Global Business (M. A.)

Evidence of the following qualifications has to be provided for admission to the master’s degree course in Global Business (GBU):

• Completion of a domestic or foreign university degree in economics with at least 210 ECTS credit points. A certificate must be submitted as proof. The Examination Committee decides on equivalence.
• Applicants must pass an aptitude test for the master's degree course in Global Business. Details on this test are available in Appendix 2 of the Statutes for this course.
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (level B2 of the Common European Framework). All accepted tests are available in "Proof of Language Skills"-documents.
• Please note: Your admission cannot be reviewed until all application documents have been submitted. It is not possible to make a final statement without looking at the certificates first. We cannot provide advance information regarding your chances of admission by e-mail or telephone.

Please find details on Master application or Master Application from abroad on the pages of Service Center Study Affairs.

NOTE on 180/210  ECTS:

Can I apply even if I have obtained less than 210 ECTS (normally 180 ECTS) in my previous bachelor’s degree?

It is possible to apply for the GBU master’s degree with less than 210 ECTS; however, proof of compensation of the missing 30 ECTS has to be provided no later than the end of the application period by means of:

• proof of practical experience outside the degree course which corresponds to the practical semester of a bachelor’s degree in economics a business-related subject in terms of content and scope,
  or
• proof of practical or theoretical study and examinations taken at a German or foreign university in addition to the student’s first degree which corresponds in content and scope to the demands of a bachelor's degree in economics or commercial sciences.

NOTE: Please note that where documents are submitted to show evidence of practical professional experience or either practical or theoretical achievements worth 30 ECTS – in addition to a bachelor’s degree – the documents must clearly indicate that the 30 ECTS were obtain over and above the bachelor's degree programme. Confirmation can be provided by the university showing that the ECTS/internship were not counted towards the first degree. The duration of the practical professional experience gained outside the first degree should be equivalent to 20 weeks of full-time work. Furthermore, the internship reference must be submitted in officially certified form together with the other application documents.

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If you have any questions, you can get in touch with the THI International Office.

Applies to applications for summer semester 2027 and beyond

With immediate effect, applicants from India with Bachelor’s degrees in the following fields

• Engineering
• Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics
• Business / Management

 must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having passed the Digital Master Test (dMAT):

https://aps-india.de/

in order to obtain an APS certificate relevant for your visa.

Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor's degree:

 Programmes requiring dMAT (pdf)

The test costs 150 €. Registration is now open.

Timetable for applications for the 2027 summer semester:

September 15, 2026: deadline registration for dMAT
September 26, 2026: dMAT test date at 10 locations in India
October 12, 2026: certificate available

 Full details can be found at: https://aps-india.de/dmat/

Please note: THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!

Application period at THI for English-taught Master programmes for the summer semester 2027: 15 October 2026 to 15 January 2027

Our international full-time students can gain a foothold in the German labour market after completing their studies at THI. To do this, it is important that they have a good knowledge of German and soft skills in regional studies and intercultural communication. We offer our international students the following programmes in these areas:

• Intercultural seminars:In intercultural workshops and training courses, our international students familiarise themselves intensively and practically with the special features of German culture. This enables them to move confidently and self-assuredly in intercultural situations.
• General and specialised German courses:We offer our international students German courses at all levels - both general language and subject-specific. Our courses at the THI Language Center are tailored to the needs of students and prepare them for both their studies and their future careers.
• Regional events and excursions:Whether our international students are studying in Ingolstadt or Neuburg, we help them to get to know their university city better. Our international students quickly get a good orientation during numerous city tours and learn a lot of interesting facts about history, culture and traditions. It is also important to us that international students quickly come into contact with German-speaking students. At events such as Bavarian evenings, Germany evenings or country and cultural exchange evenings, each focussing on a specific country, our international and German students have numerous opportunities each semester to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere. We also give our international students an insight into important German holidays such as the Day of German Unity (bank holidays) or Easter with joint events. Our exciting excursions for international students with an intercultural or regional focus round off our intercultural learning programmes. Our international students get to know other Bavarian cities, visit museums, memorials and other important places in order to understand Germany and German culture.
• Mentoring programme:In our mentoring programme, German or multilingual mentors (dedicated students) accompany our international full-time students with advice and exchange during their time at university. For example, they welcome the new internationals at the train station, accompany them on visits to the authorities, show them the city or help with necessary errands such as a visit to the bank. They also answer questions about life in Germany from a student perspective.

