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Academic information

International Study Programme (ISP) in the area of Business Administration

Semester at DHBW Stuttgart

This programme is designed for exchange and study abroad students who wish to study at DHBW Stuttgart for one or two semesters. Courses are available either in English or in German.

Courses

Students can choose from the International Study Programme or from the Regular Study Programme.

Please note that the classes of the International Study Programme may change depending on the number of applicants for the specific class. The final list of regular courses in English is available approx. one week before the semester starts.

Students who consider taking curriculum classes taught in German need to check the information of the respective department on the German website and contact the International Office.

Language Requirements

Exchange students can choose from any classes the DHBW Stuttgart offers according to their language ability. There are classes taught in English in various departments and in the International Programme, where classes are open to students from all backgrounds. However, the International Programme is explicitly designed for exchange students. Students of the DHBW Stuttgart may attend at a voluntary basis. In addition, international students can participate in individual projects, where the language of instruction is English.

Students can take classes from different semester levels according to their knowledge and background. The number of credits students receive depends on the assessment, the contact hours of each class and the amount of workload students have to invest. At the end of each study period students will be provided with a transcript of records, stating all information of the kind of lecture, grades and number of ECTS.

Students who wish to take regular curriculum classes in English need to prove their knowledge of English before arrival in Stuttgart (B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Language- CEFR). Exchange and study abroad programme students are required to submit proof of their proficiency in English or German according to the course selection. We accept DAAD-language certificate or compatible f. ex. certifying TOEFL IBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, TOEIC 765 or higher or IELTS 6, at least level B2. Partner institutions are expected to select students who meet these requirements.

Native English speakers along with students who are taking their degree programme in English  are exempted.

Students who wish to take classes taught in German need to have the equivalent of B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Academic Calender

 

WINTER SEMESTER (September – February)

SUMMER SEMESTER (March – August)

 

For exact dates please contact the International Office. The dates depend on the courses chosen and year of study.

 
Welcome DaysOrientation during the first week of SeptemberOrientation during the first week of March 
International Study Programme (English)September - December (including mandatory courses "German Language Intensive
Course A1" and "Intercultural Training Germany")
March - June  (including mandatory courses "German Language Intensive Course A1"
and "Intercultural Training Germany")
 
Programmes taught in GermanSept/Oct/Nov - Dec/Jan/FebMarch/April – June/July/August 

Public Holidays Germany - Year 2023/2024

German Unification Day 2023 3 October
All Saints’ Day 2023 1 November
Christmas 24 /25 /26 December
New Year´s Eve 31 December
New Year´s Day 1 January
Epiphany 6 January
Good Friday 29 March
Easter Monday 1 April
Labour Day 1 May
Ascension Day 9 May
Pentecost 20 May
Corpus Christi 30 May
German Unification Day 2024 3 October
All Saints´ Day 2024 1 November
Christmas 24/25/26 December
New Year´s Eve 31 December
New Year´s Day 1 January