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EBS University - Study In Oestrich-Winkel

Yana Immis

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht (renown since 1971) - one of the leading private business schools in Germany. Would you like to study here? Scroll down to learn more!


Founded in 1971, EBS Universität was the first private, state-recognized business school in Germany.

With more than 230 partner universities and an excellent reputation in Germany, EBS University is a very attractive choice for students interested in business or law programs.

Each year, the renowned US business magazine Forbes awards the 30 Under 30 in a total of 20 categories. In several consecutive years, EBS Alumni were chosen by the Forbes Magazine!


  • Oldest private business school in Germany, located in Wiesbaden and Oestrich-Winkel, in the Rheingau region

  • 2,000 students (Bachelors, first state examination in law, Masters, MBA, and Part-time Masters), doctoral candidates and exchange students

  • More than 230 partner universities on all continents

  • Over 200 corporate partners, many of which are DAX companies and law firms

  • More than 10,000 alumni


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EBS highly invests in the entrepreneurial mindset of the students.

There are many examples of the alumni successes, including but not limited to the establishment of the well-known brands:

  • Lieferando – a food delivery intermediary, established by EBS Alumni Kai Hansen, Christoph Gerber and Jörg Gerbig in 2009

  • Vapiano – a modern restaurant chain with pasta, pizza and more. In 2002, EBS Alumnus Mark Korzilius opened the first restaurant in Hamburg.

  • Kreditech - a credit rating platform with a technology designed to facilitate and accelerate the creditworthiness determination beyond market standards. The company was launched by EBS Alumni Sebastian Diemer and Alexander Graubner-Müller.

The EBS Alumni network is the oldest organization nationwide, currently consisting of the alumni members from 30 countries (3.400 members). EBS is bringing current students and alumni together. You are not only provided with a network but also with the know-how. Use your network successfully in the long term and you will achieve your goals.

When you finish your degree with EBS, the support does not stop. Rather the opposite: multifaceted networking activities and opportunities to the members across the globe are being provided, including but not limited to first-class speeches and round-table discussions, exclusive events, and get-togethers.

The success of a business school is a direct correlation to the success of the students and vice versa:


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Competence, Excellence, Network - since 1971.

MISSION

“We educate talented students and professionals in order to develop their personalities and competencies, thus enabling them to become highly-skilled, critically-thinking, and globally-minded experts, managers, and entrepreneurs who take the lead in times of uncertainty and change. We provide them with an international educational experience in Germany, created jointly by our faculty and our professional staff, who are dedicated to excellence in academic research, participant-centered learning, and business practice, backed by our network of alumni and corporate partners.”

VISION

“To become the best German-based and one of the best-known international universities by offering educational excellence and by developing graduates who will be competent and responsible decision-makers, contributing to and benefiting from a unique network of alumni and partners.”

VALUES

Responsibility, Trust, Respect, Passion, Integrity


How does a university guarantee successful placements of the students as well as the success stories? Through the strict admission requirements, the content of the programs, coaching and recruitment events.

Every student enrolled in either of the EBS programs is entitled to participate in networking events & activities. Companies sign up to present themselves to students in the forms of:

  1. EBS Smart Fairs

  2. Recruiting Days

  3. International Career Fairs

  4. Interview Days

  5. Company Presentations

  6. Workshops

With open-door policy to the career center, every student can sign up for the training sessions for the development of a personal career strategy, application coaching & provision of information on industries and jobs. The students receive inside tips & tricks for finding a job and special “German Job Market Preparation” which is so important for students coming from abroad.

After the student identifies career opportunities, the career team supports him/her with a joint reflection on success and individual competence analysis as well as the preparation for interviews and application procedures.


