International Management and Intercultural Communication — GlobalMBA University of Wuppertal

GlobalMBA: Four countries. Two Degrees.

Since 2001, the GlobalMBA has united globally forward‑thinking students and distinguished faculty across four continents, creating a truly international dual Master’s experience. The University of Wuppertal is the newest partner within this unique programme.  

This immersive 15‑months programme brings together a select cohort that studies, lives, and travels together through four global business hubs:

• Semester 1 — Germany: Bergische University Wuppertal (BUW)
• Semester 2 — Poland: University of Warsaw (UW)
• Summer — Taiwan: Soochow University, Taipei (SCU)
• Semester 3 — United States: University of North Florida (UNF)

Across these locations, students follow a shared curriculum centred on international business, intercultural communication, and the economic landscapes of each country. Every semester includes strategic company visits, industry engagement, and professional networking events designed to connect students with global business leaders.

Graduates earn two degrees:

1. A joint Master’s degree in International Management and Intercultural Communication from the University of Warsaw and Bergische University Wuppertal 
2. An MBA from the University of North Florida

All coursework is delivered in English, and alumni launch careers across sectors, across leadership levels, and all over the world.

Students from any undergraduate background are encouraged to apply; only a few fundamental business prerequisites are required prior to the first semester.

One of the GlobalMBA’s greatest strengths is its worldwide alumni network, representing diverse industries and cultures.

We invite you to join this dynamic community of global professionals: leaders who think across borders, collaborate across cultures, and shape the future of international business.

Please note: a one-time programme fee of 1,350 EUR has to be paid to the University of North Florida. Other than that, only semester fees of the corresponding university (in Wuppertal: appr. 340 EUR per semester) have to be paid.

Your benefit:
The University of Wuppertal reserves places in the halls of residence near the campus for students in this degree programme.

The Master's programme in International Management and Intercultural Communication — GlobalMBA comprises 90 ECTS. The regular duration is three semesters / 15 months of full-time study.

Each university in the consortium selects a small group of students who study and travel together as a single cohort throughout the programme.

Students rotate from one participating university to the other over the course of the programme. At each location, students complete mandatory courses, in total 72 ECTS or 51 U.S. credits of course work.

The Master's Thesis & Defence (18 ECTS) is done as a group project during the course of study, typically by three to four students of different nationalities. 

Courses are taught in an interactive style focusing on intercultural team work. Courses are complemented by integrated strategic company visits, industry engagement, and professional networking events designed to connect students with global business leaders.

University of North Florida (UNF), USA

University of Warsaw (UW), Poland

Expected application period for applicants with a foreign/international Bachelor's degree:

• 15 May to 15 June

Expected application deadline for applicants with a Bachelor's degree from Germany:

• 15 June

Since all accepted candidates also have to enrol at the participating partner universities, it is strongly recommended to hand in the application as early as possible. 

Successful completion of a relevant college or university degree programme with a minimum degree of "Bachelor of Arts" or "Bachelor of Science"

An overall grade of at least “C” (3.0)

At least 210 credit points (a Bachelor’s degree with 210 credit points or a Bachelor’s degree with 180 credit points followed by the completion of at least 30 additional credit points)

Proof of participation in an advising session OR proof of participation in one of the online information events of the degree programme (mandatory!)

Additionally: An interview is part of the application process.

The semester fee at the University of Wuppertal is 337 EUR. This includes the so-called "Deutschlandticket". This allows students to travel free of charge on buses, trams, subway trains and regional trains operated by Deutsche Bahn and other regional transport companies throughout Germany.

Housing costs in Wuppertal are typical for a major German city, but they are cheaper than in cities such as Munich, Berlin or Cologne. The monthly rent for a room in a hall of residence is between 200 and 420 EUR, and the monthly rent for a room in a shared flat is between 300 and 500 EUR. An apartment of one's own costs at least 400 EUR.

You should expect to spend around 600 to 1,250 EUR per month on living and studying. In addition to rental costs, you will also need money for living expenses: from food, clothes, books for university and leisure activities to sports, cell phone contracts and going out. The costs for public transport throughout Germany are included in the semester fee and do not have to be paid separately.

Part-time jobs, for example in the catering industry, are easy to find at short notice and offer a good initial opportunity to earn some extra money as your studies progress. The career service of the university maintains a job board where you can search for jobs.

Every year, a Recruiting Day takes place, where students can establish contacts with the regional business community. There are about 38,000 companies in the region surrounding Wuppertal.

Another option is student work at the university itself.

Life is not always straightforward and without stumbling blocks. Not giving up, facing these challenges on your own path in life requires courage, perseverance, creativity and determination. The Studienstiftung der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal promotes these qualities, the corresponding positive attitude to life and rewards them with its scholarship programme, which is aimed at students whose academic success is at risk for economic reasons.

Scholarships (like the "Deutschlandstipendium" or "Studienabschlussstipendium") are awarded with special consideration given to personal circumstances and/or social commitment.

The Career Service of the University of Wuppertal advises on questions of career orientation and career planning and supports students entering the world of work with advice and events such as job talks, excursions to local companies, recruiting days or workshops on skills.

Career Service of the University of Wuppertal

If you study in Germany, you don't automatically get a place in a student hall of residence. Please note that you have to take care of that on your own.

Living in Wuppertal is still quite cheap compared to the neighbouring cities of Düsseldorf or Cologne. The "Studierendenwerk" in Wuppertal offers 1,217 places in seven modern halls of residence near campus, for which you should ideally apply four to six months before the start of the semester. The "Studierendenwerk" also provides information on housing offered by private tenants or on online platforms.

Overview of dorms
Online application form dorms
Private accommodation offers