Faculty of Economics and Management

International Study Program

The information on this page should answer all of your questions and provide any necessary downloads for completing your application. Please also review the FAQ section before compiling your application. All dates and procedures may be subject to change during the coronavirus crisis.

Important links

Please verify your educational eligibility before submitting your application:

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6017-the-requirements/ 

The educational system in Germany is quite demanding, both academically and personally. For example, German students are required to complete an entrance examination which is administered after 12 years of schooling. The study program for the Bachelor of Science in International Business and Economics is exceptionally scientifically and theoretically oriented (in contrast to a Bachelor of Arts) and requires sufficient knowledge of upper-level mathematics. Therefore, we recommend that you have at least a "good" knowledge and interest in advanced mathematics to be sure to succeed in the study program.

In order to develop the necessary skills, applicants from many countries must complete one or two years of attendance at their home country's universities before they fulfill the German university entry requirements. Additionally, this year of study cannot be recognized by our program.

To demonstrate your English skills, you must provide a valid English test on B2 level with a requiren min. score, like TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent test. Recognized options HERE

Please send your official IELTS score report or the test score along with the verification link issued by your testing center with your application package.
Uni-assist code: 2727.

German language requirements are not requested , but very important. We recommend a min. level of  A2 = ca. 400h of offline classes.

Application

How to apply?

Application intake and advice: http://www.uni-assist.de/standards_en.html
Study program structure, schedules, and rules: Documents Bachelor IBE

The estimated class size of courses in the IBE bachelor’s program is about 60-80 students, with roughly 50% are international students from approximately 35 countries worldwide and 50% German students.

The APPLICATION PERIOD for the winter term will start for international degree holders around April 15th and goes until July 15th at 23:59 sharp. For applicatns with a German degree, not IB diploma, A-Levels,  May 1st until September 15th. Please note that the application date is subject to change therefore, it is important to stay updated and check our homepage on a regular basis. It is highly recommended to apply in April/May in order to secure the visa on time and avoid potential problems.

We strongly advise students to have all their documents completed (certified, etc.) by the beginning of the application process. In doing so, applicants can complete and submit their applications immediately. The application process can take easily 2 months for internationals.

Given the deadline, the review of all international applications will be completed, at the latest, by the end of August. Admission notices will be sent to applicants approximately 6 weeks after it is forwarded to our university by uni-assist via the email + scan. We can assure you, if you are an applicant from a NON-EU country, you may have problems with your visa if you apply just shortly before the deadline ends. German applicants should count on 6 weeks of proceding applications and internationals on 8-10 weeks. In case of questions, problems contact the ISP Office.

Please be patient. We kindly ask that you do not call and/or email for subsequent dates. Instead, check your email account on a regular basis to make sure you do not miss any important information.

Tuition will not be charged, but is instead subsidized by the German government; therefore, the university itself does not offer scholarships.

Each semester, an administrative fee of currently € 277,50 (winter 2024) must be paid by every student at our university. In return, enrolled students receive a semester ticket for Magdeburg’s public transportation and may receive meals in the cafeteria at student rates. 
Information about living, expenses, and study life can be found on the homepage of the International Office or in our FAQ section.

Important dates

Preparation courses in English and SIMP-SON welcome: last week in September
Online enrollment: until September 30th
Registration to language modules (mandatory bachelor's) starts first week of October (needs the completed enrollment status)

Dates can be subject to change.