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Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
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Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen

With roughly 4,500 students, Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society is a medium-sized university integrated in the diverse, higher education landscape of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Standing out for its practical orientation, strength in research as well as its close regional and international links with institutions, partner universities, social organizations and companies, it offers students an excellent springboard for their professional development.

Data from the university's official pages

Facts about the university

Ownership Public, Rhineland-Palatinate
City Ludwigshafen
Founded 1965
Students ≈ 4,287
Programmes 5 programmes · 5 bachelor's
German for enrolment C1
Tuition fee
€0 per semester for international students what it consists of
Tuition fee of the federal state (Rhineland-Palatinate), international students€0
Semester contribution€133.65
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Semester contribution €133.65 per semester
Application Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07

About the university

Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society provides a broad range of Bachelor’s degree programs in the fields of business management, social work and healthcare. Students may also choose to continue their education with a Master’s degree program, either directly after completing their Bachelor’s degree or later in tandem with their work. Currently, students can choose from over 40 degree programs covering a range of study options including full-time, part-time (work-study and dual programs) as well as distance learning. Small groups and specially trained lecturers ensure direct contact between teachers and students and promote the efficient teaching and learning of the required knowledge, methodologies and social skills.

LUBS – Excellence in business management, social work and healthcare

Faculties

The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.

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How to apply

The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.

  1. 1
    Check your school-leaving certificate
    Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
  2. 2
    German C1 and a certificate
    DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
  3. 3
    Application directly to the university
    Bachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
  4. 4
    Admission, visa, moving
    Plan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.

What it costs to study

Tuition fee€0 per semester for international students
Tuition fee of the federal state (Rhineland-Palatinate), international students€0
Semester contribution€133.65

Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

If you don't meet the requirements yet

Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.

Questions about Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society

How much does it cost to study at Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €133.65. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
No — all programmes in our catalogue are taught in German.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

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