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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau
PhD German + English Social Sciences

German Business Communication - Wirtschaftskommunikation DeutschGerman Business Communication

Doctorate

About the Program

The six-semester study programme in German Business Communication ("Wirtschaftskommunikation Deutsch") combines education in business and economics with the comprehensive acquisition of applied linguistics, German skills for academic, business, and corporate communication as well as intercultural competency. Graduates will have the opportunity to work in a variety of communication branches as well as in business fields, in particular in HR management, marketing, corporate management, production, and logistics for both domestic mid-size companies and for international global players. Graduates will be proficient in business specialisations and business German and English, and they will be able to effectively engage in internal and external corporate communications. They will be highly qualified to contribute to the success of corporations regarding their international exchange and collaboration.
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The six-semester study programme in German Business Communication ("Wirtschaftskommunikation Deutsch") combines education in business and economics with the comprehensive acquisition of applied linguistics, German skills for academic, business, and corporate communication as well as intercultural competency. Graduates will have the opportunity to work in a variety of communication branches as well as in business fields, in particular in HR management, marketing, corporate management, production, and logistics for both domestic mid-size companies and for international global players. Graduates will be proficient in business specialisations and business German and English, and they will be able to effectively engage in internal and external corporate communications. They will be highly qualified to contribute to the success of corporations regarding their international exchange and collaboration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about German Business Communication - Wirtschaftskommunikation Deutsch at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Is German Business Communication - Wirtschaftskommunikation Deutsch at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau taught in German or English?

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

How much does the German Business Communication - Wirtschaftskommunikation Deutsch 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 German Business Communication - Wirtschaftskommunikation Deutsch at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), 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 German Business Communication - Wirtschaftskommunikation Deutsch?

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 Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau — 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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