International Business Management (Double Degree, MSc) Marburg University

Courses are held in English (60%) and German (40%).

The course of study is a double degree Master's programme jointly offered by Philipps-Universität Marburg and the INSEEC Grande Ecole. It is a unique Master‘s programme designed for students who want to acquire business expertise with a main focus on international aspects related to France and Germany.

For this purpose, IBM combines an academic focus with hands-on international experience. Students attend one year of lectures at INSEEC and another year of lectures at Philipps-Universität Marburg.

• Unique combination of business administration and business topics with an international focus
• Small class size and regular exchange with teaching staff facilitate successful studies
• Extracurricular activities provide insights and hands-on experience
• Development of intercultural competences through an international class and semesters abroad
• Access to companies in Germany and France
• Access to alumni network in Germany and France

Possible Courses:

• Business Model Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Economics
• Strategic Technology and Innovation Management
• Advanced Management Accounting I: Value-based Management
• Asset Pricing Theory / Capital Market Theory
• Behavioural Finance

Application deadlines can be found at the following link: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/nach-dem-abschluss/masterstudium/masterbewerbung/bewerbungsfristen-master

Students have to undertake a mandatory internship in the second year of their double degree, ideally in the country of the host institution.

No tuition fees

There is a semester fee, which includes the mandatory student union membership (required by state law) and a free travel pass for public transport in the state of Hesse and beyond, as well as access to subsidised accommodation and meals. In the summer semester of 2025, the semester fee amounted to approx. 420 EUR. 
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/finance

Living costs depend on individual lifestyles and on regional prices. The Marburg foreigners' registration office ("Ausländerbehörde") requires international students to prove that they have at least 934 EUR per month at their disposal in order to cover their living costs.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/finance

Academic admission requirements include certification of a degree from a subject-relevant Bachelor's programme in "Economics" or a comparable domestic or foreign qualifying university diploma.

At least 60 credit points (CP) must have been earned in economics subjects in the completed degree programme.

Students must also be able to demonstrate methodological expertise in the form of at least 10 credits in mathematics, statistics, operations research, econometrics, or empirical research in economics.

Certification of skills in the English language at level B2 (https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/admissions/languagerequirements/levelb2) of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe"

Certification of skills in the French language according to language level B1 (https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/admissions/languagerequirements/levelb1) of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe"

Certification of skills in the German language at DSH2 level (https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/admissions/languagerequirements)

Application deadlines can be found at the following link: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/nach-dem-abschluss/masterstudium/masterbewerbung/bewerbungsfristen-master

No

Within certain legal limits, job opportunities are available for international students. Fluent German is required for most jobs. Employment for international students must be approved by the foreigners' registration office. There are hardly any legal restrictions on taking academic assistant jobs at the university.

Further information on job opportunities and university career services: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/work-1

The market situation for accommodation is not easy in Marburg. However, the university assists international students in finding suitable and affordable accommodation. The student services office ("Studierendenwerk Marburg") maintains student residence halls with a total of approx. 2,100 units. Apart from single rooms, there are two- to three-room flats for student families. Only students registered at Marburg University are entitled to a place in a residence hall. The "Konrad Biesalski House", in which handicapped and non-handicapped students live together, offers round-the-clock assistance. A bus service and services such as physiotherapeutic exercises and massage baths are offered. Many students live in private accommodation or shared flats. The supply of flats in the centre of Marburg is limited, especially in the Old Town ("Oberstadt"). The situation on the outskirts of Marburg and in the immediate vicinity is better. There are good bus connections. Experience shows that demand for accommodation is highest at the beginning of each semester (April, October), so you should start looking for accommodation around the end of the previous semester (February, July) if possible.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/housing

Our Career Advisory Service supports students transitioning from their studies to professional life. Each semester, Marburg University offers a wide range of workshops and events on topics such as job applications, career planning, and entering the workforce, which are open to students from all faculties. In one-on-one counselling sessions, some in cooperation with the Employment Agency’s Career Team in Marburg, students receive advice regarding career orientation and career options in Germany. Our staff support students in integrating their strengths, interests, and values in order to actively shape a rewarding career path.

International students at Marburg University can profit from a profound support structure that accompanies them throughout their study journey. Our student orientation portfolio covers orientation programmes, mentoring programmes, workshops, seminars, intercultural training, get-togethers, and leisure activities. Counselling services advise on all aspects of studying and living in Marburg, ranging from peer office hours and housing support services to the general study advisory service.