Overview

This programme will prepare you for studying business at degree level. Depending on your academic background and English language proficiency, you can choose from a 30-week Standard Foundation, 40-week Extended Foundation or 10-week English Foundation.

Upon successful completion, you can progress to one of the following undergraduate degrees:

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Business Analytics
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Media
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship

This programme provides the academic foundation and transferable skills needed to begin your journey towards a wide range of careers in the global business sector.

Accreditation

The programme is approved by Lancaster University and delivered with a robust academic quality framework. Regular review of teaching, assessment and student outcomes assures a high-quality learning experience and effective preparation for undergraduate study.

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Programme Structure

During the 30- and 40-week programmes, you will be introduced to core business disciplines, including:

Academic English and Skills
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Principles of Accounting and Finance
Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business

The 10-week programme will focus exclusively on developing your English language skills.

Modules are spread evenly across your chosen duration.

Audience

This programme is ideal for students who:

Do not meet Lancaster University Leipzig’s bachelor’s degree entry requirements
Completed a school curriculum that is incompatible with bachelor’s degree entry
Require extra preparation to master the academic demands of undergraduate study

Lecturers

Ahmed Abdulbari Al-Absi, Programme Lead

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

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More details

30-week Foundation start: Oct/Jan. 40-week Foundation start: Oct. Admissions open until Welcome Week. Hybrid start is possible for visa delays.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leipzig, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Business Intelligence International Business View 186 other preparation in International Business in Germany

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Academic requirements

Please refer to our country specific entry requirements, as it depends on the studied national curriculum.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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67

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42

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Academic Requirements:

5x GCSE subjects at grade A-C/9-4 including Mathematics (where required) and English

International Baccalaureate Academic Requirements:

Diploma – at least 26 points overall (with at least 4 in SL Mathematics AA/AI, where required)
Certificate – at least 3 HL subjects at grade 4 each (including Mathematics, where required)

We accept a wide range of national qualifications, and you can check specific entry requirements on our website: www.lancasterleipzig.de/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements

Work experience

None

Technological requirements

Laptop

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18500 EUR / year

≈ 18500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

11100 EUR / year

≈ 11100 EUR / year

Additional Details

40-week Foundation: 14,800 Euro (EU/EEA), 22,500 Euro (non-EU/EEA). UK passport holders pay EU fees.

Living costs

Leipzig

Germany

720 - 1047 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We offer a range of scholarships. For the latest information, please visit our website: www.lancasterleipzig.de/study/undergraduate/scholarships

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Programme Structure

Audience

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Technological requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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