Welcome to Germany!
It has been our pleasure to welcome international students as up to half of our intake on the English-language MBA International Business Management & Leadership in recent years.
See for yourself on these pages that our Professional School is the right choice for your MBA – whether you’re seeking professional success internationally or based in Germany.
Or apply straight away to secure your place on our MBA programme.
Please address any questions to:
Birgit Kollmann
Tel. +49 (0) 831 2523-9581
Fax +49 (0) 831 2523-337
birgit.kollmann(at)hs-kempten.de
Room A113
Why choose Kempten?
- A great place to study
A great place to study
Germany’s excellent education system makes it a good choice for anyone who values globally respected, robust academic training.
A study conducted by the British Council placed Germany in pole position in the internationalisation of higher education in a comparison of the higher education systems in eleven different countries. The evaluation criteria were access, quality and reputation of qualifications, support for foreign students and encouragement for the country’s own academics to study and research abroad.
Another reason to study in Germany is the relatively low cost. Despite its high quality, the course fee for our MBA is just 16,900 euros. This compares with the starting price for an MBA programme in the United States of 40,000 U.S. dollars.
- Ticket to Germany’s job market
Ticket to Germany’s job market
Do you dream of living and working in Germany? If so, consider studying at the Professional School as your first step to making your dream come true.
German legislation allows international students to work in Germany. Many of our current students and alumni are working for a German employer, or did so as a student – and got taken on after they graduated.
International students from outside the European Union / European Economic Area can even work alongside their studies for 120 full or 240 half days per year. Foreign students granted permanent residence do not require a special work permit. You can find further information about German employment law and the extent to which you can work as a student on the website of the Deutsches Studentenwerk e.V. and in this PDF by the Bavarian State Ministry of Internal Affairs .
After successfully completing your studies, you have up to 18 months to look for an appropriate job. Having done so, you can apply for a residence permit for work purposes. After two years of employment, you will be eligible to apply for a permanent residence permit.
In addition, draft legislation is being considered to ease access for specialist workers from outside the EU. After graduating from a German institution of higher education, foreign students are permitted to make a living from any kind of work, even unrelated to their qualifications.
Further information on employment opportunities and working in Germany can be found on the German Federal Government’s official website.
- The good life in Kempten
The good life in Kempten
Considered to be the oldest major settlement in Germany, Kempten is a great small town to live in, set in the beautiful southerly region of Germany on the edge of Alps.
Its proximity to Munich and the thriving economic hub around Lake Constance also makes Kempten an excellent destination for ambitious young professionals contemplating their next career move.
There are plenty of reasons for choosing to study for an MBA in Kempten, such as:
- Guidance by staff at the Professional School
Guidance by staff at the Professional School
The team of staff at the Professional Schoolis on hand to help you plan your studies, look for accommodation, find an internship and identify a suitable course in German, and it also runs tandem programmes for students.
We have gathered useful information about organising your stay, such as visas, funding, health insurance and accommodation right here.
We are here to help you get off to the best possible start in Germany. So please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Information on organising your stay
- Applications:
Applications:
Closing date for applications by international students:
- 31 May each year for starting in the winter semester
- 30 November each year for starting in the summer semester
Please ensure you have the following documents to hand prior to submitting your application:
- Your curriculum vitae
- A photo for your student ID
- A copy of your certificate of academic qualification
- Evidence of more than two years’ vocational experience (confirmation from your employer or an older professional reference)
- Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL test: min. score 80 or IELTS language test: min. band score 6.5)
- A brief personal statement written in English (explaining why you wish to enrol on our MBA programme together and outlining your future career plans, e.g. working in Germany)
- Visas
Visas
EU citizens
All that EU citizens need to start studying in Germany – the same as a any local – is to register at the relevant Residents’ Registration Office. Citizens of countries that joined the European Union on either 1 May 2004 or 1 January 2007 are still subject to certain transition regulations regarding freedom of employment.
Students from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or the United States of America
Students from these countries can acquire the necessary residence permit after they have arrived in Germany. The same applies to citizens of Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Monaco and San Marino, as long as employment is not sought. Everyone else will need to apply for a visa to the relevant German foreign representation.
Further information
International students wishing to study in Germany for more than 90 days require a visa.
The DAAD has summarised the legal requirements for immigration and residency here: www.study-in-germany.de
- Financing your studies
Financing your studies
The most important source of bursaries for international students is the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD). The DAAD website provides extensive information about Germany.
The DAAD also has information on the funding available to students. See the Bursary Database for details.
