• The requirements for application are a higher education entrance certificate equivalent to the German Abitur and sufficient knowledge of the English language (B2, CEFR).
• You can check if your educational background is equivalent to the German Abitur here.

Please use the DoSV for registration and the online application portal CAMPO in order to submit your documents. You can also find the required documents to be submitted in this portal. A step-by-step guide on how to use the CAMPO portal is available through this video tutorial.

• The degree program is taught in English throughout. Therefore, proficient knowledge of the English language is an essential prerequisite to successfully complete the program. English skills similar to English B2 (CEFR) should be proven in an appropriate form (Higher education entrance certificate, TOEFL, etc…). For instance, in case your entire education was completed at an institution with English as the medium of instruction, or your school leaving certificate states that your English proficiency is at least equivalent to a B2 level (e.g. German higher education entrance certificate) then it would suffice as a proof of English language proficiency. Alternatively, a general English language test certificate is accepted. Official proof should be attached to the application documents.
  • TOEFL >=80
  • IELTS >=6
  • Cambridge Certificate “First Certificate in English” Grade C or better
• Proof can also be provided by submitting a German “Abitur” certificate if it certifies an English level of at least B2.

Since the program is taught in English, there are no German language requirements. However, German language skills are very important, both for your life in Germany and later for job search after your graduation. The FAU supports you by offering many opportunities to learn German quickly and effectively.

In total you have to take three language courses, split up into at least 2 different languages as part of the compulsory modules of the program.

You can start learning a language without any prior knowledge. The goal is to acquire fluency in one of the chosen languages by the end of your studies.

The tuition fee is the same for EU as well as non-EU students. Students are required to pay a “Semesterbeitrag” of 72 UR which includes administrative fees and a basic ticket that can be used for public transport. This fee is subject to change every semester.

Students will receive an email from the Student Administration Office in good time with all the information. The bank details for the transfer and other important information can be found in campo in the “Student Services” area (tab “Certificates”).

There are quite a lot. You can find information on the Scholarship Organizations The most important ones are DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) and Bayhost. Please inform yourself on the relevant homepages.

You can take a look at the current IBS Study Plan or the IES Study Plan to get an overview of the courses offered. You can also take a look at the Module Handbook for detailed descriptions of courses. All documents are available on the subpages for IES and IBS.

The international perspective is complemented by a mandatory semester abroad that is integrated into the curriculum.

The degree program consists of individual modules that are awarded ECTS points. ECTS points are used as a system for structuring, calculating and certifying the amount of study work, whereby one ECTS point corresponds to 30 hours of work. For a module with 5 ECTS points, a workload of around 150 hours must therefore be expected, which is divided between attendance times at the university (4 hours per week during the lecture period for most modules) and self-study.

Please use the website of the International Office to get an overview about the different partner universities.

In the introductory events, the most important contents for the timetable are discussed and it is also explained in detail how to create it. To find instructions on how to create a timetable via Campo click here. You can also view all courses in Campo at any time (under “Study programs” and “Course catalogue”). In order to find out which modules you should take in the respective semesters to complete your degree program in the standard period of study, check out the study plans in the module hand book and the relevant examination regulation. You can also search for courses via the course catalog click here.

At the beginning of each winter semester, the department organizes various introductory events in the first week of the semester. These include numerous welcome events and special happenings for international students. There is also a mentoring program for targeted support with problems and organizational issues as well as the planning of regular leisure activities outside the university. For further information about the first week click here. More information also in our StudOn group.

All the platforms required for your degree program will be presented and explained in detail during the introduction week. You will need Campo and StudOn in particular. Login details will be sent to you when you enroll at the latest.

If you would like to attend a specific course, you must register for it via StudOn . Simply join the course as a member to gain access to the materials. You can also find the StudOn link for a specific course in Campo. Please note that there may be specific registration deadlines or space restrictions. More information on the homepage of the specific chair offering the module/course. You must then register separately via Campo for the examinations.

This can be determined by each module coordinator. Please enquire with the lecturers responsible. Normally, attendance is not compulsory in the lectures but it is in the language courses and seminars.

The degree program consists of individual modules that are awarded ECTS points. ECTS points are used as a system for structuring, calculating and certifying the amount of study work, whereby one ECTS point corresponds to 30 hours of work. For a module with 5 ECTS points, a workload of around 150 hours must therefore be expected, which is divided between attendance times at the university (4 hours per week during the lecture period for most modules) and self-study.

Take a placement test if you already know the language, do not start with A1 (except for German as a foreign language where you can only start from A2). For more information about admission and placement go to the language center.

The week before the lectures start and during the first days of the lecture period. You can register via StudOn.

In total you have to take three language courses, split up into at least two different languages as part of the compulsory modules of the program.

Chinese, English, French, German as a foreign language (level A2 and higher levels), Italian, Portuguese and Spanish

You can start learning a language without any prior knowledge. The goal is to acquire fluency in one of the chosen languages by the end of your studies.

Usually, you can only miss 20% of the classes unexcused, otherwise you will not be allowed to take the Exam. For instance, if the language course takes place once a week, you can miss a total of 2 classes.

