The double degree master’s program, "International Management and Finance"/"Maestría Internacional en Administración y Finanzas", in cooperation with the Argentinian Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) creates with the combination of theory, practice, and intercultural learning, an excellent opportunity for you to build up your career in the financial services sector. Starting winter semester 2024/2025, there is now the possibility to complete the double degree at the Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) in Ancona in the field of International Economics and Commerce (IEC), offering another pathway for students interested in expanding their expertise in organizational strategy within an international context.

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• Starts in winter semester in Germany
• Complete your degree after three semesters with your master’s thesis

1. Semester

In the first semester, the theoretical basis is set by lectures about management and finance.

2. Semester

You spend the second semester at UNL or UNIVPM (double degree) or another partner university (no double degree).

3. Semester

In the last semester, you expand your theoretical knowledge about finance and write your master’s thesis.

• DAAD Scholarship
• For students from Hochschule Kaiserslautern, there is the possibility to obtain a scholarship for the semester abroad in Argentina.
  • 5 DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarships for study abroad in Argentina
  • 1075€ / month (March-September)
  • 1500€ for flights
  • Additional Language courses

• With the Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Management and Finance and Maestría Internacional en Administración (UNL) or Master's Degree in International Economics and Commerce (IEC), you will obtain two professionally qualifying academic degrees from two state universities.
• The degrees:
  • qualify you for a successful career in business and administration and makes you highly attractive on the labour market.
  • give you access to higher civil service.
  • give you the authorisation to do a doctorate.

International Joint Doctoral Programme

After graduating, you can apply for the PhD programme at our partner university BA School of Business and Finance in Riga.

1. How can I apply?

• The University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern has authorised uni-assist to pre-check the credentials. Please use uni-assist and start your application at: https://my.uni-assist.de/
• If you are a student without a German bachelor’s degree, please use uni- assist. Students with a German bachelor, please use the Online-application portal of our university.
• Students that already applied a semester prior via uni-assist and got admission, but didn’t begin to study at Hochschule Kaiserslautern yet, can use our online- portal, instead of uni-assist. Please contact us before applying!
• Please note that we don’t check the credentials in advance.
• https://www.hs-kl.de/en/studying/application/enrollment-from-abroad

2. When can I start to study?

• This program starts once a year (winter semester in September/October). The deadline for applying is:
  Deadline for application is May 31st for winter semester
• There is no master’s study fee. It is only 123,00 Euro of social fees per semester (unless you already have a master’s degree, then the master’s study fee is 700,00 Euro per semester for a second study course).

3. When does the window for applications start?

You can send your application as soon as the application portal has been opened. This usually happens 4 weeks before the application deadline ends.

4. What are the entry requirements?

The admission requirements are:

• 1.) Degree (Diploma or Bachelor) from an accredited institution in Economics or Business Administration with an average grade of at least 2.9. Studies must contain 6 theoretical semesters with a workload of 210 ECTS credit points (with a workload of 180 ECTS upon request to the Admissions Board). Candidates who have less than 210 ECTS credit points from the bachelor are obliged to do a tailor-made study plan to reach the absent ECTS.
• The equivalence of a foreign first degree must be verified individually.
• 2.) If English is not your native language: Sufficient knowledge of the English language (Level B2 GER) verified by TOEIC Listening and Reading with a score of at least 785, TOEIC Speaking and Writing with a score of at least 310, TOEFL(iBT)-test score of at least 87 points, TOEFL(ITP)-test score of at least 543 points, IELTS 5,5, Cambridge English: First (FCE), Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage), LCCI EfB Level 2 (Distinction), LCCI EfB Level 3 (Pass) or equivalent.
• If English was your language of instruction, please submit a confirmation of your previous university.
• 3.) Approval by the Admissions Board is normally based after an interview.

5. Do I need to send my IELTS certificate directly from the test centre to you? Do I need to add a motivation letter too? What are the required documents for this programme?

• Required documents:
  • Photo of your passport with family name / surname and first / given name on the back
  • Curriculum vitae / Resumé
  • Motivation letter
  • Module choice
  • Photocopies of:
    • School leaving certificate with a German or English translation by a sworn translator
    • Bachelor’s diploma(s) or equivalent diploma(s) from a national/international higher education institution with a German or English translation by a sworn translator including final transcript(s) or equivalent marks/grades
    • Proof of English
    • APS Certificate (only for Chinese, Mongolian, Indian and Vietnamese applicants)

6. What’s the course language? Are the courses in English or German?

For the master’s program, “International Management and Finance”, the courses are in English.

7. Do I have to do the language proficiency test?

Applicants who are not English native speakers:

• Sufficient knowledge of the English language (Level B2 GER) verified by TOEIC Listening and Reading with a score of at least 785, TOEIC Speaking and Writing with a score of at least 310, TOEFL(iBT)-test score of at least 87 points, TOEFL(ITP)-test score of at least 543 points, IELTS 5,5, Cambridge English: First (FCE), Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage), LCCI EfB Level 2 (Distinction), LCCI EfB Level 3 (Pass) or equivalent.
• If all the courses of your Bachelor course of study have been in English, you can provide a diploma supplement or an equivalent document from your university and you don’t have to do an English test.

8. How long are the English certificates valid?

The results of your English certificates like TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS are generally valid for around 2 years.

9. I obtained my 2nd degree while I was studying in an EU-Country. The course was taught entirely in English. We wrote our bachelor thesis in English as well. Is it a good proof of English proficiency, or is it not sufficient?

If all the courses of your Bachelor course of study have been in English, you can provide a diploma supplement or an equivalent document from your university and you don’t have to do an English test.

10. Do I need a GMAT or GER to apply?

No.

11. Do I need to have a German language certificate?

You don’t need a German language certificate. Your studies in Zweibrücken include a German language and culture course.

12. Is the semester abroad mandatory for the double degree?

Please note that a stay abroad at our partner university in Argentina for one semester is mandatory for the double degree. For the semester abroad, you don’t have to pay an additional fee but you have to finance your travel and accommodation expenses. Please check if there are any restrictions in your country concerning a study visa for Argentina.

13. When will the semester abroad start? How is it organised?

The semester in Argentina at the Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) starts in the second semester of the master’s program. It lasts 6 months and starts in March. The semester abroad includes an internship of at least 6 weeks, which is organised by the university. The university will also organise an apartment. Personnel matters like Visa, Insurance and Arrival and Departure have to be organised by the student.

14. What are the requirements for the semester abroad in Argentina?

The students must participate in a Spanish language course before their stay in Argentina.

15. What about the contact letter for the DAAD scholarship?

If you want to apply for a DAAD scholarship, you have to proof that you have already contacted us. Write us an email saying that you are interested in one of our study programs and when you want to apply; and we will answer you. You just attach the email correspondence to your DAAD application.

16. Where can I get help finding an apartment in Zweibrücken?

• There are no apartments offered by the university. You will have to apply for a room in the student dorm via the following website: https://www.studierendenwerk-kaiserslautern.de/en/housing/international
• If there are no available rooms, you will have to live in a private apartment. (https://www.studierendenwerk-kaiserslautern.de/en/housing/private-residential-market)

17. How much is the tuition fee?

There is no tuition fee, but you will have to pay for the enrolment every semester and the student card once. Currently, the enrolment fee is about 123,00€ and the student card is about 8,00€. (if you already have a German master’s degree, the master’s study fee is 700,00 Euro per semester for second study course). These costs are also mandatory for non-EU students.

18. Is it possible to receive financial aid as an international student?

• International students can apply for the following scholarship:
• https://www.hs-kl.de/hochschule/referate-stabsstellen/wirtschaft-und-transfer/deutschlandstipendium/deutschlandstipendium-studierende

19. Is it possible to apply for one of the programmes having two bachelor’s degrees (both in the field of tourism (tourism + hospitality management))?

The academic requirements for the admission are proof of a degree in economics, business, management, or finance degree program or equivalent. If your degree is equivalent, it needs to be decided by the Admission Board.

20. In addition to a bachelor’s degree, I also have a master's degree in economics. Can I again apply for a master's program?

Yes, you can apply for a master’s program at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, Campus Zweibrücken. If it is a second master’s program, the tuition fees are 700,00Euro per semester (only in the case that your 1st Master was obtained in Germany).

21. Do you offer any language courses like the IELTS preparation course?

Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, Campus Zweibrücken offers language courses during the semester breaks. There are also internationally known skill tests for English (TOEIC) and French (TFI).

22. Can I enrol through the online-portal, or do I have to contact uni-assist?

Applicants with a first degree from outside of Germany must send their application with all needed documents to uni-assist (Arbeits- und Servicestelle für Internationale Studienbewerber). The steps of application are well explained on the website of uni-assist (https://www.uni-assist.de/). During the online application process at uni-assist, you will get all information about admission requirements and required documents. The online application board will open at the beginning of May.

23. Am I eligible to apply for the program if I am from a non-EU member country?

The country of origin, EU or non- EU, is irrelevant for the admission. Applicants with a first degree from outside of Germany must send their application with all needed documents to uni-assist.

24. In the program’s website, it is mentioned that the intake of this program is typically 15 students per semester. Is this number fixed for every semester?

The number of admissions is based on the quality of the applications and the proven requirements of the applicants.

25. Do you do a preliminary check of documents before application?

Please understand that we can’t check eligibility in advance and without an official application. uni-assist is responsible for the verification and assessment of foreign degrees, marks and certificates. Please note that we don’t offer any preregistration, admission will only be granted if all admission requirements are fulfilled (first degree must be completed).

26. What kind of documents do I have to submit?

• (All submitted materials must be in English or German.)
• Photo of your Passport with family name / surname and first / given name(s) on the back
• Curriculum Vitae / Resumé
• Motivation letter
• Copies of
  • https://www.hs-kl.de/en/studying/application/enrollment-from-germany/important-documents
  • Bachelor's diploma(s) or equivalent diploma(s) from a national/international higher education institution with a German or an English translation including final transcript(s) or equivalent marks/grades
  • School leaving certificate with German or English translation
• Proof of English language proficiency (see above: No 7)
• APS certificate (only for Chinese, Mongolian, Indian and Vietnamese applicants)
• Filled in and signed form of module choice (will be provided in application portal to download)
• For students of postgraduate studies in Germany additional
  • „Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung“ ( clearance certificate ) for programs which are not completed
  • Deregistration / withdrawal certificate
  • If completed: Certificates of Master’s degree

27. Who do I have to send the requested documents to?

• If you apply through the uni-assist website, you will have to send all required documents directly to uni-assist ( online upload )
• If you apply through our university application portal ( only possible with a bachelor degree obtained in Germany ), you will have to send all required documents to our university.

• Not only does our campus in Zweibrücken have a lot to offer, the city itself also has a lot of charm. Zweibrücken offers many opportunities to find a shift from everyday student life.
• With a population of around 34,000, Zweibrücken is very familiar and close to home. Due to its special location, the “City of Roses” forms a central location for the multiple surrounding communities. The town is also located directly on the border with France.
• Culture and tourism are not neglected here. Annual events such as the town festival, various concerts and theatre performances are firmly established. There are also countless activities offered. These range from climbing, hiking and bowling to shopping in one of Germany's best-known outlets. You can also enjoy a cozy evening in one of the many cafés and bistros. Let the "Zwebrigger dialect" convince you!

• You have successfully enroled at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences and are starting your degree programme. If only there weren't so many questions about what to do next, who to contact if you have any questions, and what support measures are available. The Student Life Cycle department will help you to orientate yourself from start to finish and will guide you through your studies with various offers.
• Furthermore, our international office supports you with accommodating in Germany and surviving your first few days.
  • Find the international office here
  • And go through their FAQ