Gisma University of Applied Sciences

GISMA University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1999 and is recognized for delivering high-quality applied business education in Berlin, Germany. The institution aims to prepare students for success in the global market by offering comprehensive programmes that emphasize global challenges and digital competencies. GISMA provides a range of academic pathways, including Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in fields such as data science and digital business, and is internationally accredited. Located in the heart of Berlin, the university gives students easy access to major attractions such as the historic Brandenburg Gate, the German Museum of Technology, and the Tiergarten park, while also enabling exploration of the city’s rich culture and history through sites like the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin Cathedral, and Museum Island. Berlin additionally offers a wide range of recreational activities, including boat tours on the River Spree, visits to parks and green spaces, cultural and artistic events, international dining, shopping in markets and malls, and music and nightlife events. The university ranks 14th in Germany and 123rd globally, and is distinguished by holding three prestigious accreditations from AMBA, AACSB, and EFMD—credentials held by only about 1% of business schools worldwide. GISMA offers a broad portfolio of programmes spanning business and technology, including Bachelor’s degrees in international business management, data science and artificial intelligence, digital business, computer science, and software engineering, and Master’s programmes such as the Global MBA, international business management, digital marketing, project management, and leadership for digital transformation. The institution also offers an AMBA-accredited MBA in collaboration with international partners such as Grenoble Ecole de Management, University of Law, and Kingston University, with programmes designed to provide practical and interactive learning that balances theoretical and applied aspects to prepare students for global employment. GISMA’s degrees are widely recognized due to its triple accreditation, which is a global benchmark for quality in business education. The university provides extensive educational facilities including IT centres, a library, sports facilities, collaborative study and work spaces, and a language centre, and is supported by a highly qualified academic staff with advanced degrees, aiming to deliver a superior learning experience and help students achieve their goals and career aspirations in the international job market.