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4 semesters
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Free (104 EUR/sem)
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The University of Passau is a renowned institution located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany. It offers a wide range of courses, including the highly esteemed International Economics and Business program. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global economic systems, international trade, and business strategies. The program also includes opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships and study abroad programs. With its strong emphasis on international perspectives and real-world applications, the International Economics and Business course at the University of Passau prepares students for successful careers in the global marketplace.
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What you need to apply for International Economics and Business at University of Passau
English language certificate at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), unless English is your native language or the language of instruction for your prior university or secondary education.
You should also have basic knowledge of German (level A1 CEFR) to help you in your everyday life. If you do not have basic knowledge of German, you will be able to take a free language course either before the start or within the first two semesters of the programme.
What to prepare for your application to International Economics and Business
The completed and signed application form which you printed out in step 1.
A chronological curriculum vitae.
A copy of the identity page of your passport; EU citizens may send a copy of their national identity card instead. Please black out any sensitive information, such as the card numbers etc., but make sure your name, nationality and date of birth are clearly legible.
A certified copy of your relevant first degree certificate and transcripts showing your marks/grades/results; if this is written in a language other than English or German you will additionally need to enclose certified English or German translations of these documents.
Please make sure that your first degree meets the academic entry requirements for this programme.
A certified copy of your university entrance qualification, together with a certified English or German translation, if needed (see above).
A certified copy of an English language certificate at level B2 CEFR (see table of accepted certificates); you do not need to provide a certificate if you can show that you are a native speaker or have completed your prior undergraduate studies or secondary school in English. Please note that you should also have German language skills at level A1 CEFR.
https://www.uni-passau.de/fileadmin/dokumente/studium/inf...
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View university pageYou will need German language skills at level C1 CEFR or higher to study this degree programme, as that is the main language of instruction for this programme.
Student need a good undergraduate degree with at least 35 ECTS credits in economics (gained in subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and/or economic policy) and at least 15 ECTS credits in mathematics and statistics. To illustrate this point: If you are applying on the basis of a three-year undergraduate degree, at least 20% of that degree programme should have consisted of economics modules and 8% of mathematics and statistics modules. Beyond this, there are no specific requirements on the content of your first degree programme.
If you have not yet received your final transcript/student record and certificate at the time of application, you may apply using your Transcript of Records or other preliminary transcript. If you are successful in your application, you should then submit your final transcript and degree certificate by the end of the tenth week of lectures in the first semester.
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Entry requirements For your application to succeed, you need: 1. A first degree (bachelor's degree, Magister, Diplom, state examination or equivalent) in a related subject, earned in a programme of study with a minimum standard length of three years' full-time study. If you do not have your final certificate and transcript at the time or application, you may apply using a preliminary transcript or Transcript of Records which shows your grades/marks achieved to date. 2. An English language certificate at level B2 CEFR, unless English is your native language or the language of instruction for your prior university or secondary education. 3. International applicants whose native language or language of instruction of their prior secondary or tertiary studies is not German additionally require basic knowledge of the German language at level A1 CEFR. If you do not present proof of language proficiency when you start your studies, you can prove the required knowledge of German to the Student Registration Office by the end of the first academic year. For this master’s programme. the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems carries out a selection procedure based on an aptitude test. Starting your studies before completing your prior undergraduate degree You can begin your studies before obtaining your first university degree if you have earned at least 140 ECTS credits in your first degree programme by the start of the first semester on your master's degree programme in Passau. Please submit a transcript of records showing the number of semesters studied, the coursework and ex aminations completed to date and the ECTS credits earned, as well as the provisional final grade. You must provide an English language certificate at level B2 CEFR by the application deadline. You must submit the degree certificate for your prior undergraduate degree to the Student Registration Office by the end of your first year at the University of Passau (no later than 30 September). This deadline stands, even if you take official leave of absence during your studies.
If the evaluation of your submitted documents is positive, you will be invited for an aptitude test consisting of a written exam and an interview. The test can be taken in person or via a video conference.
German Language min A1 Specification: If you do not have this certificate at the time of your application, you can obtain it at the end of your first year of study at the latest.
[Infosheet for the M.Sc. International Economics and Business degree programme](https://www.uni-passau.de/fileadmin/dokumente/studium/inf...)
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