International Business htw saar - University of Applied Sciences

This International Business programme is designed for students aiming for international careers.

Join us to explore how global players operate and make decisions, understand the impact of digitalisation, and enhance your multicultural awareness and leadership skills. You can choose to specialise in International Marketing, International Accounting and Reporting, or International Logistics.

All lectures and seminars are held in small groups of approximately 40 students, putting you at the centre of the learning experience.

Our modern curriculum is designed to meet the highest academic standards while emphasising hands-on experience.

Here are some of the key highlights of the programme:

• core business and management courses with a global perspective,
• specialisation courses, including projects with companies and institutions,
• projects tackling global challenges like sustainability, entrepreneurship, and digitalisation,
• an integrated study abroad semester, and
• opportunities for double degree programmes for high-achieving students with business schools in Europe and the U.S.

Our graduates consistently rate the programme highly and typically have no difficulty securing demanding and intellectually stimulating international positions, whether in the finance sector or with industrial companies in Germany and neighbouring countries.

Thanks to Saarbrücken’s location at the heart of Western Europe, students enjoy great flexibility when completing their mandatory internship – for example, in major financial hubs such as Frankfurt or Paris.

Academically, we offer excellent teaching. Two of our professors have received nationwide awards for outstanding teaching in economics. In addition, many of our faculty members bring valuable real-world experience from leading international companies (e.g. Commerzbank or SAP) and top-level public institutions such as the Deutsche Bundesbank.

The first three semesters focus on core economics and business courses (such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Analysis, and Cost Accounting) as well as management courses (such as Operations Management and Strategic Management).

Additionally, you'll explore the technological and legal landscape of global businesses with courses in IT, data science and digitalisation, as well as international contract law. You'll also enhance your academic language skills in English through courses in academic communication & presentation and academic reading & writing.

In your fourth semester, you'll choose your specialisation (International Marketing, International Accounting & Reporting, or International Logistics) and develop your intercultural skills in preparation for studying abroad.

Your fifth semester kicks off with a study abroad experience at one of our partner universities (high-achieving students with a high GPA can apply for a double degree). In your final semester, you'll select three elective courses of your choice and complete your Bachelor's thesis.

For detailed course descriptions, visit our module database: International Business. You can also download our programme flyer here:

• University entrance qualification ("Hochschulzugangsbe­rechtigung", "HZB") for German universities or German universities of applied sciences
• You can check whether you are eligible to study in Germany using your educational certificates here: check: university admission | uni-assist or anabin.

• Semester contribution: 414 EUR for the 26/27 winter semester
• The "Deutschlandsemesterticket" is included in this fee, giving students access to free public transport on local trains, trams and buses (second class/coach) within Germany.
• Semester fees are subject to change each semester.

Approximately 1,000 to 1,200 EUR per month to cover personal expenses such as:

• Accommodation
• Food
• Leisure activities
• Books and study equipment
• Health insurance

At htw saar, we provide you with information, advice and support on how to find the perfect part-time job either on or off campus. In Saarbrücken, you will be able to find numerous part-time job opportunities for students. Depending on what type of job you are looking for, you may work as an academic assistant at htw saar, or you might prefer to work in a restaurant or in a store in town. Find out more here: working during your studies.

For non-EU nationals, visa / residence permit status may limit the amount of work allowed in addition to studies.

For more information, please refer to www.study-in-germany.de.

As a university of applied sciences with a strong focus on practice-oriented learning, we support our students in finding their perfect career paths. Our services include self-assessment, career counselling, individual coaching and workshops with employers.

Visit our career service for international students: Career Service.

Compared to many other German cities, Saarbrücken offers fairly affordable housing for students.

Information on all of your housing options can be found here: Finding a Place to Stay.

The International Office at htw saar will gladly assist you in finding your new home away from home. Just write an e-mail to study@htwsaar.de.

Studying and Living in the Heart of Europe

With approximately 6,000 students, Saarland University of Applied Sciences (htw saar) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the region. It is a multi-campus university with a very diverse student community. The percentage of international students is significantly higher than the national average. Currently, there are approximately 1,200 international students from more than 60 countries at htw saar.

More than 70 Bachelor's and Master's programmes taught in German, English or French are offered by htw saar in these four schools: Business, Architecture & Civil Engineering, Engineering and Social Sciences.

Five good reasons to study at htw saar:

1. Highly structured study programmes with students in predominantly small groups
2. Excellent supervision and close contact with academic staff
3. Modern, well-equipped laboratories, lecture halls and seminar rooms
4. High-quality, practice-oriented teaching combined with real social, business and industrial applications for the changing needs of today’s working environment
5. Top-level research with industry partners in Germany and abroad. In terms of third-party research and development (R&D) funding, htw saar is one of Germany’s top-ranking universities of applied sciences. In addition, the htw saar Business School is one of the top five business schools for International Business in Germany (ranked by CHE).

Studies at htw saar are practice-oriented, with an excellent combination of hands-on skills and a strong theoretical knowledge base. At htw saar, we attach great importance to applied research and development. We conduct research with industry partners in Germany and abroad, and we belong to the top ranked universities of applied sciences in Germany for R&D. International students are welcome to participate in the various R&D projects and get a better understanding of German cutting-edge technology and innovation.

"When you live in Saarbrücken, you can have breakfast in the financial hub Frankfurt, lunch near the European Parliament in Brussels, and dinner next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris — all in one day!"

With a population of around one million, Saarland is the smallest of the German federal states. The Lorraine region in France is only a stone’s throw away, and Luxembourg is a mere 90 km from Saarbrücken. The very green region offers lots of space and opportunities for extended bike rides and hikes in the woods.

Excellent train connections take you to cities like Frankfurt and Paris in two hours.

The city of Saarbrücken is the state capital and regional centre of the federal state of Saarland, which is situated at the heart of the Saar-Lor-Lux region. With approximately 180,000 inhabitants, Saarbrücken has the perfect size for an active student life. It is safe to walk and ride your bike everywhere, and the next pub, cinema, restaurant, gym or supermarket is never far away.

When it is time for a break from the books, there is always plenty going on, both on and off campus. Saarbrücken is a modern, dynamic city with a French flair that offers a variety of pubs and clubs as well as a diverse cultural scene. Get involved in one of the many sports and cultural clubs around the city and get to know the friendly locals.

For a taste of the good life, go ahead and try out some of the many regional culinary delights in Saarbrücken’s numerous restaurants and cafés.

During the summer months, take a walk or a bike ride along the Saar river. Go ahead and join local students having a picnic on the lush greenery beside the river or during one of their favourite recreational activities: "Schwenken" (having a barbecue).

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