There is an exam registration period (SoSe: May / June, WiSe: November / December) during which you can register for the exams. The registration takes place via campo , there you can also find information about the dates and rooms of the exams.

If you are unable to take the exam, you need to get an “Attest” from a doctor
send it / hand it in together with the “Antrag auf Rücktritt wegen Krankheit” to the examination office. Deadline: 7-10 days after the exam.

First, you have to inform the supervisors about it and the examination office needs to be informed immediately. After that, you need to visit a “Vetrauensarzt” chosen by the FAU who then has to certify that you are unable to sit an examination. S/he issues an “Attest” which has to be send to the examination office. Microsoft Word – 20170801_Vertrauensärzte_April19.docx (fau.de)

You should register again for the exam during the registration period for the next semester. Please keep in mind that you must finish the GOP modules and their respective exams by the end of the third semester, and you must finish all exams, including the bachelor’s thesis, by the end of the eighth semester.

Normally, you can repeat an exam three times. Note that GOP-modules and the bachelor thesis can only be repeated once.

The results are published on campo as soon as they are available. If you have any questions regarding the grade or the possibility of an exam review, please contact the person responsible for the respective module. You can always access and view your grades at any point within the transcript in Campo.

The GOP consists of modules from the first two semesters worth 50 ECTS. All modules in the GOP must be passed by the end of the third subject semester at the latest. Here, only completed modules from the assessment phase count. Examinations for GOP modules may only be repeated once in a later semester.

The assessment phase consists of 60 ECTS. 10 ECTS may be from modules that are not part of the GOP. For these 10 ECTS credits, you may repeat examinations three times and/or sit the examinations in a later semester.

If there are reasons for which you are not responsible, an extension may be granted upon written application to the examination board. You must always submit the application for an extension to the Examinations Office and the reasons must be substantiated. Otherwise: “Exmatriculation”.

Yes, the assessment phase needs to be completed in order for you to be able to apply for going abroad.

Yes, modules that are part of the assessment phase are weighted by the factor 0.5, whereas the other modules are factored by 1.0 into the final grade.

• Please use the website of the International Office to get an overview about the different partner universities.
• Additionally, there is the “International Day” which takes place in November. Here, you can get information regarding the partner universities, the application process, and the learning agreements.

• The deadline for applying via the online application form is in the beginning of December. A few weeks later, you will receive an email informing you about the outcome of your application. If it was successful, you can accept/reject the spot offered to you. If this is not the case, you can apply again in a second round of application which starts in March.
• It is important to note that partner universities might require a specific language level, so please inform yourself prior to selecting partner universities.

A lot of exams in the fourth semester are scheduled very early, some even before the lecture period ends. For individual solutions, please contact the lecturer. Please keep in mind that it is always possible to take the exam in a later examination period.

Learning agreements are written agreements about the recognition of modules taken abroad and their equivalency to modules at FAU WISO. Please contact the chair offering the module you want to obtain a learning agreement for.

1:How many ECTS will I get for each course?

The number of courses you need to participate in depends on the course competency and the total workload at the foreign university. Generally, each ECTS corresponds to a workload of 25 – 30 hours. If you would like to include courses that would not be part of the Auslandsblock module, then depending on the competency, each foreign course would be worth 5 ECTS. Courses outside of the Auslandsblock cannot be awarded more or less than 5 ECTS.

The Auslandsblock works a little differently. Each course within the Auslandsblock can be worth different ECTS. However, the sum total for the Auslandsblock can only either be 5, 10, 15 or 20 ECTS.

Example 1: You would like to include two courses worth 6 ECTS into the Auslandsblock. The learning agreement for the Auslandsblock would be rounded down to 10 ECTS from 12 ECTS.

Example 2: You would like to include 4 courses into the Auslandsblock. Three courses are worth 5 ECTS and one course is worth 4 ECTS. The learning agreement for the Auslandsblock would be rounded up to 20 ECTS from 19 ECTS.

Example 3: You would like to participate in 4 courses but only include two courses into the Auslandsblock. Each course is worth 7,5 ECTS and you have two learning agreements for the elective modules “Empirical Finance” and “Implementing Innovation” worth 5 ECTS each. Since each foreign course is worth 7,5 ECTS you can include the “leftover” ECTS from the other two learning agreements into the Auslandsblock. So, the learning agreement for the Auslandsblock could include 2 courses accounting for 7,5 ECTS each, “Empirical Finance” accounting for 2.5 ECTS (leftover) and “Implementing Innovation” accounting for 2.5 ECTS (leftover). Therefore, the learning agreement for the Auslandsblock would be worth 20 ECTS.

However, the final decision on the number of ECTS awarded for each foreign course will be taken individually.

2: What kind of courses can I choose at the foreign university?

As a mandatory requirement, you need to complete 20 ECTS abroad. Students should do the following when they pick courses:

1:Select the courses that you are interested in at the foreign university. The courses should have an affiliation to business and/or economics.

