B.Sc. German 6 Semesters

Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.Sc.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2029

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

Language

German

Intake

Summer

German Requirement

All undergraduate programmes require German at DSH-2 level ALREADY AT APPLICATION; this ge...

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The B.Sc. programme in Wirtschaftswissenschaften is offered by Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, an Universitäten in Frankfurt am Main, 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. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). 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 DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4 or telc C1 Hochschule or Goethe C2 or DSD II (DSH-3 for Medicine)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught master's programmes set their required English proficiency in each programme's admission statute (Zulassungssatzung); no university-wide English threshold is published centrally. Questions go to the respective programme.

German Language

All undergraduate programmes require German at DSH-2 level ALREADY AT APPLICATION; this generally also applies to master's programmes taught in German. Medicine and dentistry require DSH-3 or equivalent. Recognised DSH-2 equivalents: DSH-2 from an HRK-registered centre; TestDaF with all results at least TDN 4; Goethe-Zertifikat C2; KMK Deutsches Sprachdiplom Zweite Stufe (DSD II) with continuous C1; telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with at least 'befriedigend'; KDS/GDS/ZOP; Deutsche Sprachpruefung II (SDI Muenchen); Feststellungspruefung with German component; German Abitur and equivalents from Austria/Switzerland/Liechtenstein; foreign certificates per KMK decision (1995/2024); Mittlere Reife from a German-speaking school combined with A-Level/Higher Grade/IB Standard Level 'German'; completed vocational training in Germany. DSH-3 equivalents: DSH-3; TestDaF all results TDN 5; Goethe C2 with 'gut' or better; Feststellungspruefung German component 'gut' or better. Studienkolleg/DSH-prep entry needs B1 (B1 certificate from Goethe-Institut/OeSD/UNIcert/telc/DFA, DSD-I or TestDaF 4x3, or ISZ intensive-course attendance certificate).

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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.

Additional Requirements

Numerus Clausus / Admission restricted
Open admission

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

Locations

Frankfurt am Main

Subject Groups

Business & Management Economics & Finance

Study Fields

Betriebswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Ökonomie

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main welcomes international applicants for its B.Sc. in Wirtschaftswissenschaften in Frankfurt am Main. 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.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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