Germany Bursary
Talented students can apply for a Germany Bursary . Applicants’ previous academic achievements (final grade for first degree), social commitment | voluntary activities, willingness to take on responsibilities and/or special personal circumstances are considered with regard to these bursaries. You can find our more about the Germany Bursary and application process here.
BAYHOST: Bursaries for students and scientists from eastern Europe.
The Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts is expected to once again award annual bursaries for the academic year 2020/2021 for graduates from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. These bursaries are intended to fund doctoral or other postgraduate studies at a Bavarian institution of higher education. You can find our more about the eligibility criteria and application process here.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Kempten is moderate, but can vary immensely according to lifestyle. A breakdown of the average costs for food and drink, rent, clothing, health insurance and recreational pursuits is listed here.
- Health insurance
Health insurance
All students in Germany are subject to mandatory health insurance – irrespective of how long they intend to study or remain in the country.
Social insurance agreements exist with some countries (member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area), whereby if you have statutory health insurance in your home country it is possible for this to be recognised by a German statutory health insurer. As a rule, you will require a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for this purpose. Please note that your insurance might not cover all the services provided in Germany, or perhaps not reimburse all costs.
Further information about this is available on the website of the Deutsches Studentenwerk .
- Living in Kempten
Living in Kempten
We will be happy to help you look for accommodation – just get in touch and we will seek somewhere suitable for you to stay while you study in Kempten.
If you would like to explore your options in advance, or if you wish to arrange accommodation yourself, you might wish to visit the website of Augsburg Student Union for an overview of student halls of residence in Kempten.
Please note: You will need to apply to each hall of residence separately for a room there.
Furnished rooms are also advertised in the local daily press and online. Try the following links:
- Getting here
Getting here
By car
If you are arriving by car, take the A7 (exit signposted for Kempten). To reach the Professional School of Business & Technology, follow the B19 until Alfred-Kunz-Strasse. The car park is adjacent to this road.Public transport
Take the train to Kempten (Allgäu) main station (“Hauptbahnhof”). The Professional School is just a few minutes’ walk from there.
The timetable and further information can be found on the Deutsche Bahnwebsite.Bus routes 4, 6 and 8 will take you to the main station. The Professional School is just a few minutes’ walk from there. Timetables for all services run by Kempten Public Transport Association can be found on the mona GmbH website.
By air
Kempten is also well-connected internationally. Allgäu Airport in Memmingen is just 35 km away, which makes it a very handy alternative to Munich or Stuttgart.Further information including directions, a map of the campus and car parks at Kempten University of Applied Sciences can be found here.
- Registering your presence in Kempten
Registering your presence in Kempten
As soon as you have found somewhere to live in Kempten, you must register with the Citizens’ Service for Foreigners at Kempten Town Council.
Registration forms and contact details can be found here:
We will be happy to help you with the registration process – just get in touch!
- Working as a student
Working as a student
Current vacancies for work, internships or student jobs are advertised on the university notice board and on Kempten University of Applied Sciences – Job Offers.
We can also recommend the EFMD Global Network jobs portal. Our international EPAS-accreditation grants us membership of the EFMD Global Network, offering our students exclusive access to its excellent job portal – advertising opportunities both in Germany and abroad.
Further information about all aspects of working in Germany can also be found above, in the section “Ticket to Germany’s job market”.
We will be happy to help you look for a placement for an internship.
Nach meinem Maschinenbaustudium und mehreren Jahren Berufserfahrung in der Projektarbeit, begann ich nach Studiengängen zu suchen, die eine andere Sicht vermitteln. Ein MBA-Studium war eine der besten Entscheidungen in meinem Leben. Es half mir nicht nur dabei, neue Herausforderungen zu bewältigen, sondern gab mir auch Selbstvertrauen, mit internationalen Unternehmen zusammenzuarbeiten, die sowohl unterschiedliche Nationalitäten als auch Kulturen haben. Zusätzlich zu dem gewonnenen Wissen während meines Studiums unterstützte die praktische Seite in jedem Kurs, meine Fähigkeiten hinsichtlich der Erforschung und der Lösung eines neuen und nicht vertrauten Themas. Jetzt, in meinem neuen Unternehmen, habe ich mehr Verantwortung als strategischer Studienmanager erhalten.
Bei dieser Vielzahl an Hochschulen in Europa war es die beste Wahl, mich für die Professional School of Business & Technology zu entscheiden. Hoch qualifiziertes akademisches Lehrpersonal mit Berufserfahrung, sehr gut ausgestattete Seminarräume, ein wirtschaftsorientierter Bildungsansatz mit Fallstudien von deutschen Top-Unternehmen und hohe Bildungsstandards sind die Hauptmerkmale.