International Business Administration, B.A.
Are you interested in business administration and striving for an exciting international career? If so, this degree programme could set you on the perfect path to success. Our cosmopolitan English-speaking learning environment and our strong international focus make us almost unique among German universities. We aim to give you a competitive edge in the job market, equipping you with an extensive grounding that consists of more than just business economics. The sound understanding of economics and economic interrelations combined with tangible practical skills that businesses need, will enable you to assess and respond to the challenges posed by internationalisation.
Programme facts
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
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| Duration | 7 semesters, 210 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Required English | B2 |
| Study mode | Full-Time, Dual Study |
| Start | Winter semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 15.07 |
| Admission | Admission restriction (NC): a competition of school grades |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €365.10 per semester |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
The programme has an admission restriction: the average grade of your certificate, converted to the German scale, decides. The cut-off changes every year — last year's value shows the order of magnitude, not a promise.
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
After having acquired a firm grounding in the fundamentals of business administration, the first semesters will also give you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in subjects like Marketing, Controlling, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management or Corporate Finance and Investment.
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You will get familiar with the basics of economics, mathematics and statistics and explore analytical and methodological instruments that will help you to make excellent use of e.g. market research data. The degree also addresses the legal framework that businesses operate within and provides a detailed understanding of European law.
From day one we will also support you in developing key skills like project management or communication and cooperation to the best of your ability. You will also have the opportunity to optimize your chances by learning a new language. If you have ever considered starting your own business, subjects like “Innovation Management”, “Strategic Management and Business Planning” or “Entrepreneurship and Taxes” will be highly beneficial.
The 4th and 5th semester will then give you the chance to specialize in particular areas by choosing electives like “Strategic Marketing”, “Finance and Accounting” or “Political Economy” according to your own interests and career aspirations.
The 6th semester is focused on the application of your knowledge and will give you the chance to do a practical semester at a company in Germany or abroad. You may also opt for an exciting period of studying abroad to enhance your intercultural expertise. Your studies conclude with a thesis in the 7th and final semester.
Career
With a bachelor's degree in International Business and Social Sciences, you will be highly qualified for a career in international companies as well as in the not-for-profit sector. You will find employment in a wide range of roles from purchasing and distribution to controlling and marketing. Alternatively you can use your skills to start your own business.
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students | €0 |
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| Semester contribution | €365.10 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | A school certificate that gives access to university in Germany — directly or after a Studienkolleg. |
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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.
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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.