International Cultural and Business Studies

Interdisciplinary programme combining business administration and economics with applied foreign languages, regional cultural studies, and compulsory international practical experience.

Academic requirements

A recognised university entrance qualification (e.g. German 'Abitur' or a foreign equivalent)

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

No separate English score is published. For international applicants to this German-taught programme, German level B2 is required at application and C1/DSH-2 at enrolment.

German requirements

Knowledge of German at level C1 CEFR or higher, evidenced by e.g. the DSH-2 certificate (or equivalent), is required.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a recognised higher education entrance qualification for undergraduate study.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

123.70 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

180

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 123.70 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates work internationally in trade and industry, tourism, banking, insurance, cultural organisations, public administration, and the media sector; the degree also opens access to master's study.

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