International Business Management (Double Degree, MSc) Marburg University

The course of study is a double degree Master's programme jointly offered by Marburg University and the INSEEC Grande Ecole. It is a unique Master‘s programme designed for students who want to acquire business expertise with a main focus on international aspects related to France and Germany.

For this purpose, IBM combines an academic focus with hands-on international experience. Students attend one year of lectures at INSEEC and another year of lectures at Marburg University.

• Unique combination of business administration and business topics with an international focus
• Small class size and regular exchange with teaching staff facilitate successful studies
• Extracurricular activities provide insights and hands-on experience
• Development of intercultural competences through an international class and semesters abroad
• Access to companies in Germany and France
• Access to alumni network in Germany and France

Students have to undertake a mandatory internship in the second year of their double degree, ideally in the country of the host institution.

https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/after-your-first-degree/masters-programs/application-for-a-masters-programme/master-application-deadlines

Academic admission requirements include certification of a degree from a subject-relevant Bachelor's programme in "Economics" or a comparable domestic or foreign qualifying university diploma.

At least 60 credit points (CP) must have been earned in economics subjects in the completed degree programme.

Students must also be able to demonstrate methodological expertise in the form of at least 10 credits in mathematics, statistics, operations research, econometrics, or empirical research in economics.

We require proof of your proficiency in French according to language level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe".

There is a semester fee, which includes the mandatory student union membership (required by state law) and a free travel pass for public transport in the state of Hesse and beyond, as well as access to subsidised accommodation and meals. In the summer semester of 2026, the semester fee amounted to approx. 406 EUR.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/finance

Living costs depend on individual lifestyles and on regional prices. The Marburg foreigners' registration office ("Ausländerbehörde") requires international students to prove that they have at least 992 EUR per month at their disposal in order to cover their living costs.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/finance

Within certain legal limits, job opportunities are available for international students. Fluent German is required for most jobs. Employment for international students must be approved by the foreigners' registration office. There are hardly any legal restrictions on taking academic assistant jobs at the university.

Further information on job opportunities and university career services: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/work-1

Our Career Advisory Service supports students transitioning from their studies to professional life. Each semester, Marburg University offers a wide range of workshops and events on topics such as job applications, career planning, and entering the workforce, which are open to students from all faculties. In one-on-one counselling sessions, some in cooperation with the Employment Agency’s Career Team in Marburg, students receive advice regarding career orientation and career options in Germany. Our staff support students in integrating their strengths, interests, and values in order to actively shape rewarding career paths.

The market situation for accommodation is not easy in Marburg. However, the university assists international students in finding suitable and affordable accommodation. The student services office ("Studierendenwerk Marburg") maintains student residence halls with a total of approx. 2,100 units. Apart from single rooms, there are two- to three-room flats for student families. Only students registered at Marburg University are entitled to a place in a residence hall. The "Konrad Biesalski House", in which handicapped and non-handicapped students live together, offers round-the-clock assistance. A bus service and services such as physiotherapeutic exercises and massage baths are offered. Many students live in private accommodation or shared flats. The supply of flats in the centre of Marburg is limited, especially in the Old Town ("Oberstadt"). The situation on the outskirts of Marburg and in the immediate vicinity is better. There are good bus connections. Experience shows that demand for accommodation is highest at the beginning of each semester (April, October), so you should start looking for accommodation around the end of the previous semester (February, July) if possible.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/housing