International Business

This fully English-taught bachelor's programme combines business administration, intercultural studies, and multiple foreign languages. It includes international experience through study abroad and internships and is designed for global business careers.

Academic requirements

Higher education entrance qualification (i.e. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, high school diploma, secondary education diploma). For applicants without a German university entrance qualification, the first step in applying to the BA International Business is to have your certificates recognised by the Studienkolleg – Center for International Students.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Proficiency in English at least at CEFR B2 is required. The official programme page lists accepted proofs including TOEFL 550 paper / 213 computer / 79 internet, Cambridge CAE minimum C, TOEIC minimum 730, IELTS minimum 6.0, Oxford Test of English minimum 120 with B2 in all modules, a continuous stay of at least one year in an English-speaking country evidenced by studies or employment, or qualifying English-medium school or degree documents.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a higher education entrance qualification such as Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, or a recognised secondary-school diploma.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students.

Semester contribution

159.00 EUR per semester in winter semester 2025/26.

ECTS credits

210 ECTS

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students. Semester contribution: 159.00 EUR per semester in winter semester 2025/26.

Graduates are prepared for international careers in business and management, with opportunities supported by the region's global companies, AI ecosystem, and the faculty's international career network.

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  International Management & Sustainability (MA), full-time

  Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH)

  Weiden in der Oberpfalz · Master of Arts · English

• 2

  European Master's in Business Studies (EMBS)

  University of Kassel

  Kassel · Master of Arts · English

• 3

  International Business & Management – Track: German-Latin American Studies of Business Administration (CALA)

  FH Münster University of Applied Sciences

  Münster · Bachelor of Arts · English, German, Spanish

• 4

  International Business Administration

  Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences

  Zweibrücken · Bachelor of Arts · German (75%) and English (25%)

• 5

  International Business (Bachelor of Science)

  Technische Hochschule Köln (University of Applied Sciences)

  Köln · Bachelor of Science · English