International Business (BA) Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH)

Study Your Way & Build Your Career in Germany!

Are you aiming for a career in Germany or within German companies operating worldwide? Do you want to understand global markets, work in multicultural teams, and build practical experience during your studies? Then the International Business programme at OTH Amberg-Weiden is the right choice for you.

The programme provides you with a strong foundation in business administration, including subjects such as economics, business mathematics, and statistics. At the same time, you develop key skills for international careers: you strengthen your English proficiency, acquire German language skills, and build intercultural competence in a diverse, international study environment. 

A central focus of the programme is practical relevance and employability. Through hands-on projects with companies and close cooperation with regional industry partners, you gain real-world insights into internationally operating businesses. A mandatory internship semester in Germany as well as German language courses as an integral part of the study programme up to an advanced level further prepare you for entering the German labour market.

The curriculum is designed to offer flexibility and individualisation. Especially in the early semesters, hybrid courses allow you to adapt your studies to your personal situation, for example by combining studies with part-time work, delayed visa processes or managing individual circumstances.

In the later stages of the programme, you can specialise in up to two areas, such as Marketing & Sales, Finance & Accounting, or Digital Business & Information Systems, allowing you to shape your individual career path.

Throughout your studies, you benefit from a strong support system, including academic guidance, a buddy programme, and dedicated career services that support you from your first day until your career starts.

Start your career in Germany – study International Business now!

In the Bachelor's programme in International Business, you will learn everything you need to understand international markets, think globally about business management issues, and act confidently in an intercultural environment. You will combine economic expertise with language skills and international perspectives. 

At the same time, your studies should adapt to your life – not the other way around. Our updated curriculum offers flexibility, especially at the beginning of your studies. Hybrid learning elements in the early semesters allow you to stay on track even if your plans change, for example due to visa processes, travel delays, or other personal circumstances. This means you can follow courses from anywhere in the world for up to one full semester – or start your studies directly on campus and immerse yourself in student life from day one.

If you arrive on time, you will begin on campus with a strong foundation in languages and business basics before specialising in up to two areas such as Marketing & Sales, Finance & Accounting, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability, or Leadership & Organisational Development. 

If your visa is delayed or you need more time to find accommodation in Weiden, you can start your studies in a hybrid format and transition to campus later without losing time. 

An internship with a duration of at least 20 weeks (full-time employment) in a company/institution in Germany or abroad is integrated in the study programme (sixth semester). The department staff supports the students in finding an internship.

Winter semester application period:
15 April to 15 July (extended to 15 August)

Summer semester application period:
1 November to 1 March

Please check our application portal for all our current application deadlines.
Please note that there is a non-refundable 50 EUR application fee per study programme application.

Applicants from outside the European Union need to have their school leaving certificate, diploma or degree verified by an independent organisation (e.g. uni-assist) before applying to the university.

Only for Indian students: The APS certificate is mandatory before uni-assist will provide you with your Vorprüfungsdokumentation/VPD.

More information on the general application process can also be found here.

Applicants must complete a free online test assessing their suitability for the programme and providing individualised course recommendations for the first semester. You will receive the link to the test during the application process.

You can apply for a place within the application period in the application portal of the OTH.

Please note: In some years, the application period is extended. Please check our website for last-minute applications.

All students need to pay a semester contribution of 87 EUR (student union fee).

The cost of living varies from approx. 750 EUR to 900 EUR per month.

Several internationally operating companies are located in Weiden, which regularly offer internships and working student activities.

The curriculum also gives students the opportunity to work part-time.

OTH PartnerCircle supports a good partnership between university and industry. You may find suitable part-time employment here.

In general, part-time jobs can be found at "Hochschuljobboerse" – also for remote work.

For the career advisory service, please contact the Study and Career Service.

In Germany – enrolment does not automatically mean a place in student dormitories. Therefore start your search for accommodation as early as possible.

The public dorms administration (Studierendenwerk) is a completely separate organisational unit and not part of the university. Therefore, we have no influence on the allocation of rooms.

"Fischerberg” student dorm in Weiden (60 places)
Rent: 347 EUR to 370 EUR (including advance payment of running costs), deposit: 380 EUR

“Am Postkeller” student dorm in Weiden (105 places)
Rent: 379 EUR to 399 EUR (including advance payment of running costs), deposit: 470 EUR

If you are unable to secure a room directly in the student dormitory, please check for other possible accommodations in and around Weiden. You can also refer to the following link.

To get a first impression of what our university has to offer, please take a look at our short OTH Amberg-Weiden Image Film!

Portfolio and departments

OTH Amberg-Weiden is a university with a very unique and international profile. About 50% of all students studying at our university are international students. The university offers around 50 study programmes in four departments (Industrial Engineering and Healthcare, Weiden Business School, Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering / Media / Computer Sciences), which all reflect current developments in engineering and the economy.

The university cultivates a unique model of co-operations and partnerships with companies, guaranteeing a direct transfer of knowledge and experience between teaching and practice, science and the economy.

Study programmes

The university offers German and English taught programmes. To learn more about our programmes, take a look at the following website on our study programmes.

Services

OTH Amberg-Weiden places strong emphasis on service. A staff-to-student ratio of 1:40 ensures excellent conditions for students. Discussions during lectures, small groups and close contact between students and staff are simply taken for granted. The Student Office (Admission Office), Study and Career Service and International Office of the university are in close contact with applicants and students. The Student Office is responsible for the application and admission procedures.

Research

The OTH Amberg-Weiden is firmly rooted in the region of the Upper Palatinate, working in close collaboration with renowned regional, national and international businesses, which in turn benefit from the OTH’s expertise and innovative strength. The university has very close relationships with more than 30 member companies of the PartnerCircle, a close network of the most renowned companies in the region.

Key benefits

• Small student groups
• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• 24/7/365 library
• Fast and easy contact with lecturers
• Close linking of theory and practice
• Top business contacts for optimal career opportunities during and after your studies (PartnerCircle)
• Contact with many partner universities worldwide
• Favourable rental prices and living costs in comparison to other German cities

With their centuries-old history, Weiden and Amberg offer plenty of culture, sports and culinary events. Highlights like old city celebrations, Christmas markets, sporting events, traditional Bavarian festivities, art or music festivals amongst others will make you feel at home soon.

Just see for yourself!

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