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Bachelor's in Business Studies (BSc) EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

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Duration
6 semesters
Language of instruction
English
Tuition fees
9,730 EUR
Fees may vary. Exemptions or additional costs may apply.
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Language level required
English: B2
German: None

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Bachelor's in Business Studies (BSc)

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Programme overview

Quick facts

Degree
BSc
Duration
6 semesters
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Intake
Winter and summer semester
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes

Language of instruction

English

The programme follows international standards and is therefore 100% in English.

In addition, our EBS Language Center offers a wide range of opportunities to broaden your language and intercultural horizons.

Programme description

The compulsory courses consist of all essential areas of business administration and economics. Teaching is interdisciplinary and based on the modular-integrative concept. We combine related subjects into networked teaching units (modules), linking methods and theory with specialist applications (integration). In this way, you can quickly recognise the sense and benefit of methods and theories and will acquire knowledge more easily and sustainably.

Study year one:

  • Initial practice project
  • EBS onboarding project
  • Introduction to management and business studies
  • Academic writing, effective communication and personal mastery
  • Quantitative analytics I
  • Financial accounting
  • Decision theory and investments
  • Marketing and sales
  • Introduction to economics
  • Quantitative analytics II
  • International management
  • Strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Business law

Study year two:

  • Economics of firms and markets
  • Operational excellence and corporate finance
  • Operations and supply chain management
  • Data science and econometrics
  • Business taxation and portfolio management

Study year three:

  • Specialisation: 
    • Business psychology and coaching
    • Entrepreneurship and innovation
    • Finance and FinTech
    • Marketing and sales
    • Real estate management
    • Strategy and consulting or 
    • Business analytics and AI
  • Managing people
  • Managing organisations in the digital age
  • Electives in economics
  • Social impact project
  • Research methods
  • Business in society
  • Bachelor´s thesis

Programme structure

International business studies with a degree from EBS Universität

Business studies with a degree from EBS Universität – you spend five semesters at EBS Universität and one semester abroad. Optionally, the programme can be extended by a seventh semester to increase the ECTS to be earned to 210.

Dual degree option

You will spend the first part of your studies at EBS Universität and then transfer to one of our partner universities for the second part of your studies. This will give you a Bachelor of Science degree from EBS and a degree from your university abroad.

Specialisation

A distinctive feature of the Bachelor in Business Studies at EBS is that you can study according to your interests, goals and talent already in the Bachelor's programme. You decide on a specific focus in the fifth semester.

Mode of study

  • Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
    Phase of attendance: yes, compulsory
    Pace of course: instructor-led (specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)

International elements in the curriculum

The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:

  • Language training provided
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International guest lecturers
  • Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

    The fourth semester is completed abroad. Students can choose from more than 200 partner universities on five continents. The purpose of foreign exchange is to familiarise students with international research and teaching methods, enhance their language skills, and give them their first international practical experience through internships. In addition, foreign semesters contribute to each student's personal development and intercultural competence.

    Students who choose the international dual degree option spend three semesters at a partner university abroad. In addition to the EBS Bachelor's degree, these students earn the corresponding degree from their partner university.

  • Specialist literature in other languages
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context

EBS is pure internationality. Whether in the curriculum, in the English-language lectures or on the intercultural campus, you can feel everywhere that internationality is part of the EBS DNA. Learn more...

Integrated internships

Students in this course of study have to complete eight mandatory weeks of internships during their studies – if desired, also abroad. These internships offer the opportunity to transfer the acquired knowledge into practice and to make contact with suitable companies before the end of the study programme.

Application and admission

Application period(s)

There are no application deadlines at EBS. However, to ensure a smooth start to your studies, we recommend that you submit your application before 30 June (for a start in the winter semester) and before 30 November (for a start in the summer semester). For international applicants who require a visa, we recommend that you submit your application before 30 May (for a start in the winter semester) or 15 October (for a start in the summer semester).

Academic admissions requirements

Begin your application by submitting the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Proof of a general higher education entrance qualification or a foreign school-leaving certificate recognised as equivalent.

Knowledge and personality test

We use the knowledge test to assess your mathematical and logical-analytical abilities as well as your problem-solving skills, which are necessary for successfully completing your studies. This part of the selection procedure takes about 30 minutes. The personality test is a self-assessment of your suitability for the business or law degree programme at EBS Universität. It helps you to assess whether the study programme you have chosen suits you and meets your expectations. This test takes about 20 minutes.

Personal selection interview

To get to know you personally and assess you even better, we conduct a 30-minute individual interview.

Language requirements

Please check all requirements directly with the respective higher education institution. Exceptions may apply. See our website for further details.

German language requirements

German: None

English language requirements

English: B2

Accepted certificates include
Certificates Minimum result
TOEFL iBT (since 2026)
Total: 4 / 6
Reading: 4 / 6
Listening: 4 / 6
Writing: 4 / 6
Speaking: 4 / 6
IELTS Academic
Total: 5.5 / 9

How to apply?