Starting dates for the full-time programs: September & January*

* EMBA and Real Estate programs start only in September

Programs in the English language:

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  • B.Sc. Business Studies - 43.085€

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) - 29.000€

  • M.Sc. Management - 26.040€

  • M.Sc. Finance 26.040€

  • M.Sc. Automotive Management 26.040€

  • M.Sc. Real Estate Management 26.040€

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) - 23.500€

  • Master of Business Administration with a major or semester abroad selection (MBA+) - 33.500€

  • Double Degree: Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) from Durham University, UK and EBS Universität - 40.000€

Extra courses & programs:

  • Various language courses:

    • Chinese, English, French and Spanish

    • Upon request: Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Italian and Russian

  • German & French language tests preparation

  • TOEFL & GMAT tests preparation

  • Master & Bachelor preparation programs

EBS University Ranking, Accreditations

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The EBS Universität is renowned for its excellent research results together with a strong focus on practical use. EBS further education courses are tailor-made for the industry’s aspiring management professionals.

In July 2016, the EBS Universität became part of the non-profit foundation SRH, in doing so emphasizing its social commitment.

The following ranking institutions have rated EBS Universität:

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WISSENSCHAFTSRAT

In May 2012, EBS Universität was granted 10-year accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities. This academic seal of approval is awarded to private higher education institutions whose teaching and research performance meet recognized academic standards.

FIBAA

All study programs at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht are state-recognized and accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA).

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FIBAA PREMIUM SEAL

FIBAA awards the Premium Seal to established degree programs that have demonstrated excellent quality in study and teaching as part of a FIBAA accreditation process. This special award provides prospective students, graduates, higher education institutions as well as the labour market with reliable information about the outstanding quality of the degree program.

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AMBA

The Association of MBAs (AMBA) – was established in 1967 and is the globally most important institution specialized in the accreditation of MBAs.

EBS offers EMBA program which is accredited with AMBA.

AMBA is the only professional membership association connecting MBA students, graduates, accredited Business Schools, and MBA employers in more than 80 countries.


Interested to study here? Fill out the Application Form to start and make sure to choose EBS Universität in the list of choices. In the meantime, you can already start collecting all the necessary admission documents to have them sent to my e-mail: info@yanaimmis.com


Study In Germany Without Blocked Account

Yana Immis

Is it possible to study in Germany without a blocked account?💰👀⁠ 👉 YES, if you fulfill one of the requirements.

Listed as one of the prerequisites for obtaining a German visa above 90 days, proof of sufficient funds for the visa duration must be presented.

If you are coming from abroad to study in Germany or to search for a job, chances are you might be required to open a blocked account. In this article, you will find all the latest options for the blocked accounts, exceptions and the steps required to open one.

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Blocked Account Exceptions

Studying in Germany without a blocked account is possible if you fulfill one of the requirements listed below:

  1. Scholarship from an educational establishment (full list of scholarships is available here).

  2. Confirmation of government funding or approved student loan in Germany

    • Scholarship must come from a reputed government or Educational institution (e.g., DAAD, Max Planck)

    • The sum must cover your living expenses

  3. Invitation from a friend or relative living in Germany (Verpflichtungserklärung)

    • This person will be responsible to support you financially during your studies

    • The reason for the invitation must be clearly stated: “Studium” (studies)

    • This document must be obtained in person at an Alien’s Registration Office in Germany

In case you do not match any of the requirements above, the blocked account becomes a mandatory prerequisite for the visa in order to study in Germany.

Blocked Account Amount

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A student is allowed to withdraw a monthly sum of €934 after reaching Germany, hence the blocked account balance at the time of the visa application must be €11,208 (2023).

This is the minimum living standard for 12 months in Germany in 2019. If you are studying for a shorter period and need a blocked account for a German language course or Job Seeker Visa, then you need to open an account with the amount equivalent to the number of months you plan to stay in Germany.

Blocked Account Options

The bank account for students, who require a visa (India, China, Pakistan, Russia, Colombia, etc.) must be opened before the visa application. You can open a blocked account from your home country at:

Here you can find more useful information about the Blocked Account and #1 Online Blocked Account Choice for International Students.

