GISMA University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university with locations in Potsdam and Berlin. It focuses on English-taught business and management programmes, including Bachelor’s, Master’s and MBA options, with an international student body and industry-linked teaching. The institution originated as a business school initiative in 1999 and later became part of a larger international education group. Study formats are designed to be career-oriented, with a strong emphasis on practical projects, employability, and global perspectives.