Economics and Finance (M.Sc.) at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 17 October 2026
Entry requirements and key dates
English test minimum
English level: CEFR B2
Winter semester (international applicants)
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
Places are limited and given out by ranking, usually by grade. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Minimum grade
On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.
How to apply
uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.
Scholarships
About Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences
- Founded
- 2009
- Students
- About 6,723 (2021)
- Location
- Kleve
Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.
How it compares with other Business, Management & Finance Master's
Against English-taught Business, Management & Finance programmes in our database.
- IELTS 5.5: 77% of 379 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 2% for a lower one.
- Winter deadline (15 July): later than 76% of 199 programmes, so it stays open after many others have closed.
- No tuition fee: 47% of 333 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.
Your plan as an Indian applicant
- 1
Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 5.5 or PTE 59 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (until 15 July), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits.
- 2
Check your degree and grade
The programme asks for 2.5 or better on the German scale (1.0 is best). German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Business, Management & Finance. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
- 3
Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.
- 4
Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Economics and Finance at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply until 15 July. Summer intake: apply until 15 January. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
- 6
Plan the money
To study in Kleve you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
- 7
Visa and moving to Kleve
Once Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Kleve. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
- 8
Start learning German now
Economics and Finance is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
Is Economics and Finance at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences realistic for you?
Check it against your CGPA, IELTS score and degree in two minutes, or ask Pratik in a free 30-minute call.
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Frequently asked questions
What English score do I need for Economics and Finance at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences?
IELTS 5.5, PTE 59 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Business, Management & Finance programmes: 77% ask for more and 2% for less.
When is the application deadline for Economics and Finance at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply until 15 July. For the summer semester, they apply until 15 January.
Does Economics and Finance at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences charge tuition fees?
No. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences lists no tuition fee for Economics and Finance; you pay only the semester contribution.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 17 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.