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The last few years, more and more available options for opening a blocked account appeared to simplify the visa process for the foreign students, as an example, country-specific banks:

  • Kotak Mahindra (India)

  • Isbank (Turkey)

  • UBL Bank (Pakistan)

Citizens from countries like Japan, Australia, Chile, Brazil, who have visa-free entry to Germany would be required to open an account after coming to Germany. There is plenty of available banks to open the blocked account in person after the arrival:

  • Hypovereinsbank

  • Commerzbank

  • Postbank

  • Sparkasse

If you are unsure which group of students you belong to (nationality wise), find your country on the list for the visa regulations here.


Blocked Account Documents & Deadlines

The list of documents is subjective due to nationality and the bank provider. However, the majority of the documents include:

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  1. Valid Passport

  2. Application Form

  3. Offer Letter

    • Conditional / Provisional Letter will suffice

  4. Income Statement and /or Bank Statement

  5. The Prepaid fee to open the bank account at the provider


It is highly recommended to start looking for the blocked account as soon as you have decided on the university choice. You need to monitor the visa appointment dates and calculate at least 2 weeks to 1 month time to allocate to the blocked account opening procedure.

On average, it takes 1 week to open the blocked account and transfer the sum followed by 1 week processing time. Afterward, you will receive the confirmation e-mail, which is sufficient for the German Embassy.

Attention: due to the extended queues (mostly May to November), the processing times vary.

Blocked Account Procedure

First, you need to decide on a provider. According to the provider, you are either required to submit an online form or to send the documents via DHL Express shipment. However, the majority of the procedures include:

  1. Step one is to choose the bank you would like to open the account with

  2. Step two is to fill-out application form taken directly from the website of the provider

    • Deutsche Bank requires proper legalization at the German embassy

  3. Step three is to organize the money transfer

    • Deutsche Bank requires information on the sources where the money is coming from and their relation to you

Afterward, you will receive the confirmation, which you would need to take with you during the visa interview together with the other documents.


Study in Germany Requirements for International Students (IB, A-Levels, American Diploma, SAT)

Yana Immis

To study in Germany international students are required to go through nine circles of hell. But in the end it is very rewarding.

Today we will discuss all the necessary points for you to apply to a German university, successfully get a visa, and arrive. Take notes and enjoy the read!

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What is required to study in Germany?

To be able to study in Germany you need to have:

1. Health Insurance & Sufficient Funds

In the shape of a blocked account or alternatives. In Germany, you must have the insurance at all times by law.

Read more information about the available options here:


2. Proof Of The Relevant Tests

Or a confirmation from employer/university that you worked/studied in English. When you choose your course, make sure to check the language of teaching. You are only required to provide the language test confirmation from the language of your teaching.

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As an example: you will study in English, which means there is no need for you to complete a German test.

a. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge Advanced Tests

b. GMAT or GRE

See more useful articles for you to know how to pass these tests:


3. A recognized German University Entrance Qualification

A Secondary School qualification if you are willing to study at an Undergraduate level in Germany. If you are looking for Master or MBA studies, you are required to have an accredited Bachelor's Degree.

Both options you can check as the Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB), meaning 'higher education entrance qualification' at the following website.


4. Minimum GPA Requirements Set By A University

You can check and convert your GPA to the German system here.


5. Relevant Work Experience

The majority of the MBA programs require you to have 2-3 years of work experience.

Important: pay attention to what kind of work experience is required:

  • Is it full-time, part-time, or an internship?

  • Is it 2 or 3 years long?

  • Is it required to complete work experience after the Bachelor's Degree issue date?

You need to present all these points in the German embassy when applying for a visa to be able to be granted permission for a long-term study visa (allowing you to work as well).

Not only are you required to present it in the embassy, but the majority of these requirements are also a necessity during the German university application process.

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Are There Specific Entry Requirements To Study In Germany?

All the data you need to know from the DAAD website

Whether you can study in Germany with a foreign degree or certificate depends on the equivalence of your degree to a German standard of teaching.

