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International Business Development (M.Sc.) at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences

Aachen · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026

No tuition feePublic universityTaught in EnglishIELTS 5.5: lower than most Business, Management & Finance programmesWinter and summer intake

Short answer

To apply for International Business Development at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences, you need IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75 or PTE 60 and a grade of 2.5 or better on the German scale. International applicants apply for the winter semester until 15 July and for the summer semester until 15 January. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution.

What are the entry requirements for International Business Development at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences?

English test minimum

IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75, PTE 60

English level: CEFR B2

Winter semester (international applicants)

Apply until 15 July

Summer semester (international applicants)

Apply until 15 January

Tuition

No tuition fee

Admission type

Restricted admission (limited places)

Places are limited and given out by ranking, usually by grade. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.

Minimum grade

2.5 or better

On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.

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Is FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences a good university? Type, ranking and location

Type
Public university of applied sciences
Founded
1971
Location
Aachen (city of about 2,64,000 people)

FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Aachen, founded in 1971.

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.

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University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.

How does it compare with other Business, Management & Finance Master's?

Against English-taught Business, Management & Finance programmes in our database.

This programmeCompared with other Business, Management & Finance programmes
IELTS 5.576% of 378 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 2% for a lower one.
TOEFL iBT 7574% of 280 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 24% 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 fee47% of 333 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.

Your plan as an Indian applicant

  1. 1

    Get your English score

    You need at least IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75 or PTE 60 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (until 15 July), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 3

    Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)

    Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa; most universities also ask for it with the application, so check what FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences asks for on the official page. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.

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  4. 4

    Prepare your application documents

    A statement of purpose that explains why International Business Development at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.

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  5. 5

    Apply before the deadline

    Winter intake: apply until 15 July. Summer intake: apply until 15 January. Apply the way the official programme page describes.

    Official programme page
  6. 6

    Plan the money

    To study in Aachen you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account.

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  7. 7

    Visa and moving to Aachen

    Once FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Aachen, a city of about 2,64,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.

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  8. 8

    Start learning German now

    International Business Development 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences a public or private university?

FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences. It is funded by the state.

What English score do I need for International Business Development at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences?

IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 75, PTE 60 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Business, Management & Finance programmes: 76% ask for more and 2% for less.

When is the application deadline for International Business Development at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences?

For the winter semester, international applicants apply until 15 July. For the summer semester, they apply until 15 January.

Does International Business Development at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences charge tuition fees?

No. FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences lists no tuition fee for International Business Development; you pay only the semester contribution.

Where this information comes from

Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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