BSc in International Business Mainz University of Applied Sciences

• Courses are held in English (90%) and German (10%).
• During the first three semesters, the courses are held in English.
• In addition, international students take intensive German language courses at the B1/B2 level. By the fourth semester, you will be prepared to complete the required courses in German.

• Traditional business administration topics are covered, e.g. marketing, HRM, supply chain management, accounting. The business planning module revisits many of these topics at the end of the programme and contextually teaches them.
• Subject-specific methodological skills, e.g. mathematics, statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and law
• Scientific skills, e.g. introduction to scientific writing and presentation, scientific writing for the Bachelor's thesis, and the Bachelor's thesis
• Personal and social skills with an international focus, e.g. through (foreign) language modules, modules in English and German, stays abroad, cross-cultural management and teamwork
• Employability through practice-oriented teaching in all modules and the compulsory internship

• Winter semester: The programme starts at the end of September.
• Summer semester: The programme starts mid-March.

EU applicants:
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester

Non-EU applicants:
15 June for the following winter semester
15 December for the following summer semester

BSc in International Business: Study in an international environment, acquire intercultural skills, and form important connections for your career.

Fundamentals of Accounting and Cost Accounting: The foundation of every economic success

The accounting modules provides fundamental knowledge of international accounting. Students learn to understand the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to apply them to practical accounting problems and to analyse their impact on financial statements.

Human Resource Management & Organisation

Students learn about the essential tasks and areas of human resource management and understand how these contribute to the success of a company.

This module teaches fundamental HR concepts such as working time and incentive systems. 

Management: Your guide within the company

In the field of management, you will deal with corporate governance, strategic and international management, business planning, and general business administration.

Cross-Cultural Management

The cross-cultural management module teaches intercultural skills through group work in internationally diverse teams.

Marketing: Focus on the customer

Marketing and market-oriented management play a central role in international business; innovation, digitalisation, brand management, and customer behaviour are the focus of this course.

Materials Management, Logistics & Production: The operational input

This focus highlights modern developments and their influence on operational processes. Practical examples demonstrate links between IT systems, business models, and competitive strategies.

Mathematics & Statistics: Understanding and applying numbers

You will learn to analyse and solve business problems using mathematics and statistics — a key skill for making sound decisions in business practice.

Methodology: The basics of scientific work

The focus is on research techniques, text editing, structured formulation, logical organisation, and correct citation.

Economics: A look at the overall economy

Economics explains economic relationships at the societal level. In addition to empirical analysis of the current state of affairs, it teaches theoretical approaches and how to develop possible solutions to economic challenges.

Introduction to Trade and Tax Law

Students learn the basic concepts of business-relevant private law, the principles of contract law as well as the purpose of contracts.

Business Informatics: Insight into IT and the digital economy

Topics include project management, business & IT, and digital economy. You will acquire essential knowledge of business informatics; these fundamentals are crucial for the effective use of IT solutions in companies.

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This is the first English-language Bachelor's degree programme at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. It explicitly addresses educational backgrounds from other countries.

During the fifth semester, German students complete a mandatory semester abroad, while international students complete an internship in Germany or abroad (24 weeks).

No tuition fees

Approx. 320 EUR per semester

Students requiring a visa for Germany need to prove financial means of currently around 1,030 EUR per month for studying in Mainz.

Higher education entrance qualification, such as:

• General higher education entrance qualification
• Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
• Entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences
• Higher education entrance qualification for vocationally qualified individuals
• Equivalent foreign educational qualifications

English: at least level B2/C1 of the European Reference Framework:

• 6.5 points IELTS
• 92 points TOEFL iBT or 237 TOEFL CBT
• 800 points TOEIC
• Level III UNICERT

German: at least level A2 of the European Reference Framework

• GOETHE or TELC certificate 
• If the university entrance qualification was obtained in Germany, proof is not required.

Additional language: 

• At least level B1 of the European Reference Framework.
• Proof is provided by the university entrance qualification or additional language certificates. Please hand in a certified translated copy (in English or German) of your secondary school diploma (to provide proof of your native language if this was the language of instruction).

The relevant certificates must not be older than two years.

EU applicants:
15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester

Non-EU applicants:
15 June for the following winter semester
15 December for the following summer semester

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Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office ("Studierendenwerk") or on the private market. You will find detailed information about living and studying in Mainz on the website of the "Studierendenwerk": http://www.studierendenwerk-mainz.de.

The application deadline for student residence rooms is 15 July (for the winter semester) and 15 January ( for the summer semester). International applicants who submit their application before this date likely to be guaranteed a place. Students are strongly advised to apply for accommodation to the "Studierendenwerk" before they have received an acceptance letter from Mainz University of Applied Sciences.

• Student halls of residence: Rent for a single room is approx. 400 to 550 EUR per month (depending on the type of accommodation).

