PhD
English
Social Sciences
International Business
Doctorate
About the Program
This International Business programme is designed for students aiming for international careers. Join us to explore how global players operate and make decisions, understand the impact of digitalisation, and enhance your multicultural awareness and leadership skills. You can choose to specialise in International Marketing, International Accounting and Reporting, or International Logistics. All lectures and seminars are held in small groups of approximately 40 students, putting you at the centre of the learning experience. Our modern curriculum is designed to meet the highest academic standards while emphasising hands-on experience. Here are some of the key highlights of the programme: core business and management courses with a global perspective, specialisation courses, including projects with companies and institutions, projects tackling global challenges like sustainability, entrepreneurship, and digitalisation, an integrated study abroad semester, and opportunities for double degree programmes for high-achieving students with business schools in Europe and the U.S. Our graduates consistently rate the programme highly and typically have no difficulty securing demanding and intellectually stimulating international positions, whether in the finance sector or with industrial companies in Germany and neighbouring countries. Thanks to Saarbrücken’s location at the heart of Western Europe, students enjoy great flexibility when completing their mandatory internship – for example, in major financial hubs such as Frankfurt or Paris. Academically, we offer excellent teaching. Two of our professors have received nationwide awards for outstanding teaching in economics. In addition, many of our faculty members bring valuable real-world experience from leading international companies (e.g. Commerzbank or SAP) and top-level public institutions such as the Deutsche Bundesbank.
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This International Business programme is designed for students aiming for international careers. Join us to explore how global players operate and make decisions, understand the impact of digitalisation, and enhance your multicultural awareness and leadership skills. You can choose to specialise in International Marketing, International Accounting and Reporting, or International Logistics. All lectures and seminars are held in small groups of approximately 40 students, putting you at the centre of the learning experience. Our modern curriculum is designed to meet the highest academic standards while emphasising hands-on experience. Here are some of the key highlights of the programme: core business and management courses with a global perspective, specialisation courses, including projects with companies and institutions, projects tackling global challenges like sustainability, entrepreneurship, and digitalisation, an integrated study abroad semester, and opportunities for double degree programmes for high-achieving students with business schools in Europe and the U.S. Our graduates consistently rate the programme highly and typically have no difficulty securing demanding and intellectually stimulating international positions, whether in the finance sector or with industrial companies in Germany and neighbouring countries. Thanks to Saarbrücken’s location at the heart of Western Europe, students enjoy great flexibility when completing their mandatory internship – for example, in major financial hubs such as Frankfurt or Paris. Academically, we offer excellent teaching. Two of our professors have received nationwide awards for outstanding teaching in economics. In addition, many of our faculty members bring valuable real-world experience from leading international companies (e.g. Commerzbank or SAP) and top-level public institutions such as the Deutsche Bundesbank.
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How do I apply to International Business at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes?
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.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about International Business at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes
Is International Business at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes taught in German or English? ▼
This PhD programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the International Business 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 International Business at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (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 International Business? ▼
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 Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes — 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.