2: Check the Module Handbook for equivalence. You should read the course descriptions and assess whether the foreign course is similar to one of the courses within the most recent Module Handbook. The foreign courses can be part of the specific electives or the general electives.

3: In case you find an equivalence, contact the lecture/chair and request for a learning agreement.

3.1: While requesting for a learning agreement, you should send the foreign course description and a filled out learning agreement form (see homepage of the International Office). The foreign course description should include information about the course content, the workload (either in total number of hours or the foreign credits) and the form of assessment (it is important that the course receives a grade and not just a “pass” or fail”. “Pass” or “Fail” cannot be booked in Campo.)

4: In case you do cannot find an equivalent course, you can use some of the broader modules such as FACT Auslandsmodul, Auslandsblock, etc.

4.1: In case you would like to apply to the Auslandsblock, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/6w4nxCuMSufjVmYV8. As an IBS or IES student, you do not need to fill out the official learning agreement form.

4.2: If you would like to apply to one of the other broader modules, you should follow the same steps as described in 3.1.

If you would like to participate in additional courses, you should pick courses that have an equivalence to one of the courses within the Module Handbook. You should not have participated in the equivalent course at FAU earlier. These could be part of the specific electives or the general electives. You can also participate in mandatory courses, such as Foreign Language 2/ Foreign Language 1.2 by creating a learning agreement. These additional courses would then be recognized as an specific elective/ general elective/ mandatory module (not as elective abroad) and you would not have to participate in these courses at FAU again.

3: Is there a module called “Elective Abroad”?

There is no module called “Elective Abroad.” All courses you take abroad are recognized as part of your electives area within the IBS or IES program.

Regardless of which module you use for recognition, all approved courses are counted as electives within your 45 ECTS elective requirement.

A single course can count toward multiple requirements simultaneously. For example, if you take Monetary Policy abroad and it is listed as a specific elective, it will count toward:

The module will only be booked once on Campo and will only be visible as one module in your transcript, however, Campo implicitly registers the module as fulfilling the requirements listed above.

4: What happens if I take more than 20 ECTS abroad and fail a course?

If you complete more than the required 20 ECTS abroad and fail one of the courses but still achieve at least 20 ECTS in total, you do not need to retake the failed course. Only the passed courses will be recognized and transferred to FAU.

5: Can I submit Learning Agreements without a syllabus?

No. A detailed syllabus is mandatory for all Learning Agreements, including the Auslandsblock module learning agreement. General course titles or short summaries are not sufficient. The syllabus must include:

6: When do I need to submit my Learning Agreements?

There is no strict FAU WiSo deadline for submitting Learning Agreements. However, it is highly recommended to complete them before your semester abroad begins to secure recognition in advance. If your host university does not provide syllabi beforehand, you can finalize the agreements as soon as you receive the course descriptions. However, you might have a deadline for the mobility platform or your host university.

7: Are language courses recognized as electives?

Language courses cannot count toward electives. They can only be recognized under Foreign Language Module 1.1, 1.2, or 2, provided:

Learning Agreements – Büro für internationale Beziehungen (fau.de)

In order to have your grades recognized, you need to make an appointment with your study coordinator with the following documents:

Lastly, you need to send a Field report (Erfahrungsbericht) as a pdf-document to the international office via email, as your grades will not be processed without it. You can find more information here: https://ib.wiso.fau.de/en/outgo/nach-dem-aufenthalt/accreditation-grade-transfer/. Please note that the Field report (Erfahrungsbericht) on the mobility platform is not sufficient as the international office does not have access to it. So, you need to send the Field report (Erfahrungsbericht) as a PDF via email.

Students will receive an email from the Student Administration Office in good time with all the information about re-registration for the coming semester. The bank details for the transfer and other important information can be found in Campo in the “Student Services” area (tab “Certificates”).

There is the General Student Advisory Service (ibz-rewi@fau.de) which helps with organizational questions about the degree program (such as admission regulations and application procedures as well as changing degree programs and dropping out). For degree-specific questions please contact the respective program coordinator.

Students can be temporarily exempted from their studies upon application. This application must be made before the start of lectures. The reasons for the leave of absence (e.g. serious illness, pregnancy/parental leave or internship) must be submitted in writing and documented. A semester of leave does not count as a semester of study and can therefore be helpful in order to officially complete the degree program within the standard period of study.

There is a family room at Lange Gasse 20. In addition to a changing unit with pad, there is also a comfortable armchair for breastfeeding and resting, as well as a cot and a washbasin. Access to this room is via the activation on the FAUcard (application by e-mail to siport@fau.de) or via the caretaker (room: LG 2.433).

Please contact the FAUcard Service Office (Room 1.056; Halbmondstraße 6-8; 91054 Erlangen) by e-mail (studierendenkarte@fau.de) or in person.

Name changes must be communicated to the Student Administration Office. However, you can change your address yourself via the IDM portal.

A certificate of enrolment can be retrieved online via campo (tab “Student Services” and “Certificates”) after enrolment and with an activated user ID.

The Examinations Office can rebook modules for you if the course of study in campo is not correct. If you have any questions about individual module grades, please contact the respective module coordinator.