European Business, B.A.
Bachelor's in European Business at Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, Germany — an English-taught program combining international trade, management, and project leadership with two built-in practical semesters: one exchange semester at a European partner university (destinations include Spain, Latvia, Greece, Poland, and Austria) and one internship semester, both of which can be completed abroad. Specializations span International Management, International Trade, International Project Management, and Sustainability Management, with optional language tracks in Spanish, German, or Czech reflecting the program's trilingual Central European setting.
Programme facts
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
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| Duration | 6 semesters, 180 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Required English | B2 |
| Study mode | Full-Time |
| Start | Winter semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 15.07 |
| Admission | Aptitude assessment: the university evaluates how well your previous education fits the programme |
| Tuition fee | Set by the university for international students — the amount is on the programme's official page |
| Semester contribution | €332.13 per semester |
| Practical semester | Yes, mandatory |
| Campus | Standort Zittau |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
Admission goes through an aptitude assessment: the university checks how well the subjects, credits and grades of your previous education fit the programme. There is no fixed cut-off — the assessment is comparative.
- ✓Students who are drawn to working across national and cultural contexts — not just studying about it, but experiencing it through structured mobility built into the degree.
- ✓Those who want a practical business education with clear international exposure, rather than a purely academic or research-oriented track.
- ✓Applicants who see their future in globally active companies, international organizations, or entrepreneurial ventures with cross-border operations.
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- ✓Students who are comfortable working in English as their primary academic language and are open to picking up additional European languages (Spanish, Czech, or German) alongside their studies.
- ✓Those who appreciate a compact, structured learning path with defined milestones — the program's phased design (foundation → specialization abroad → simulation → internship → thesis) suits students who prefer clarity over open-ended flexibility.
- ✓Applicants from outside the EU who are looking for a European-integrated business degree with real mobility and internship requirements rather than optional add-ons.
- —The program is located in Zittau, a small city in eastern Saxony close to the Czech and Polish borders. The cost of living is low by German standards, but students should be prepared for a quieter, smaller-city environment rather than a metropolitan setting.
- —A mandatory semester abroad at a European partner university is built into the structure — students who are unwilling or unable to relocate internationally for a semester should factor this in before applying.
- —The mandatory internship semester adds real-world value but also requires students to secure a placement; the university environment and network are oriented toward SMEs and regionally active employers, which may differ from the large-company exposure some applicants expect.
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- —Accreditation of the program is listed as currently in preparation — prospective students should verify the current accreditation status before applying, as this can affect degree recognition in some jurisdictions.
- —The program has no numerus clausus and no competitive selection process, which means admission is not grade-competitive — but it also means that the cohort includes a wide range of academic backgrounds, and students should be prepared to take responsibility for their own progress.
How the selection works and how strong the competition is — we go through it against your certificate when we select programmes for you.
Programme selection →About the programme
European Business at Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz is a six-semester, fully English-taught bachelor's program that prepares students to operate across borders in international trade, management, and project leadership. The program is structured around two defining practical pillars: a compulsory exchange semester at one of the university's European partner institutions, and a dedicated internship semester that may be completed abroad.
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The first two semesters build foundational business knowledge in Zittau and Liberec, covering core areas such as economics, accounting, management theory, and international marketing. Language skills are developed alongside academic content — Business English is part of the curriculum, and students can additionally study Spanish, German for foreigners, or Czech, reflecting the program's trilingual regional environment.
In the third semester, students move to a European partner university to pursue a specialization. Available destinations include Spain, Latvia, Greece, Poland, Austria, and other countries, with specialization areas covering International Management, International Trade, International Project Management, Sustainability Management, Business Development, and Intercultural Marketing. This semester is not optional — it is embedded into the degree structure.
The fourth semester returns students to Zittau, where coursework includes a Business Simulation Game — an applied learning exercise in which students manage a virtual company through realistic competitive scenarios. A one-week intensive stay at a partner university is integrated into this semester.
The fifth semester is an internship, which can be done internationally and is designed to bridge academic content with professional practice. The sixth and final semester is devoted to the bachelor's thesis, bringing the academic cycle to a close.
Thematic modules such as International Business Negotiation, Sustainable Project Management, and Global Marketing run through the program, connecting theoretical frameworks with applied, cross-cultural situations. The program's location at the German-Czech-Polish tripoint gives it a naturally international character that extends beyond the curriculum itself.
What you study
Semesters 1–2 — Foundations (Zittau / Liberec)
- Core business disciplines: Foundational coursework in economics, management, accounting, and business theory establishes the academic base for the degree.
- Global Marketing: Introduction to marketing strategy in international contexts — how companies position themselves and communicate across markets.
- Business English: A formal language course developing academic and professional English for business communication, negotiation, and written output.
- Optional languages: Students choose one additional language — Spanish, German for foreigners, or Czech — reflecting the trilingual regional environment of the program's location.
- International Business Negotiation: Introduction to cross-cultural negotiation theory and practice, preparing students for professional interactions across national boundaries.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
Pick programmesCareer
Graduates are qualified for roles in internationally active companies, including both large corporations and small-to-medium enterprises. The program's specialization areas map to career fields such as international trade management, cross-border project coordination, sustainability-focused business roles, marketing for international markets, and business development in European or global contexts. Employers in governmental and non-governmental institutions — particularly those with international mandates — are also within scope. The mandatory internship means graduates enter the job market with documented practical experience.
Cost of study
| Semester contribution | €332.13 |
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Requirements and application
| Previous education | A recognized higher education entrance qualification (such as the German Abitur or its international equivalent) is required. |
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| Language | English B2 — confirmed by a certificate when you apply |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 15.07 |
The procedure and the set of documents depend on your certificate. We check the university's requirements against your documents and give you a list: what to submit, how to certify and translate it, where and when to apply.
Check the requirementsHow to get into this programme
- 1Check your certificate and its recognitionDirect admission, a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — this decides the whole plan.
- 2Documents and translationsCertified translations of the certificate and transcript, an APS if required. 3–4 weeks.
- 3Application via uni-assist until 15.07uni-assist checks documents for 4–6 weeks — send them well before the deadline.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account in parallel.
How to apply
You can submit the application yourself or with our help — the university decides on admission in both cases.
Applications go through the university's portal or uni-assist. Typical mistakes:
- ×incorrectly made certified copies and translations
- ×a wrong set of documents
- ×the application submitted the wrong way
- ×errors or gaps in the application form
- ×the application submitted at the wrong time — too early or too late
An incomplete or incorrectly prepared application is excluded from the selection — it can no longer be corrected after the deadline.
StudyInFocus does not represent the university and does not influence the admission decision. We do not sell study places and do not guarantee admission — this is a service for preparing and submitting documents on the applicant's side.
If your level is not enough yet
The two most common stoppers are a language level below the requirement and a certificate without direct admission. Both can be solved, but they take months — plan them now, not after a rejection.
Questions about this programme
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Don't postpone the application
The deadline is 15.07.2027 (274 days left). Language, translations and the document check take months, not weeks. In 30 minutes we will build a plan backwards from the deadline and tell you honestly whether you can make it.