Applying for International Business and Economics
- Completed Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics or degree in the fields of business administration, management, and economics of at least 6 semesters from a domestic or foreign university or in an equivalent degree program.
Applicants who have not yet completed their Bachelor's degree can apply with an academic transcript showing the average grade of the courses and examinations completed. If you are admitted, the final degree certificate must be submitted by 15 December at the latest. - Sufficient English language skills
The following proof of English language skills is recognized
| Test | Required level/proof |
|---|---|
| TOEFL Paper and pencil | 550 points |
| TOEFL Computer based | 213 points |
| TOEFL Internet based | 79 points |
| IELTS | 6 |
| UNIcert | II ("good") |
| German university entrance qualification (HZB) | In the higher level (Oberstufe) at least four semesters of English were taken. Average grade (excluding a separate Abitur examination) at least 8 points. |
| Completion of an English-language Bachelor's degree program | Proof of degree certificate or transcript of records |
| English as a native language |
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Proof of English language skills must be submitted before the application deadline and the test result must not be older than two years. We do not accept "institutional" TOEFL tests. We also do not recognize English language skills that are only proven by stays or semesters abroad.
The TOEFL institution code for Hohenheim is 8436.
If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the total number of available university places, a selection will be made according to the following criteria:
- Overall grade of the Bachelor's degree or average grade of all coursework and examinations to date (60%)
- Result of the subject-specific aptitude test (40%)
Detailed information on the assessment of the individual criteria is available in our admission regulations.
Which study aptitude test are accepted:
- GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
- TM-WISO
What is a study aptitude test?
A study aptitude test checks skills that are particularly important for a student’s success in a degree program.
Why is the test a criterion for the Master’s International Business and Economics?
It is an objective tool (all applicants have the same requirements) to see whether the applicant has a good chance to complete the Master's program successfully.
Why should I take an aptitude test?
With the aptitude test, you increase your chance of being admitted to the program. The aptitude test counts for 40% in the selection process.
What test should I submit if I have taken multiple tests?
You may submit the test with the best result. It must be no more than 2 years old, but does not have to be your most recent test result.
Please upload scanned versions of your documents in German or English. If the original document is not in English, we require a scanned version of a certified translation in German or English. The originals of all documents must be presented at the time of enrollment.
The following documents are required:
- Bachelor's degree certificate in the fields of Business Administration and Economics, Management, or Economics or academic transcript of records stating the average grade/points
- Proof of English language skills
- Results of the study aptitude test (optional)
- APS certificate (only for applicants from China, Vietnam, Mongolia, and India)
Yes, that is possible.
You can apply to up to three different programs. Please note, however, that you have to apply for each program separately.
You can apply for higher subject-related semesters twice a year (deadlines are 15 May and 15 January each year).
Please keep in mind, there are only study places for higher subject-related applicants in case the cohort is not full, i.e. there are 65 study places per year. In addition, applicants must have already completed at least 30 ECTS per semester by the application deadline.
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There is no special application deadline for international applicants. The application deadline for all applicants is 15 May for the first semester.
The scores for admission vary from year to year depending on the number of incoming applications.
Unfortunately, the scores cannot be published.
Unfortunately, we do not have the human resource capacity to check any application documents before you officially have applied. If you are interested, please check our admission and selection criteria on our website and apply officially.
The application portal usually opens about four weeks before the application deadline. You can find detailed information here.
No.
You do not need any German language skills, however, a B1 level is highly recommended to master your stay at the university.
All administrative documents such as admission and examination regulations are in German. In addition, you can choose from a larger list of elective modules.
Please upload scanned versions of your documents in either German or English language. In case the original document is not in English, we need a scanned version of a certified translation to either German or English. Originals of all documents have to be shown during enrollment.
Usually, the letters of admission will be sent out by the Admission Office during June/July.