  1. If you are from an EU country, then the possibility of direct enrollment is close to 100% for German Universities.

  2. If you are outside the EU, the possibility you are required to study an additional year in the Studienkolleg or a university in your country is very high.

  3. If you are unsure if the visa & separate admission is required, go through this test to determine if you do.

  4. If you would like to know admission requirements as per your country, please please see the Database on admission requirements as per your country here. More than 130 countries’ data is available.


If your school-leaving certificate is not recognized as a higher education entrance qualification, you can take a Foundation course or Pathway or Studienkolleg if the minimum entry requirements for that specific course are fulfilled. Should you successfully pass the program, you are given the right to study at any university or at only one specific course.

Make sure to consult the admission department of the university as well as Uni Assist. Attention: if unsure, always ask the academic/admission office of the chosen university or an educational consultant. You can always ask me here.


IB Entry Requirements For Germany

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB diploma) is a school-leaving qualification that is awarded by the Geneva-based, private sector International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation and can be earned at thousands of schools worldwide.

With the IB Diploma with a certain set of subjects, you are allowed to enroll in a German university Bachelor program directly! Here is how:


An example of the German Business School Entry Requirements for IB Students:

o min. 24 points

o 2 language courses (at least one must be an advanced foreign language; “Language A”)

o A scientific subject (biology, chemistry, physics) – must be “Higher level”

o Mathematics SL/HL

o A social-scientific subject (business, history, geography, economics)

o 6th compulsory subject must be one of the following (visual arts, music, theatre arts, a further modern foreign language; Latin, classical Greek; general chemistry, applied, chemistry, environmental systems, computer science, design technology; philosophy, psychology, social anthropology, Business Management)

o The subjects demanded need to be graded with the IB-grade 4 at the minimum

o If only one subject is graded with the IB-grade 3, it can be equated, if a further subject of at least the same aspiration level is graded with the IB-grade 5

Should the entry requirements not be fulfilled, you need to apply for a Studienkolleg/Pathway/Foundation course and the university will decide upon the minimum points and subjects required for you to enroll.

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Mandatory subjects for alternative majors:

  • Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy:

    • Mathematics SL and Biology HL or Chemistry HL or Physics HL

  • Mathematics, Natural Sciences (i. e.: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Home Economics, Food, and Nutritional Sciences):

    • Mathematics HL and Biology SL or Chemistry SL or Physics SL

  • Technical study courses (i. e. Architecture, Informatics, Electronics and Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Medicinal Technology, Vehicle and Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Library and Information Systems, Supply Technology):

    • Mathematics HL and Biology SL or Chemistry SL or Physics SL

  • Psychology, Law, Business, Humanities, Sports Science:

    • Mathematics HL or SL and Biology HL/SL or Chemistry HL/SL and Physics HL/SL

      • Either Maths or a Science has to be at HL


COVID19 May 2020 IB Diplomas

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With adapting to circumstances around the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, IB Diplomas issued in May 2020 as authorization for university admission, on condition that these terms apply in addition to the updated Agreement of the Recognition of the IB Diploma.

The recognition is granted for the university admissions for winter semester 2020 and it will be automatically extended in case there will be no statistical deviations of student final grades, in comparison to student grades from the past 3 years of examinations

Read the latest IB Agreement on the Recognition of the 'International Baccalaureate Diploma/Diplôme du Baccalauréat International'


GCE Entry Requirements For Germany

The GCE is accepted in Germany under certain conditions as a direct subject-restricted university entrance qualification. The following conditions apply:

  1. Four examination subjects that are independent of one another and have general education (non-vocational).

  2. Must include 1 language, Mathematics or one of the subjects of the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, or physics)

  3. A minimum of three of the four examination subjects must have been passed on the level of GCE AL. The level GCE AS is sufficient for the fourth examination subject.


