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Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences

Schmalkalden

International Business & Economics

Subjects: Business;Economics

B.A. | Bachelor of Arts

⏳  Duration
6 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
170 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
15.01.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.09.

Course description

In the International Business and Economics program, you will spend five semesters studying business administration and economics in Thuringia, all in English. A standout feature of this system-accredited degree is the guaranteed semester abroad at one of our 70+ partner universities across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, or Australia. You can also choose to spend additional semesters abroad. While abroad, you can attend lectures in English or the local language. The program is primarily in English, but some modules can be taken in German. You have the flexibility to tailor your studies, with 110 of the 180 ECTS credits coming from elective courses. These electives often involve working in small groups on practical case studies. Graduates of this competitive program have excellent career prospects, particularly in export-oriented and international companies. Alternatively, you can pursue a master's degree in International Business and Economics, also taught in English and including another semester abroad. Notably, over 80 percent of recent master's students have been international. Outstanding master's graduates may even pursue a cooperative doctorate with our international partner universities. This program offers a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience, preparing you for a successful career in the global business arena.

Program Information

Study Location Schmalkalden
Start Semester Summer, Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Undergraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 6 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 170 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
15.01.
⏱️ Application Start Winter
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.09.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

In addition, applicants whose native language is not English must prove a ToEFL with at least 86 points (internet based) or an IELTS with at least 6.5 points.

Qualification Requirements

You can start the Bachelor's programme "International Business and Economics" with a general higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife), a subject-linked higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife) or a higher education entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife). In addition, applicants whose native language is not English must prove a ToEFL with at least 86 points (internet based) or an IELTS with at least 6.5 points. Normally the admission of non-eu citizens is difficult and usually involves attending the Studienkolleg in Germany. Our faculty established a simplified admission process: You will be provisionally admitted to the study program if you have a university entrance qualification from your country. If you earn 30 credit points in the first two semesters (which is half of the credit points you should normally earn), you will be admitted definitively. In addition, applicants whose native language is not English must prove a ToEFL with at least 86 points (internet based) or an IELTS with at least 6.5 points. Applicants with a degree obtained in China, India or Vietnam must provide an APS certificate.

Document Requirements

In any case, these are all the documents you need to provide when applying at Schmalkalden University for a full degree: Informal cover letter Completed application form IELTS or TOEFL certificate officially notarized photocopy of the higher education entrance qualification (e.g. school leaving certificate) and translation in German or English Copy of birth certificate or identity card passport photo for student ID card if applicable, certificate of exmatriculation (if studying at a previous university)

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
Application directly at the University
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