B.A. German 6 Semesters

Betriebswirtschaft

FHDW Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft Bielefeld, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2027

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Paderborn, Bielefeld, Bergisch Gladbach, Mettmann, Marburg

Intakes per Year

IELTS

IELTS Academic Band 6.5 or higher, required specifically for the English-taught Bachelor's...

German Requirement

For the English-taught Bachelor's programme (IBDM): German B1, evidenced by Goethe-Zertifi...

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FHDW Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: Private FH; fees vary by programme and study model - request info via fhdw.de

Non-EU / International

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The B.A. programme in Betriebswirtschaft is offered by FHDW Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Bielefeld, Germany, spanning 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — German proficiency required (instruction in German)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

For the English-taught Bachelor's programme (International Business and Digital Management, IBDM), FHDW accepts: TOEFL iBT minimum 92 points, IELTS Academic Band 6.5 or higher, Cambridge English B2 First, or B2 Business Vantage (or equivalent). For German-taught Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programmes, the stated requirement is English at B2 level (CEFR) without a named test/score; applicants without documented proof can sit a free English test administered by FHDW as part of the admission interview.

German Language

For the English-taught Bachelor's programme (IBDM): German B1, evidenced by Goethe-Zertifikat B1, TELC B1, or DSD I (Deutsches Sprachdiplom), or equivalent. For German-taught Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programmes (the majority of FHDW's offerings), instruction is in German; the official site does not publish a separate minimum German certificate/level for these beyond the general university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) requirement.

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Allgemeine Hochschulreife, Fachhochschulreife, or fachgebundene Hochschulreife; study contract with a partner company (dual model).

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Bielefeld Paderborn Marburg Bergisch Gladbach Mettmann

Subject Groups

Business & Management

Study Fields

Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Study Forms

Dual Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. FHDW Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Betriebswirtschaft in Bielefeld. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 6 semesters (approximately 3 years), totalling 180 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to FHDW Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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