With the Pre-Bachelor program, you can secure a place in our Bachelor International Business program even with an average school-leaving grade.
Start your student life with the Pre-Bachelor study program! This foundation course, which runs from September to December enables you to improve your mathematics and English skills and acquire initial business knowledge. It is the perfect preparation for studying in English and finishes with the Duolingo test. Afterwards, you can start the Bachelor International Business in February. By enrolling on the Pre-Bachelor program, you can secure your place at MBS even with an average school-leaving grade.
Studying at Munich Business School marks the beginning of a new phase of life and a new stage in your education. The Pre-Bachelor program supports you through this process: In one semester, from September to December, you will expand your English and mathematics skills, gain initial insights into business topics, acquire helpful learning strategies for university study, make new friends and learn to work in international teams. It's the ideal way to make a successful start to your business studies!
After the Pre-Bachelor program, you will start directly with the bachelor's program in International Business in February and obtain your Bachelor of Arts degree after a total of four years of study.
The English-language Pre-Bachelor study program is a compact preparatory semester from September to December. It consists of mathematics, English and introductory business courses. You will also learn methods and strategies for efficient learning as well as time management and self-management. Throughout the program, you will prepare for the Duolingo test, which you take at the end of the program. Students with no knowledge of German also take a beginner's course in German as a foreign language.
Course overview:
After completing the Pre-Bachelor study program, you can move straight onto your Bachelor International Business studies from February.
The Pre-Bachelor study program requires a university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura, IB Diploma, A-levels, etc.) as well as good English language skills. Proof of English language skills at least at B2 level is sufficient for the application.
You apply for the Pre-Bachelor study program in combination with the Bachelor International Business program. The two-step admission process consists of a written application, which you submit either via our online form or by email, and an online interview via Microsoft Teams.
To apply for the Pre-Bachelor's program, submit your documents at the same time as your application for your future Bachelor's degree at MBS.
The application process for our study programs consists of two consecutive steps: a written application and a personal interview.
The quality of teaching and the training of sought-after specialists and managers are at the heart of Munich Business School. By studying at MBS, you are investing in your future. You can conveniently pay your tuition fees in seven semester installments or 42 monthly installments. Depending on which partner university you would like to spend your semester abroad at, or if you would like to pursue a dual degree, additional costs may apply.
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There are three admission pathways to the Bachelor’s program at Munich Business School:
Munich Business School also offers a Pre-Bachelor program in International Business as the ideal preparation for bachelor’s-level study.
English Proficiency
Applicants for the Bilingual Track must proof their English language skills by passing one of the following language tests:
Note: If the test is also used to apply for a visa, please check the requirements of the respective embassy in advance.
Test results can only be accepted if achieved within the last two years. If you are unable to obtain your test results before handing in your MBS application, please advise us of your planned test date.
The English proficiency test can be waived by applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. US High School Diploma, IB Diploma).
If you apply for the English Track, you must proof your English language skills by passing one of the following language tests:
Note: If the test is also used to apply for a visa, please check the requirements of the respective embassy in advance.
Test results can only be accepted if achieved within the last two years. If you are unable to obtain your test results before handing in your MBS application, please advise us of your planned test date.
The English proficiency test can be waived by applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. US High School Diploma, IB Diploma).
You would like to change university and continue your studies at Munich Business School? We offer Bachelor students the possibility of a transfer to the 2nd or 3rd semester. Previous knowledge in the fields of business administration and management, business law, accounting, mathematics and economics is required. Equivalent study and examination achievements, which have been acquired in an economics program in the basic studies, are counted towards the first two semesters of the bachelor's program at MBS up to a total of 60 ECTS.
Pre-Check of your academic achievements
For a non-binding pre-check of your academic achievements, please submit your curriculum vitae, an official grade confirmation as well as the official module descriptions of the courses you have already completed (with details on ECTS number per course, learning content, number of hours, type of final achievement and learning outcomes). The administrative fee for the Pre-Check is 60 euros. In case of a subsequent application to MBS, the application fee is waived.
Admission requirements
Application deadlines for transfer students
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our student advisory service.
Please transfer the application fee of 60 Euro to:
Munich Business School GmbH
Account 1020132229
Deutsche Kreditbank (Bank Code 120 300 00)
BIC: BYLADEM1001
IBAN: DE23120300001020132229
or via PayPal: paypal@munich-business-school.de
Upon receipt of the application fee, the Admission Office checks your documents and invites you to a personal interview. You will receive your feedback within three days. Since the number of study places is limited, we recommend an early application. Your application is possible up to one year in advance. You will then submit your school leaving certificate and proof of English language skills by the start of your studies at the latest.
MBS offers partial scholarships to committed prospective students. In order to apply for one of the limited scholarships, please submit a personal statement with your application for a study place. In this statement, you convincingly justify your interest in the scholarship program. You can find further information at Scholarships and Financing.
MBS offers application rounds on a monthly basis. You pick one round for your application.
Here are our deadlines and admission rounds for starting your studies in February or September:
The personal interview (approx. 45 minutes) consists of three parts:
You will receive the results of the interview within one week. If you are accepted, the Admission Office will send you your personal study contract. The place of study is then reserved for three weeks. To secure your place of study, you return your signed contract to MBS by e-mail or mail and make a deposit.
Upon acceptance of the study place, you will be required to pay an enrollment fee of 690 Euro (for international students: 1,490 Euro) and a deposit of 1,990 Euro. The latter is offset against the payment installment of your semester fee.
If you are a Non-EU national, you are required to apply for a student visa in order to start your studies in Germany. To obtain a visa invitation letter from Munich Business School, please take the following steps:
Munich Business School offers attractive scholarships. These are 10 - 50% for the 1st and 2nd Bachelor semester. The application for one of the scholarships is made together with the application for a study place. Further information can be found under "Scholarships and financing".
The program is also aimed at pre-bachelor students.
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