The master's programm “Global Business” can act as a springboard for management positions in various industries, as it combines a broad business education with a strong focus on globalization. For example, graduates can aspire to the following professional fields: Export Management, Global Supply Chain Management, International Sales and Marketing Management, International HR Management, Management Consulting.

A wide range of support options in the form of scholarships are available to students at THI.

• If you are an applicant from abroad, you may qualify for a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): www.daad.de
• If you are a German students we recommend to research for suitable scholarships on www.mystipendium.de
• Please note that we cannot offer any guidance or support concerning scholarship applications.

We recommend that single students budget at least 700-900 EUR per month to meet personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, stay, books, semester contribution)

For German and EU citizens, as well as other interested parties with German university entrance qualifications under certain conditions, studying at THI is free of charge; only a semester fee payable to the Erlangen-Nuremberg Student Services Association is required.

Applicants from outside the EU/EEA should note the following

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt intends to charge tuition fees of 1.200 euros per semester (Master studies) from the summer semester 2026 onwards. At THI, we are committed to offering our students the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the professional world of the future. In our International Welcome Center, you will find excellent services and support.

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

For in-depth information, please follow the link to our International Welcome Center-Website on Service fees.

 If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

THI is currently receiving an increasing amount of information about fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI, particularly from abroad. It is therefore important that you are aware of the following:

• THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the uni-assist application portal for international applicants.
• THI never asks for money for application purposes via agencies.
• THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
• THI never asks for money before you receive your letter of admission. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you must pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.

Since the Global Business study program is a restricted-admission master's program with limited study places, the admissions are usually only sent out after all applicants have been reviewed at the end of the application period. This means that you can expect to be admitted in early August or early February at the earliest.

The lectures mainly take place on Thursdays and Fridays, currently 11 out of 13 lectures. Currently, one lecture is a block course by an American lecturer that can take place on any day of the week within a few weeks, partly also online. The elective is a lecture from other degree programs. These can also take place on any day of the week.

All important semester dates you will find via the following link (please download the pdf with the semester dates). 

The course is designed as a four-semester course, there is no shorter version. Most of the lectures of all semesters take place on Thursdays and Fridays. If the timetable allows, you can also attend more than the four lectures per semester that are planned.

As almost all lectures take place on Thursdays and Fridays, it will be difficult to attend additional lectures from other semesters. It is therefore unlikely that you will be able to complete your studies in less than four semesters. 

It is possible to work during the semester. The compulsory lectures mainly take place on two fixed weekdays, but block courses take place on additional days. Likewise, the electives can take place on any day of the week. Therefore, allow yourself enough flexibility with your employer. Also note the high learning load during the study.

You must submit the language certificate by April 12th for the summer semester or by October 29th for the winter semester.

The aptitude test consists of uploading further documents within the application portal; there is no physical test or interview. These documents are: 

• Evidence of your knowledge in the sector due to your previous studies (transcript)
• Proof of relevant work experience (official job references)
• Proof of a project report/bachelor's thesis in a relevant field (cover page, summary, and table of contents)

You can find more information on this in the Statutes for Global Business in Appendix 2.

You can apply with any grade point average. Depending on your grade, you will receive a certain number of points for the aptitude test. You can find more information on this in the Statutes for Global Business in Appendix 2.

There is currently no cooperation for a double degree for the Global Business course.

Here is an overview of the accepted language tests: Link

Admission requirement is proof of a successful degree at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or equivalent study size in the field of business, commerce-oriented or a related field, or an equivalent successful domestic or foreign degree. Whether you meet the eligibility requirements for the desired degree program can only be determined as part of the application process based on the documents you submitted. Unfortunately, therefore, no statement can be made in advance as to whether you meet the requirements for study with your previous education or not. However, you can find out about the qualification requirements for your degree program in the study and examination regulations (SPO): Link.

An English degree course is sufficient. Please upload proof to the application portal that shows that the language of instruction and examinations for all courses was English. Here is an overview of the accepted language tests: Link

It is possible to arrive late, but you must still enrol on time (no later than four weeks after the start of the semester). You are responsible for catching up on missed lectures. However, we would like to expressly point out that your obligations associated with your studies remain unaffected by this. This applies in particular to examination deadlines, which are not interrupted by this.

No, the preliminary examination document (VPD) must be issued for the “Master Check” of the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt.