Overview

International Business Studies from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) provides you with all essential knowledge for understanding and analyzing the international business environment. The distinct international perspective of the program reflects the growing importance of multinational operations and emphasizes the comparative study of business strategies and policies.

Careers

The curriculum provides graduates with entry into numerous fields of activity in business, for example, in large, international corporations and also in small and medium-sized businesses, which are increasingly seeking to recruit graduates with intercultural competence and international experience. Potential employers encompass private corporations, the public sector, but also supranational institutions and non-profit organizations. The program prepares graduates for the possibility of interesting employment in a variety of industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Business

International Economics

Economic policy

International Politics, Law, and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance International Business View 8 other Bachelors in Finance in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements for application are a higher education entrance certificate equivalent to the German Abitur and sufficient knowledge of the English language (B2, CEFR).

CV (without photo)

school leaving certificate (complete certificate)

German language certificates (regular copy)

If applicable: pre-university year certificate

If applicable: university entrance examination certificate from your home country

If applicable: assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung) for the degree programme in question (certified copy)

if you have completed previous periods of study: complete academic report/transcript of records

if you have completed a previous degree: degree certificate (e.g. Bachelor’s degree, Diplom)

Applicants who have completed previous periods of study in China or Vietnam: APS certificate (original)

Applicants from DSDI/DSDII schools in China: confirmation of identity from the German embassy (original)

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

FAU has no tuition fees, but students must pay a €72 semester contribution to stay enrolled.

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Erlangen

Funding

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