B.A. English 6 Semesters

International Business and Economics

Hochschule Schmalkalden Schmalkalden, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2026

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

Schmalkalden

Programme Start

Both

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter & Summer

Summer and winter semester. Winter semester application: 1 February - 15 April. Summer semester application: 1 September - 15 November.

IELTS

6.5

German Requirement

None (English-taught programme); no German requirement stated for this programme

Entrance Test

None stated for this programme (a one-page motivation letter / Motivationsschreiben in machine-readable PDF is required). A Hochschulzugangsprüfung applies only where a foreign school diploma is not directly recognized.

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Hochschule Schmalkalden

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Thüringen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (no tuition fees)
semester contribution:: Approx. EUR 100 per semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (no tuition fees)
semester contribution:: Approx. EUR 100 per semester

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The B.A. programme in International Business and Economics is offered by Hochschule Schmalkalden, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Schmalkalden, Germany, spanning 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in Both. GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

All applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof. Accepted: IELTS minimum 6.5; TOEFL iBT minimum 86. Native English speakers exempt.

German Language

None (English-taught programme); no German requirement stated for this programme

Entrance Test

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

1 September – 15 November

1 February – 15 April

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

General or subject-specific university entrance qualification (Abitur/Fachabitur)

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

Locations

Schmalkalden

Subject Groups

Business & Management Economics & Finance

Study Fields

Internationale Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Study Forms

Dual Internationaler Studiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Schmalkalden welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in International Business and Economics in Schmalkalden. 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.

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

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 (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

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