International Programmes 2026/2027

International Finance (Master of Science) International Finance (MSc)

Nürtingen-Geislingen University • Nürtingen

Degree
Master of Science
Course location
Nürtingen
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

English (100%)

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
3 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
until 1 June
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

First Semester Modules (Nürtingen – winter semester)

  • Financial Management (Management Accounting / Financial Modelling / Applied IFRS)
  • Financial Analysis (Portfolio Management / Bond Analysis / Equity Analysis)
  • Management Skills (Strategic Management / Intercultural and Conflict Management / Project)
  • Quantitative Research (Quantitative Risk Management / Designing and Publishing Empirical Research in Business Studies)

Second Semester Modules (Nürtingen – summer semester)

  • Applied International Corporate Finance (Mergers and Acquisitions / Private Equity & Acquisition Financing / IPO & Investor Relations)
  • Applied Quantitative Corporate Finance (Company Valuation / Corporate Finance on Imperfect Capital Markets)
  • Derivatives and Financial Engineering (Financial Engineering / Derivatives)
  • Research in Empirical Finance (Predictive Analytics / Empirical Finance)

For IFM students, it is optional to spend their third semester either in Nürtingen or their third and fourth semester as a free mover at a university of their choice to receive a double degree.

Option One: Third semester at the HfWU (Nürtingen – winter semester)

  • Innovation in the Financial Industry (Digital Finance and Fin Tec / Data Science / AI for Finance & Research)
  • Master's thesis

Option Two: Double degree as a free mover at a university of your choice

Course organisation

The programme starts in October (winter semester) each year.

First semester: Nürtingen, Germany (lectures from October to February)

Second semester: Nürtingen, Germany (lectures from March to July)

Third semester: Nürtingen, Germany (lectures from October to February)

Alternatively, students have the option to pursue a double degree as a free mover. In this case, students usually spend their third and fourth semester at a university of their choice.

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Description of other international elements

The programme is taught completely in English and also includes the teaching of intercultural skills throughout all modules, due to the focus on international finance.

Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

Besides the option to spend their third semester at the HfWU Nuertingen-Geislingen University, students also have the opportunity to complete one semester abroad at one of our partner universities or a double degree programme as a "free mover" at a university of their choice worldwide.

Integrated internships

None

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: non-EU countries
1,500 EUR
Semester contribution

Approx. 200 EUR

Costs of living

Students should budget approx. 900 EUR per month. A higher cost of living may be expected if students choose to pursue a double degree abroad.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the areas of business, economics, management or business law from a national or international institution of higher education. The degree must show evidence of above-average examination results.

German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
until 1 June
More information on application periods
Please find more details on this website.
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Please check this website.
Possibility of finding part-time employment

Depends on the work permit

Accommodation

Accommodation is available in the local halls of residence https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/ or on the private market (e.g. https://housinganywhere.com). Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 350 EUR per month.

Nürtingen-Geislingen University

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