Applied Business Administration study programs

Study Applied Business Administration in Germany (2026/27)

Applied Business Administration in Germany

Germany’s Applied Business Administration programs equip international students with practical management skills, solid theoretical foundations, and direct industry exposure in Europe’s strongest economy. Taught in English, these degrees combine core disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and human resources with hands-on learning through internships, case studies, and projects with companies from innovative startups to global corporations like Siemens, Bosch, and BMW. Reflecting Germany’s leadership in Industry 4.0, green business practices, and entrepreneurship, programs also strengthen cross-cultural communication and leadership skills in international classroom settings.

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Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Most Popular Universities for Applied Business Administration

Top 10
Applied Business Administration Universities (by popularity)

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Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

2 programs

Brand University of Applied Sciences

1 program

Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

1 program

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)

1 program

Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences

10 programs

IU International University of Applied Sciences

13 programs

Reutlingen University

1 program

Kiel University of Applied Sciences

1 program

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

4 programs

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University of Duisburg-Essen

1 program

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Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

0 - 4,740 euros (per semester)

Master

0 - 4,998 euros (per semester)

MBA

3,450 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Applied Business Administration study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 June	15 September
Bachelor	15 July	31 August
MBA	No courses	No deadlines (apply anytime)

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 June

Admission-free courses

15 September

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

31 August

MBA

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

No deadlines (apply anytime)

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).