International Programmes 2023/2024

Double Degree Programmes in Business Sciences Double Degree Programmes in Business Sciences

University of Bamberg • Bamberg

Degree
There are multiple combinations available depending on the degree choice in Bamberg (MSc "Betriebswirtschaftslehre" / MSc Finance & Accounting) and the choice of the partner institution. The degrees and combinations that are currently available at the partner institutions can be found on the websites of the programmes:
https://www.uni-bamberg.de/dd-bwl/.
In cooperation with
  • Montpellier Business School
  • iaelyon School of Management
  • Università degli Studi di Pavia
  • University of Economics Prague
  • Radboud University Nijmegen
  • Lille Catholic University
  • University of Florence
Teaching language
  • German
  • English
  • French
Languages

Courses in Bamberg are held in German and English. Courses at the guest university are held in English or French.

Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

The application deadline for the Master's programmes is usually around the end of June. Therefore, this deadline is earlier than the deadline for the regular programmes in Bamberg. Please consult the homepage (https://www.uni-bamberg.de/dd-bwl/) for detailed information.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

Meeting the challenges of the future will require managers educated in integrated study programmes which transcend borders. This is why the University of Bamberg and its partner universities offer the opportunity of joint study programmes that take into account the bi-national nature of these studies.

The Master's degree programmes comprise four semesters. Students spend the first two semesters at their home institution and the last two semesters at the host institution. During their stay at the host institution, students remain enrolled at their home institution. The academic credit earned according to the double degree programme is mutually and equivalently accepted by both institutions. At the University of Bamberg, course credit and credit approval are governed by the examination regulations for the respective Master's degree programme. Course credit requirements and approval at the partner universities are regulated by the partner universities examination regulations. To a large extent, students can define an individual degree emphasis by selecting certain areas of focus at all partner universities. Students that are initially admitted in Bamberg may choose from all areas of focus that are part of the respective Master's degree programme.

The details of the programme recognitions and choices/options as well as further details regarding the single programmes are given on our homepage:

International elements
  • Integrated study abroad unit(s)
Integrated study abroad unit(s)

Students spend two semesters at the partner institution. The programme is fully integrated and coordinated with the partner institutions.

Special promotion / funding of the programme
  • ERASMUS+
  • Other (e.g. state level)
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Students whose home institution is Bamberg must pay a regular contribution to the administrative costs at the University of Bamberg (103.80 EUR per semester at present). There are no additional tuition fees during the student's stay at the host institution. A "Semesterticket" for public transport in the city of Bamberg is included (more information here).

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

In addition to regular application materials, applicants must also provide:

  • Statement of motivation in German
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Verification of language proficiency 
  • Certificate of previous academic achievement / university diploma (Verification of university or equivalent degree is required, including all individual marks, in accordance with §28 par. 1 no. 1 of the Examination Regulations for the Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration and Management. Applicants who cannot provide a degree certificate by the deadline should include in their application verification that they have earned a minimum of 150 ECTS points. In this case, it is also necessary to provide a certificate issued by the university from which the student will receive the certificate of graduation, which will contain a fictitiously calculated average final mark, whereby the missing marks from courses not yet completed is assumed to be 4.0.)

Generally, one can apply for one or more degree programmes. One statement of motivation is sufficient if you are applying for more than one programme. One can adapt this statement to your preferred programme or to the application for a double degree programme in general.

A prerequisite for participation in a double degree programme is admission to a degree programme in Bamberg.

One can find the requirements in §26 of the Study and Examination Regulations (in German) for the Master's in "Betriebswirtschaftslehre". More information on eligibility (as well as on the programme curriculum and individual modules) can be found on the examining board website (in German).

One can find the requirements in §26 of the Study and Examination Regulations (in German) for the Master's in Finance and Accounting. More information on eligibility (as well as on the programme curriculum and individual modules) can be found on the examining board website (in German).

Admission to a double degree programme granted by the University of Bamberg is generally provisional pending admission by the partner university. This can only take place during the first year in Bamberg, since it is dependent upon other criteria (advancement of studies, not yet completed language tests, etc.)

After being selected by their home university and receiving the acceptance letter from a partner university, students are admitted to the double degree programme. Admission by a partner university is generally a formality and does not require a separate selection process. Applications to the double degree programme sent directly to a partner university will not be accepted.

Language requirements

All double degrees require a German language level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Dependent on the guest university, the programmes require additional language skills in the foreign language or in English.

Application deadline

The application deadline for the Master's programmes is usually around the end of June. Therefore, this deadline is earlier than the deadline for the regular programmes in Bamberg. Please consult the homepage (https://www.uni-bamberg.de/dd-bwl/) for detailed information.

Submit application to

The application for double degree programmes is included as part of the application for the Master's degree programmes in Business Administration / Finance and Accounting.

Please check the programme website (https://www.uni-bamberg.de/dd-bwl/) for current deadlines and further information about the application process.

Accommodation

Bamberg's housing market has changed considerably in recent years. The demand for private accommodations is quite high, and rent prices continue to increase. The common trend seen in many cities, and particularly in university cities, is now quite apparent in Bamberg, too.

It is thus advisable to begin looking for a flat as early as possible and to be patient, as the process can take quite a while. It also pays to check listings in the local newspaper (Fränkischer Tag), submit an announcement that you are looking for accommodation, or explore the numerous online housing portals.

www.uni-bamberg.de/en/studies/living-studying/living-in-bamberg/

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Accompanying programme
  • Specialist counselling

University of Bamberg

Since the founding of the University of Bamberg in 1647, it is the people who have been its top priority. The close proximity of students and instructors provides for excellent advisory services, personal communication and interdisciplinary studies.

The University of Bamberg, with about 12,000 students, is among Germany's medium-sized universities. The university currently offers roughly 100 programmes at the Bachelor's and Master's level.

The university’s main areas of academic focus lie in the humanities, social sciences, economics, business administration and human sciences. These are rounded out by numerous programmes in application-oriented computer science. The premises of the four faculties are concentrated in three main locations that are easily reached by bicycle or via the local network of bus routes.

One of the University of Bamberg's main strengths is its commitment to a focus on international studies. The university’s International Office maintains exchange programmes with approximately 300 universities in nearly 60 countries worldwide.

There are currently about 1,700 foreign students from 100 countries enrolled at the University of Bamberg. The range of courses offered at the university reflects this focus on international studies. Degree programmes in fields like international business administration and management, European economic studies, or the joint Master’s degree in English and American Studies all require that students spend up to one year studying abroad. Furthermore, international students receive a great deal of support outside the classroom.

In order to help visiting students from around the globe become better integrated and acquainted with daily life, the International Office organises a tandem programme that brings together local and foreign students.

The university's international guests also have the opportunity to participate in an extensive programme of excursions and events meant to present a broader experience of life in Germany, even beyond the city of Bamberg. An international "Stammtisch" provides students with the opportunity to socialise and share experiences.

www.uni-bamberg.de/en/university/profile/

https://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/studies/living-studying/

University location

Located in Northern Bavaria, it is easy to travel to and from Bamberg using many different means of transport. For those travelling by car, the city can be reached from all directions via the A70 and A73 motorways. Bamberg's railway station is also a stop on the ICE line between Munich and Berlin, which means that both cities can be reached without changing trains. Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, is approximately 45 minutes away by train, and its international airport provides flights to destinations worldwide.

www.uni-bamberg.de/en/studies/living-studying/mobility/

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