- Start in Tunis, finish in Germany1 to 2 years in Germany built into your degree
- No Studienkolleg neededYour degree starts right after high school or your bachelor's
- German from zero to B1 or B2Taught alongside your studies, no prior German needed
- Up to two diplomasA German or German-standard degree, plus a Tunisian one
Study in Germany with GBS
The smart way to study in Germany
Start your degree in Tunis, finish it in Germany, and graduate ready to work there.
Germany is one of the best places in the world to study and build a career, but getting there directly after high school is hard. Many students spend a year in a Studienkolleg, must already speak German, and pay German living costs from day one, before earning a single credit.
The German Business School offers another route. You begin a bachelor, a master or an engineering degree in Tunis, built to German academic standards. You learn German alongside your courses, from zero to B1 or B2, and then you move to Germany as part of your programme, to study at a partner university and do an internship in a German company.
Every semester counts towards your degree. You stay close to your family for the first years, at a fraction of the cost, and you arrive in Germany with the language, the credits and the support you need.
Studies in Germany in numbers
3
ways to Germany: Bachelor, Master or Engineering degree, in business or IT
1–2 years
in Germany, built into your programme
Zero
German needed to start: you reach B1 or B2 with us
Your pathway
Bachelor, Master or Engineering in Germany
Three programmes, one principle: the first part in Tunis, the final part in Germany.
2+2 or 3+1
After high school
Bachelor in Germany
Two bachelor's programmes to choose from, in business or in computer science.
Business · BBA
- 3+1: three years in Tunis (FIBAA-accredited, in English, specialisation in Marketing, Management or Finance), then a semester of study and a semester-long internship in Germany
- 2+2: two years in Tunis, then the last two years at a partner university in Germany, with a specialisation of your choice:International ManagementDigital MarketingFinanceBusiness PsychologyCreative Industries ManagementSupply Chain ManagementHealthcare ManagementSports Management
- Diplomas: GBS Bachelor + the German partner university's state degree (2+2) or the UIT Licence (3+1)
Apply for the BBA →
Computer Science · B.Sc.
- Taught in French and English, with German alongside your studies
- 2+2: two years of software engineering in Tunis, then the last two years at a partner university in Germany, in:Computer ScienceApplied AIWeb Development
- 3+1: three years in Tunis, then your final year in Germany
- Diplomas: B.Sc. from the German partner university (2+2) or the UIT Licence (3+1)
Apply for the B.Sc. →
3+2 semesters
After a bachelor's degree
Master in Germany
Masters in business or in IT, all on the same path: 1.5 years in Tunis with German up to B1 or B2, then 1 year in Germany, with a semester at a partner university followed by an internship and your master thesis.
Business · M.Sc.
- FIBAA-accredited, taught in English, with SAP certification
- Tracks:International ManagementFinanceHR Management
- Diplomas: M.Sc. from GBS + Tunisian professional master's degree from UIT
Apply for the M.Sc. →
IT · Master's degree
- Taught in French and English
- Programmes:Information Systems EngineeringCybersecurity
- Diploma: UIT master's degree
Apply for Information Systems →
Apply for Cybersecurity →
2+1
After a bachelor's or preparatory classes
Engineering in Germany
The engineering degree in Software Engineering & AI (Génie Logiciel), taught in French or English, with German alongside your studies.
- 2 years in Tunis: engineering cycle with tracks in Full Stack & DevOps, ERP/SAP, Data Science & AI or IoT
- 1 year in Germany: at a partner university, to complete a German Master of Science
- Diplomas: Tunisian state engineering diploma (UIT) + M.Sc. from the German partner university
Apply for Engineering →
Studienkolleg
Do I need a Studienkolleg to study in Germany?
Not with GBS. Depending on their school-leaving certificate, many international students must first complete a Studienkolleg, a one-year foundation course, and pass the Feststellungsprüfung before a German university admits them to a bachelor's programme. Admission to a Studienkolleg itself usually requires German at B1 level or higher.
With GBS, there is no foundation year: you start your degree directly in Tunis, every semester earns ECTS credits, and you move to Germany during your degree.
| GBS route: start in Tunis | Direct route via a Studienkolleg |
|---|
| First year | First year of your degree, with ECTS credits | Foundation year, no university credits |
| German | No German needed to start: B1 or B2 reached during your studies | Usually B1 or higher required for the entrance exam |
| Language of study | English (BBA, M.Sc.), French and English (computer science, IT masters), French or English (engineering) | Mostly German |
| Living costs | Tunisian costs for the first years, close to your family | German costs and a blocked account from day one |
| Admission | Mobility to a partner university organised within your programme | Entrance exam, then a separate university application |
| Support | Visa assistance, housing support and access to our company network for your internship in Germany | Mostly on your own |
| Diplomas | Up to two: a German or German-standard degree + a Tunisian degree | One, after the full degree in Germany |
Admission rules in Germany depend on your diploma, your grades and the university. Our admissions team reviews your profile individually.
