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Leibniz Universität Hannover
Master German Law & Economics

Engineering and Business Administration

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Leibniz Universität Hannover Hannover · Lower Saxony Location: Hanover

About the Program

What is the best way to link the technical perfection and marketability of products? Thanks to the combination of Engineering and Business Administration, students address a wide range of topics at university and later in their professions. Graduates of this degree programme are capable of analysing problems of an economic and technical nature, helping them to resolve such issues. They learn the knowledge and skills required to act as intermediaries between engineers and economists, and to overcome communication problems between them. While engineers are primarily concerned with the technical perfection of products, economists are mainly interested in their marketability. Graduates of the degree programme in Engineering and Business Administration are the ideal experts for overcoming communication problems between the two groups. As the link between business and engineering, industrial engineers sets targets, plan, take decisions, organise and monitor wherever technical and economic issues arise (usually together). During the programme, future industrial engineers gain a thorough insight into both subjects: Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The program includes selection of an economic and a technical field of expertise. Economic fields of expertise include: Accounting, Taxation and Public Finance, Data Science and Applied Econometrics, Economic Policy and Theory, Finance, Banking & Insurance, Health Economics, Information and Operations Management, International Environment and Development Studies, Strategic Management. Technical fields of expertise include: Digitalisation / Automation, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Medical Engineering, Production Engineering, Robotics / Mechatronics, Thermal Engineering.
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What is the best way to link the technical perfection and marketability of products? Thanks to the combination of Engineering and Business Administration, students address a wide range of topics at university and later in their professions. Graduates of this degree programme are capable of analysing problems of an economic and technical nature, helping them to resolve such issues. They learn the knowledge and skills required to act as intermediaries between engineers and economists, and to overcome communication problems between them. While engineers are primarily concerned with the technical perfection of products, economists are mainly interested in their marketability. Graduates of the degree programme in Engineering and Business Administration are the ideal experts for overcoming communication problems between the two groups. As the link between business and engineering, industrial engineers sets targets, plan, take decisions, organise and monitor wherever technical and economic issues arise (usually together). During the programme, future industrial engineers gain a thorough insight into both subjects: Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The program includes selection of an economic and a technical field of expertise. Economic fields of expertise include: Accounting, Taxation and Public Finance, Data Science and Applied Econometrics, Economic Policy and Theory, Finance, Banking & Insurance, Health Economics, Information and Operations Management, International Environment and Development Studies, Strategic Management. Technical fields of expertise include: Digitalisation / Automation, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Medical Engineering, Production Engineering, Robotics / Mechatronics, Thermal Engineering.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Engineering and Business Administration

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How do I apply to Engineering and Business Administration at Leibniz Universität Hannover?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Engineering and Business Administration at Leibniz Universität Hannover

Is Engineering and Business Administration at Leibniz Universität Hannover taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Engineering and Business Administration programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Engineering and Business Administration at Leibniz Universität Hannover? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Engineering and Business Administration? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Leibniz Universität Hannover — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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