Overview

At International Business Studies from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) special attention is given to the variety of approaches that businesses choose to adapt their international operations to the diversity of laws, business practices, and cultures across the globe. Students acquire all the skills necessary to succeed in an international environment.

Careers

Master of International Business Studies Alumni started working after completion of their studies in highly reputated companies, such as:

Adidas

BCG

BMW

Bosch Rexrodt AG

GfK Group

MAN

Mercedes

Puma

Rehau

Remondis International

Roedl & Partner

Roland Berger

Siemens

… and many more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment of International Business

International Management

International Strategic Management

International Functional Management

International Information Management

International Finance and Change Management

Soft Skills

International Corporate Sustainability

International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nuremberg, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Finance International Business View 109 other Masters in Economics in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum vitae including passport photo (2 pages max.)

Certificate of bachelor’s degree

Transcript of university records.

High school graduation certificate (“international baccalaureate” or “Abitur”) and transcript

Certificates of further foreign languages spoken, if applicable

Proof of experience abroad, e.g. an internship certificate, copy of registration card, scholarship, transcript, etc.

A digital copy of your application video in a common format, e.g. MP4 (more information can be found below under the section ‘selection criteria’)

Applicants from China, Vietnam, and Mongolia will have to include APS certification

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Business Administration, Management, Economics or a related subject, and the respective, individual GPA in this degree

English language proficiency (at least TOEFL 105, IELTS 7.5)

Relevant experience abroad (at least three months outside of your home country)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

FAU has no tuition fees, but students must pay a €72 semester contribution to stay enrolled.

Living costs

Nuremberg

Germany

690 - 1040 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Nuremberg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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