International Programmes 2026/2027

International Business Administration (English) International Business Administration (English)

Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences • Zweibrücken

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Course location
Zweibrücken
In cooperation with

Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santa Fe, Argentina

Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English. Additionally, German, Spanish and French are taught in courses.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
7 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
until 31 May
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

The Bachelor's programme in International Business Administration offers students the possibility to earn a double degree. The course of study is characterised by its theoretical and practical content and provides intercultural competence.

For further details please go to our website:
https://www.hs-kl.de/iba-en.

Course organisation

First semester: Fundamentals of Business Administration, Accounting and Taxation, Mathematics, Marketing, German I, Spanish I

Second semester: Fundamentals of Law, Investment and Finance, Statistics, German II, Spanish II, Introduction International Management

Third semester: Fundamentals of Economics, Business Ethics and Intercultural Management, Operations and Project Management, Organisation and Human Resource Management, Campus Project, International Business Week

Fourth semester: Fundamentals Digitalisation, Key Competencies, Management Accounting and Controlling, International Marketing and Business Development, Business German and Business Spanish, International Project Development

Fifth semester: Internship semester/ mobility module

Sixth semester: Company Analysis, International Human Resource Management, third foreign language, Business IT, International Business Strategy, International Business Case Competition

Seventh semester: Research and practical project, Bachelor's thesis and colloquium

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Language training provided
  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
  • Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

The programme offers the option of a double degree or a semester abroad. Furthermore, there are short-term mobilities included in the programme (e.g. Business Case Competition).

Integrated internships

An internship is integrated. Students will have the opportunity to put their comprehensive theoretical knowledge into practice.

Special promotion / funding of the programme
  • DAAD
  • ERASMUS+
Name of DAAD funding programme
DAHZ Binationale Studiengänge Kohorte 2019
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

139 EUR

Costs of living

800 EUR

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

DAAD scholarship for double degree with UNL or ERASMUS+

Academic admission requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
  • Cambridge English Qualifications Business (BEC) : B2 Business Vantage
  • IELTS Academic: 6
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8
  • Reading: 8
  • Listening: 8
  • Speaking: 8
  • Writing: 8
  • TOEIC: 785
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
until 31 May
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Possibility of finding part-time employment

Due to the intensive nature of the programme, students will have limited time for part-time jobs. 

Accommodation

The International Office provides assistance with finding a room in a student residence prior to arrival in Zweibrücken. Student residences are typically spread throughout the city. The private market offers further possibilities. Rent is approx. 250 to 350 EUR per month.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Help with finding accommodation
  • Buddy programme

Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences

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