Courses are held in German (min. 40%) and English (up to 60%). Participants can choose to write their Bachelor's thesis in either language.
During the first two years of the EES programme, compulsory courses include classes in economics, mathematics, statistics and econometrics, foreign languages, business administration, information systems, political science, sociology, and law. On the basis of learning targets agreed upon in advance, the curriculum during the one-year programme abroad is to be professionally oriented, largely corresponding to the students' preferences.
As to the necessary (first) professional qualification, special orientation towards professional fields in the economic domain and nearby disciplines, such as courses in political science and business administration, are of decisive importance regarding the courses students choose. In this respect, particular significance is attributed to the composition of the entire programme, a sensible combination of accomplishments which have been achieved within the first two years of the programme and studies conducted abroad.
Graduation occurs after completion of the one year of study abroad and a Bachelor's thesis to be written within two months at the end of the three-year programme.
The three-year Bachelor's degree programme in EES (Economics) consists of a two-year study programme in Bamberg with economics as the basic subject in the first phase and a one-year stay at a foreign university during the second phase. Upon graduation, the Faculty for Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration of the University of Bamberg will award a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in European Economic Studies (EES).
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) guarantees both international recognition of credits as well as the transfer of accomplished credits to other programmes at German universities in the case of relocation of a student to another university.
Part-time studies are possible.
A double degree with selected partner universities is possible.
Stay abroad (two semesters of the three-year programme) obligatory.
Students can either choose one of the cooperating partner universities or other universities worldwide.
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General Higher Education Entrance Qualification (in Germany: "Allgemeine Hochschulreife/Abitur") or an equivalent after 12 to 13 years of schooling. As economics requires utilisation of analytical methods, a sound knowledge of mathematics is recommended.
As the courses are mainly taught in German, applicants whose native tongue is not German need to certify their command of the German language through the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber (DSH)" (German language test for the university admission of foreign students). Alternatively, they can certify their command of the German language through:
Please also visit: https://www.uni-bamberg.de/auslandsamt/studieren-in-bamberg/ich-moechte-nach-bamberg/ohne-austauschprogramm/vor-der-bewerbung-voraussetzungen/
Students may be employed as student assistants within the university. Other employment alternatives outside the university are possible.
Bamberg's housing market has changed considerably in recent years. The demand for private accommodations is quite high, and rent prices continue to increase. The common trend seen in many cities, and particularly in university cities, is now quite apparent in Bamberg, too.
It is thus advisable to begin looking for a flat as early as possible and to be patient, as the process can take quite a while. It also pays to check listings in the local newspaper (Fränkischer Tag), submit an announcement that you are looking for accommodation, or explore the numerous online housing portals.
www.uni-bamberg.de/en/studies/living-studying/accommodations/.