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Costs and funding

Tuition fees per semester

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9,730 EUR

Tuition fees may vary depending on the course of study or other factors (e.g. part-time/full-time, duration of study, ECTS, study abroad). For an exact breakdown of costs, please consult the programme website.

Tuition fee exemptions apply to

  • Scholarship holders
  • Early bird applicants
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Semester contribution

Included in tuition fees

Cost of living

Of course, the cost of living also depends on your own standards and preferences. This is an overview of the average costs you can expect in Germany:

  • Accommodation: 450 to 700 EUR per month (Wiesbaden/Mainz), in Frankfurt often higher (650 to 750 EUR per month)
  • Health insurance: 130 EUR per month
  • Food: 250 EUR per month
  • Course material: up to 50 EUR per course
  • Clothing & leisure: 50 to 100 EUR (depending on individual preferences)
  • Semester ticket: 156.75 EUR

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Scholarships and financing information

We want to make the programme accessible for all excellent applicants – independent of their economic situation. Decisive factors are your performance, motivation, and personality. The financing options for a study programme are diverse, and often a combination of these options can be helpful. Look at our student finance options to find out which offer suits you best.

Finance offers from EBS Universität:

  • EBS Scholarship
  • EBS Education Fund
  • Alumni discount
  • Loyalty bonus
  • Family discount

Special promotion / funding of the programme

  • Other (e.g. state level)

Living & services

Support for international students

  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Specialist counselling
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Visa matters
  • Help with finding accommodation

To make it easier for you to start your studies and guide you optimally through the study programme, we offer personal support and various university services. We take care of questions and concerns about your studies, from semester tickets and course planning to issuing certificates.

Career advisory services

The Career Services Center of the EBS is at the interface between the university, its students and the business world. We support you as you take your first successful steps into the working world through professional preparation, individual consultation, and many opportunities to engage with our comprehensive network.

When it was founded in 1971, the EBS was Germany's first private, state-recognised business school. We have a closely interwoven and successful worldwide alumni network, and our contacts in the business world are diverse and numerous. The mission of EBS is to empower you to use this great network to shape your career success for your benefit.

Accommodation

The search for a suitable home at the new place of study is essential. We offer personal support and a range of university services to make it easier for you to start your studies. We are happy to help you find affordable, furnished, and convenient accommodation near the campus. To make this process as efficient as possible for you, we provide an online accommodation/apartment forum on our student platform. This is where you will find all vacant, private apartments near EBS Universität. You have automatic access once you have enrolled to study at EBS. Learn more about life at EBS...

About us

EBS Universität – Campus Schloss in the Rheingau© EBS Universität

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

Empowering you to make a difference in the world

EBS Universität is one of the leading private business universities in Germany. Around 2,200 students and doctoral students are currently studying and researching at the EBS faculties.

Nestled in the picturesque town of Oestrich-Winkel, near the financial hub of Frankfurt, EBS offers a unique academic experience that goes beyond education; it's your gateway to a world of opportunity and personal growth. With an international focus and a strong network, our Master's programmes are designed to elevate your skills and career prospects.

EBS, renowned for its academic excellence, is the place where the leaders of tomorrow are educated. It achieves this with state-of-the-art didactic methods, a Coaching & Leadership Hub dedicated to strengthening leadership skills and a unique teaching approach – project-based, challenge-based learning. This enables students at EBS to get the best out of themselves and are ideally equipped to make a difference in the world.

Leadership personalities – made by EBS

Leadership at EBS does not just mean getting to the top; it also means making a difference. We asked our graduates how studying at EBS has shaped their careers. Each of them has taken a unique path, and yet they are all united by the ambition to make a lasting impact in the world. Learn more...

Rankings and accreditations – excellent quality

Independent institutions confirm the excellence of our teaching and research – all EBS Universität’s study programmes are internationally recognised and accredited by the German Accreditation Council, and the university itself is AACSB accredited. In addition, EBS regularly achieves top ratings in renowned university rankings. Learn more ...

University facts

  • 2,200
    Students with 40 different nationalities
  • 12,000
    Alumni, 4,000 organised in the EBS alumni e.V.

Location

Education takes place on the historic but modern teaching-enhanced Campus Schloss – in the heart of Europe, in the centre of Germany, in the immediate vicinity of the business metropolis of Frankfurt, in the Rheingau Oestrich-Winkel (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

We attach great importance to life on campus, not only in terms of university teaching but also in being a place for socialising, exchanging, and sharing activities. Students play a key role in this by making the campus a lively community meeting place and event location. Learn more...

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Contact

Main contact

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Name
Harshita Anindya Werneke
Address
65375 Oestrich-Winkel
Email
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