International Finance

For a detailled list of the necessary documents, please check the information provided by our Student Administration Office. Generally the following documents are needed:

Proof of a degree in Business, Business Law, Economics or Management from a German institute of higher education or vocational college or a comparable degree from a foreign institute of higher education.) Proof of having completed a higher education degree or an equivalent qualification pursuant to section 59 (1) LHG in one of the following programs. In the case of bachelor’s degrees with less than 210 ECTS credit points, but no less than 150 ECTS credits points (or 130 ECTS credit points in a degree from Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg), the admissions committee will check if the qualifications set by the admission requirements are met.

Declaration of study motivation, typewritten, max. 2 pages, in German or English language

Evidence of proficiency in English, at least at level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Please note that you have to submit only one of the following:

Test of English as a Foreign Language -TOEFL- with at least 500 points (paper based) or 173 points (computer based) or 61 points (internet based)

International English Language Testing System Academic - IELTS with at least a 5.5 overall band score

Cambridge English: Business Vantage - BEC Vantage

Cambridge English: First – FCE

Cambridge English: Advanced – CAE

Cambridge English: Proficiency – CPE

Advanced Placement International English Language Exam (APIEL) with a minimum rating of 4

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with at least 785 points

Language certificate for B2 level according to the "Common European Framework for Languages"

First degree from a programme conducted completely in the English language

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Curriculum Vitae with personal details, education and work experience (optional)

Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants also need to attach the Original Certificate of the "Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft" (APS) from their country

International applicants who received their former degree abroad have to get it first recognized by the [Studienkolleg Konstanz ](https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/center-for-international-students-konstanz/recognition-of-certificates/procedure). This recognition can be requested throughout the year.