Located in the heart of the city, the practice-oriented programs at FAU WiSo offer outstanding career opportunities. Situated centrally in Nuremberg, modern seminar rooms, computer labs, and a library are complemented by a diverse range of cultural and sports activities, creating a vibrant campus life. All essential information for preparing your studies – from application, admission, and enrollment – is provided in a clear and structured overview.
The most important steps in the application and enrollment process
At a Glance
- Programs: International Business Studies or International Economic Studies
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Duration of studies: 6 semesters
- Start of the programs: Winter semester
- Teaching language: completely in English
- Admission: With NC
- Special ways to study: 1-subject Bachelor, International degree program, Cooperative Bachelor’s degree program
- Deadline for applications: 15th of July
- Location: Nuremberg (WiSo)
General Admission Requirements
The following information is intended for German applicants as well as domestic educational applicants. Different regulations and deadlines may apply for international prospective students.
Admission to a university degree program requires a higher education entrance qualification. Traditionally, the Abitur serves as proof of a general higher education entrance qualification and grants access to all fields of study at universities and higher education institutions.
In addition, there are other entrance qualifications that permit the study of certain subjects. General access to higher education is also available to master craftsmen and equivalent qualified individuals, while professionally qualified applicants may be granted subject-specific university admission.
Furthermore, some degree programs may require additional qualifications, such as specific language skills.
Specific Admission Requirements
Admission
- 1st semester: With NC
- Higher semesters: With NC
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 15.07.
- Summer semester: not possible
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants: No DSH, English (level B2, CEFR)
- More information is provided in the FAQ section.
Requirements for International Applicants
Special admission requirements and application deadlines apply to international students interested in studying at FAU – here is an overview of all the important information.
Registration and Enrollment
Please use the DoSV for registration and the Online Application Portal CAMPO to submit your application. Kindly note that applicants are required to hand in paper copies of several documents. Please inform yourself in a timely manner which documents are required and whether you need to provide a certified copy. Please find more detailed information upon entering your application into CAMPO.
Following a successful application or admission, students must complete enrollment and matriculation within the designated deadlines by submitting all necessary documents. Official membership at the university is granted only upon completion of the matriculation process.
Important Notice
Kindly note that applications are only possible within the above time frame. The admission committee does not offer pre-screening of application documents and does not accept applications via e-mail or applications outside of the given time frame. We ask you to please respect the admission process.

Contact
International Business Studies
| Ms. Nikhila Raghavan | Phone: +49 911 5302-96416 | Email: nikhila.raghavan@fau.de |
International Economic Studies
| Dr. Maximilian Pöhnlein | Email: maximilian.poehnlein@fau.de |