Private housing is difficult to arrange from abroad. Information can be found on the internet, e.g. at: https://www.studenten-wg.de. However, we strongly advise international students to apply for accommodation with "Studierendenwerk Mainz".

IYPA: International Young Professionals Academy

The goal of the Academy is to highlight the opportunities that international degree-seeking students and graduates are going to have in the German job market – specifically in the Rhine-Main metropolitan area – as well as to equip students with the necessary skill set that will guarantee a successful start to their professional life.

To ensure this, we offer a free and diverse range of events and courses designed to support you throughout your studies and beyond. From academic workshops to networking opportunities with industry professionals, we help you create a even more competitive job profile and foster meaningful collaborations with your peers and potential employers.

We offer regular live video chats about the BSc in International Business programme, to which all interested students are invited.

We work closely with the international department of the Mainz Student Service ("Studierendenwerk") to make it easier for international students to settle in Mainz and to bring them together with local students.

At the beginning of the programme, we hold an intensive orientation week for all international students.

We offer regular meetings during the semester with the programme director and programme manager to discuss current issues.

Mainz University of Applied Sciences

The University of Applied Sciences in Mainz, Germany, has developed a dynamic research portfolio over many years. The courses are kept up-to-date by a highly qualified staff that maintains strong links with employers, professional institutions, and public and private sector companies. Guest lectures and cutting-edge, work-based projects enrich the curriculum, while continuously evolving research activity underpins teaching and learning. Currently, nearly 3,300 students are enrolled at our School of Business at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, more than 70 professors as well as 115 external lecturers from large companies ensure an excellent balance of theory and practice. Our students are our primary concern and this is why we offer them small study groups and direct links to leading companies situated in the Rhine-Main region. We take pride in our modern campus, which is an inspiring and creative place to study. Students benefit from exceptional computer services, very well-equipped lecture and seminar rooms, vast research possibilities and long opening hours. All this is within easy reach of the centre of Mainz, a vibrant student city, as well as Frankfurt, Europe's financial centre.

University location

Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate – one of the 16 states (Bundesländer) of the Federal Republic of Germany – with 212,000 inhabitants, has an impressive historical past and is more than 2,000 years old. As the centre of the Rhine-Main area, Mainz is well known for its friendliness and cosmopolitan outlook, which is best demonstrated during the carnival season. Mainz is also an important economic base for industry as well as a significant media centre (ZDF, SAT 1 and Südwestfunk radio and television channels are all based in Mainz). Mainz is twinned with Dijon (France), Watford (England), Zagreb (Croatia), Valencia (Spain), Haifa (Israel), Erfurt (Thuringia) and Louisville (Kentucky, USA). The city is situated 27 km from Frankfurt Airport (FFM) and due to its central location in Europe and nearly all European capitals are within one to two hours' flying distance.

The city of Mainz is an extremely attractive place for foreign students and a magnet for countless tourists. It is rich in cultural monuments and offers a variety of cultural events throughout the year, along with many leisure possibilities. Mainz's old town, its inner city, is the pride and joy of the city scene. Broad, roomy squares, lovingly restored half-timbered houses and magnificent baroque churches give the old town its charming, convivial character. With three universities in town, Mainz hosts around 35,000 students. The university campuses are located within the city limits and are easily accessible by public transport.

Mainz has an impressive past. Founded by the Romans 2,000 years ago, Mainz has played a central role in German history. Many Roman relics and the magnificent baroque buildings testify to the importance of the region in the Middle Ages and beyond. The best architects and most talented sculptors created the general character of the city in the 17th century and designed unique palaces for the nobility, as well as new churches. Soon after the Roman era, the central city on the Rhine became the seat of the archbishop. The cathedral has been located at its current site since 975 and its importance for Mainz's history can be seen even today, with the cathedral still dominating the panorama of this capital city of Rhineland-Palatinate. The city's most famous son, Johannes Gutenberg, printed the first bible in 1452. Attentive observers notice very quickly that the city was largely destroyed in February 1945 by air attacks. The subsequent rebuilding of the city is now also part of its history.

One thing above all awaits you in Mainz: change. The job market, real estate market, local economy, and quality of life have improved so much over the past five years that Mainz took first place out of 71 cities in the 2022 Dynamic Ranking.

Mainz also stands out for its variety. In the surrounding areas, you will find picturesque wine-growing regions with bucolic charm; in the heart of the city, you will experience the hustle and bustle of a lively metropolis. Here you will find a mixture of historical and modern, the laid-back ways of Rheinhessen and international flair.

The excellent infrastructure means that you can be in Wiesbaden or Frankfurt in no time at all. Together with Mainz, these cities are part of the thriving Rhine-Main metropolitan region, which is not only ideally located from an economic and geographical point of view, but also in terms of climate – it feels like the sun is almost always shining in Rheinhessen.

MAINZ app

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