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in International Business Management - Batch of 2026

5.0

An enriching, fast-paced journey in a global environment.

Tips: Before joining Gisma, students should be ready for a fast-paced, international environment that values time management and adaptability. The cultural shift, especially around punctuality and direct communication, has been enriching. The faculty are very understanding and highly educated and helped us throughout the semester. I'm satisfied with my M.Sc. programme, and Germany's opportunities make the experience worthwhile.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 6500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 144050

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024Read more

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HARI SURYA CHAYANAM Verified Icon

Global MBA - Batch of 2022

4.8

A place to start you sustainable career

Tips: Know about the major differences in the country, difference between Hochschule and Private universities. It is often difficult to mix up between regular private universities which don't offer the best education. Choose only and only universities of applied sciences or hochschule that are a bridge between public and private universities.

Likes (Safety): For an MBA degree finishing the accreditation is important. GISMA is AMBA certified and the fee is quite low than their nearest accredited competition. Finding jobs is quite a challenge in Germany if you don't speak the language so keep fees lower to not have the burden post academics. The ROI is under 5 months for my course.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian food is all germanized, so it is difficult to find authentic food. We need to get it aligned with the chef. I often go to the restaurants that I am aware of and always make my rapport thereby getting the food made as per the desi style. Pakistanis restaurants are way better than regular Indian restaurants.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 824

Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 44487

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2022Read more

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Foundation Programme
at
Gisma University
Highlights

The Foundation Programme will be taught over six months which includes an intensive English module taught over this period.
The structure and content of the programme and its individual modules have been carefully designed to allow students to develop the skills
The mandatory Foundation Program provides complete support to the students getting 60-69% marks, while the students getting 70% and above enjoy the freedom to select between the Foundation route or the fast-track entry through the Entrance Exam - thus making sure that every applicant starts with self-assurance.