B.A. International Business Administration

About the course

A broad English-taught business degree covering subjects such as accounting, economics, marketing, operations and law. You can take the general track or a campus-specific focus: in Berlin, Business Psychology, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Management or Supply Chain Management; in Leipzig, Automotive Technology and Management or Supply Chain Management. The 3.5-year track includes an extra international experience semester.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• SRH asks for a general university entrance qualification. As a state-recognised German university it follows German recognition rules: the Leaving Cert gives direct entry only with six subjects, at least two at Higher Level with H5 or better and the other four at O6/H6 or better, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better. SRH publishes nothing specific to Ireland, so confirm with admissions.
• For business subjects, German rules also require Higher Level Maths at H5 or better.
• English: you must prove your English. If you do not meet SRH’s English criteria you can take the SRH English Proficiency Certificate test. SRH does not say whether Leaving Cert English is accepted, so ask admissions.

How to apply

1. Check your subjectsMake sure your Leaving Cert will include six subjects with at least two at H5 or better at Higher Level, including Higher Level Maths at H5 for business. Choose a campus and track (Fast Track or International Experience).
2. Apply onlineApply through the SRH application portal with your CV and photo, ID or passport, school results and proof of English. Applications are open all year; aim for spring 2027 for a 1 October 2027 start.
3. Admissions interviewIf you meet the requirements you are invited to an admissions interview. If it goes well you receive an acceptance letter and a study contract.
4. Sign and paySign and upload the study contract, then pay the EUR 750 enrolment fee within the guarantee period to reserve your place. You then receive your letter of admission and attend Welcome Week before classes start on 1 October 2027.

Costs

• Private university: fees are charged monthly. EU/EEA students in Berlin and Heidelberg pay EUR 840 a month on the 3-year Fast Track (EUR 5,040 a semester, about EUR 10,080 a year) or EUR 750 a month on the 3.5-year International Experience Track (EUR 4,500 a semester). In Leipzig it is EUR 750 a month (Fast Track) or EUR 690 a month (International Experience Track). There is also a one-off EUR 750 enrolment fee for EU/EEA students. SRH’s price list gives a 3% discount for paying a year in advance and 5% for paying the whole programme in advance.

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