Which path is for you?
Find your route to Germany
Finishing high school?Bachelor in GermanyBusiness: the BBA in 2+2 or 3+1, open to all high school streams. Computer science: the B.Sc. in 2+2 (Computer Science, Applied AI or Web Development) or 3+1. Apply for the BBA → Apply for the B.Sc. →
Bachelor's or preparatory classes?Engineering in GermanyJoin the Software Engineering & AI cycle: two years in Tunis, one year in Germany. Apply for Engineering →
Getting ready for Germany
We prepare you, and we go with you
German from zero to B1 or B2
German courses run alongside your studies from the first semester. You reach B1 or B2, the level German companies expect for an internship, before you leave. Your courses stay in English or French.
Visa, housing and company network
Our team assists you with your student visa, supports you in finding accommodation and shares its network of partner companies to help you land your internship in Germany. We prepare your move to the partner university with you, step by step.
For parents
Your child spends the first years in Tunis, close to home, at Tunisian costs, in a supervised academic setting. The move to Germany comes later, when they are ready: with the language, the credits and a clear framework.
Students from Africa
International students from across Africa are welcome. Apply online, interview by video, and our admissions team guides you through your visa for Tunisia, then for Germany.
Admission
Who can apply
Requirements
- BBA: high school diploma, all streams (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, bac…) or equivalent; English level B2
- B.Sc. in computer science: high school diploma (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, bac…) or equivalent; admission on application
- Master of Science: bachelor's degree in science or management; other profiles on application
- Information Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity: bachelor's degree in computer science or a scientific field; other profiles on application
- Engineering: preparatory classes or a bachelor's degree in computer science or a scientific field
- No prior German required: you start from zero
- Online application and interview, in person or online
Intake & support
- Main intake in October, February possible in some cases
- Tuition and payment plans on request
- Partial merit-based scholarship opportunities
- Visa assistance, housing support and access to our company network for your internship in Germany
- Advice in English, French, German or Arabic
FAQ
Studying in Germany: your questions, answered
Can I study in Germany straight after high school?
Yes. With the GBS Bachelor in business (BBA) or the B.Sc. in computer science, you start right after high school in Tunis and complete your studies in Germany: the last two years in the 2+2 format, or the final year in the 3+1 format (BBA). You do not need to go through a Studienkolleg first.
Do I need a Studienkolleg?
No. GBS is not a Studienkolleg: it is an alternative to it. Instead of a foundation year with no university credits, you begin your degree directly, and every semester counts towards your diploma.
Do I need to speak German?
No. You can start from zero. German courses run alongside your studies, with B1 or B2 as the target before you leave for Germany. Your courses are taught in English (BBA, M.Sc.) or in French and English (computer science, IT masters) or in French or English (engineering).
Which diplomas will I receive?
BBA: the GBS Bachelor plus the German partner university's state degree (2+2) or the UIT Licence (3+1). Computer science: the B.Sc. from the German partner university (2+2) or the UIT Licence (3+1). Master of Science: the FIBAA-accredited M.Sc. from GBS plus a Tunisian professional master's degree from UIT. Information Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity: the UIT master's degree. Engineering: the Tunisian state engineering diploma from UIT plus an M.Sc. from the German partner university.
Which bachelor specialisations can I choose in Germany?
In the 2+2 format, you choose your specialisation for your two years in Germany. In business: International Management, Digital Marketing, Finance, Business Psychology, Creative Industries Management, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Management or Sports Management. In computer science: Computer Science, Applied AI or Web Development. In the 3+1 BBA, you specialise in Tunis in Marketing, Management or Finance.
Can I do a Master in Germany after my bachelor's?
Yes. The GBS M.Sc. in business, and the masters in Information Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity, start in Tunis with three semesters, then continue with a semester at a partner university in Germany and a semester of internship and master thesis in a German company.
Can I work in Germany after graduating?
Your programme includes an internship in Germany, which is often the first step towards a job there. After your German M.Sc., you can apply for a job-seeker visa to look for work in Germany.
Which German universities are your partners?
GBS works with state-recognised universities in Germany. The partner university depends on your programme and profile, and our admissions team presents the options to you during your admissions call.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the programme and on the years spent in Germany. The first years in Tunis cost far less than living in Germany from day one. Ask our admissions team for the full fee sheet, payment plans and partial merit-based scholarship opportunities.
I am a student from Africa. Can I apply?
Yes. Apply online and interview by video. Our team helps you with your visa and accommodation in Tunis, and later with your move to Germany.
When does the programme start?
The main intake is in October. A February intake is possible in some cases. Ask our admissions team.
