International Finance (2024)

Studien- und Prüfungsordnungen

Besides the option to spend their third semester at the HfWU Nuertingen-Geislingen University, students also have the opportunity to complete a Double Degree as a Freemover at a university of their choice worldwide. Freemovers organise their studies abroad independent from the HfWU and are not part of any specific exchange programme.

By choosing the Double Degree option, students spend their first two semesters at the HfWU and then go abroad to study approx. an additional year at a university of their choice. After completion of the required coursework, students will be awarded the MSc International Finance degree from the HfWU Nuertingen-Geislingen University, as well as a master degree from the university abroad.

How Do I Apply to the IFM Programme?

Please check out the information provided by our Student Administration Office for a detailled step by step guide and link to our application portal Selma. Below you can find a short summary of the process:

Step 1:Register with our application portal Selma, which will be open from end of March 2024 until June 1st 2024.

Step 2: Upload all necessary documents to Selma (e.g. bachelor certificate, proof of English proficiency, motivation letter). Important: International applicants who received their former degree abroad have to get it first recognized by the Studienkolleg Konstanz . This recognition can be requested throughout the year.

Step 3: Make sure to complete your application in Selma until our deadline of June 1st 2024

Additional Information:

• the application portal for the intake of 2024 will be open from end of March 2024 until June 1st 2024
• Application Deadline: each year June 1^st - for admission to the winter semester which usually starts towards the end of September/beginning of October each year . The deadline applies to all applicants (EU and Non-EU).
• the programme only starts in the winter semester each year. A start in the summer semester is not possible

Admission Requirements

For a detailled list of the necessary documents, please check the information provided by our Student Administration Office. Generally the following documents are needed:

• Proof of a degree in Business, Business Law, Economics or Management from a German institute of higher education or vocational college or a comparable degree from a foreign institute of higher education.
• Declaration of study motivation, typewritten, max. 2 pages, in German or English language
• Evidence of proficiency in English, at least at level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Please note that you have to submit only one of the following:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language -TOEFL- with at least 500 points (paper based) or 173 points (computer based) or 61 points (internet based)
  • International English Language Testing System Academic - IELTS with at least a 5.5 overall band score
  • Cambridge English: Business Vantage - BEC Vantage
  • Cambridge English: First – FCE
  • Cambridge English: Advanced – CAE
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency – CPE
  • Advanced Placement International English Language Exam (APIEL) with a minimum rating of 4
  • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with at least 785 points
  • Language certificate for B2 level according to the "Common European Framework for Languages"
  • First degree from a programme conducted completely in the English language
• Curriculum Vitae with personaldetails, education and work experience (optional)
• Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants also need to attach the Original Certificate of the "Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft" (APS) from their country

Application Results

Our Student Administration Office will inform applicants by email with the results of the selection process around approx. mid-July. Please be aware that we cannot give out any information by phone regarding your status of application. Your acceptance/decline letter will be sent to the correspondence email address you list on your application form.

Accelerate Your Career

Studying in the Master of Science International Finance programme at the Nürtingen-Geislingen University will equip you with the tools necessary to succeed in the financial world. You can consider it your best investment!

Our graduates start exciting careers worldwide in the fields of:

• Investment Banking
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Consulting
• Corporate Finance
• Private Equity
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Engineering
• Bank Management

Accommodation

Application for Student Dormitory in Nürtingen
As rooms in the student dormitory fill up quickly, new students are encouraged to apply for a room as soon as possible!

Enrolment

For questions on enrolment and fees please first read the information provided on our homepage before contacting the Student Administration Office:

• Enrolment procedure
• Student Administration Office

Semester Start

The study programme starts only once a year in autumn. The semester opening will take place in the beginning of October. More information will follow end of September. For a first semester booklet and overall information please check out the follwing links:

• Start of Your Studies
• First Semester Booklet

University Account

All enrolled students will receive their log-in data for all online services of the University automatically before the start of lectures by email. A separate request is not necessary. Please keep in mind that only fully enrolled students can get access!

Semester Dates Winter Semester 2023/2024

Semester Opening: 4th October 2023
Lecture Period: 4th October 2023 - 26th January 2024
Exam Period: 29th January 2024 - 15th February 2024