An example of the German Business School Entry Requirements for GCE Students:

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o 1 language course A/AS level

o Mathematics A-level

o 1 Natural Science course

o 1 elective course as desired

o 3 out of 4 courses must be A-level. The remaining course can be AS-level


Based on the desired course of study, the following additional prerequisites must be fulfilled:

  • Humanities, law, social sciences, economics, art:

    • a subject in the GCE AL that corresponds to the chosen field of study

    • and have a GCE AL in mathematics for a course of study involving economics and social sciences.

  • Natural science:

    • a total of two GCE AL examinations in the subjects of mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics.

  • Technical studies and mathematics:

    • a GCE AL in mathematics

    • and a GCE AL in biology, chemistry, physics, or computer science.

  • Medicine (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy):

    • Three of the following GCE AL subjects: mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics.


GCE Specifics

  1. Two subjects on the level of GCE AS can be included in the assessment in place of one GCE AL.

  2. Evidence of GCE AS/AL examination subjects that are vocational in nature can only be accepted in individual cases. The “GCE Applied A Level” introduced in the United Kingdom in 2005/2006 will not qualify an applicant for university access in Germany under any circumstances.

  3. Proof of an applicant’s “key skills” will not be taken into account for university access in Germany.

  4. A language examination in English that has not been taken as part of the GCE AL/AS examinations cannot be substituted for a subject in GCE AL/AS.

  5. The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), the International GCSE, and the GCE Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) certificates, which are conferred in the United Kingdom and at British international schools, will be regarded as a school-leaving certificate from a German “Hauptschule” (a school that offers Lower Secondary Education) or as a “Mittlere Reife” (an intermediate school-leaving certificate that is usually awarded after ten years of schooling in Germany) and will NOT be taken into consideration for university entrance in Germany.

American Diploma & SAT & AP Entry

Requirements For Germany

It is obligatory for your High School Diploma to be acquired after continuous attendance of the classes 9 to 12 at a US High School and to comprise a total of 16 "academic units" in the forms 9 to 12:

  • 4 units (3 units are sufficient for 11 forms) English with a minimum grade C: English IV or Honors or AP English,

  • 2 units Second Language,

  • 3 units Social Studies,

  • 5 units in total Mathematics and Science:
    2 or 3 units Mathematics with a minimum grade C: Algebra II or Trigonometry and Precalculus, 2 or 3 units Science with a minimum grade C: Biology, Chemistry or Physics,

  • 2 academic units free to choose from.


An example of a German Business School American Diploma & SAT & AP Entry Requirements

US High school degree min. 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 and one of the following:

SAT min. 1300 points English math and writing

ACT min. 29 points

AP (must have taken calculus, language and a subject that exists in German high school)


SAT

Until February 2016: A total of 1,300 points must be proven in the two parts "Math" and "Critical Reading". This is not the overall score achieved; this is the sum of points scored in the parts “Math” and “Critical Reading” independent of the results achieved in the “Writing” part.

From March 2016: A total of 1,360 points must be proven in the two parts "Math" and "Evidence-Based Reading and Writing".

Starting with the admission deadline for the winter semester 2019/2020, the admission options in connection with SAT and ACT do not apply anymore. This means that SAT and ACT results do not lead to a better rating for admission to a German institution of higher education than the High School Diploma without additional certificates.

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AP

Providing your AP tests cover the compulsory subjects specified below, you qualify for direct subject-restricted admission. This allows you to apply directly to a German higher education institution for Mathematical subjects, Technology, Natural Sciences, Medicine or Pharmacy.

Condition:
The following subject areas must be covered by your AP tests with at least grade 3:

  • Mathematics (Calculus AB or BC)

  • 1 natural science subject (Biology, Chemistry or two half AP tests in Physics C)

  • 1 language (French, Spanish, Latin, German, English Literature or English Language and Composition)

  • 1 further subject (e.g. European History, American History, Computer Science or two half AP tests respectively in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics)


Providing your AP tests cover the compulsory subjects specified below, you qualify for direct subject-restricted admission. This allows you to apply directly to a German higher education institution for Humanities, Social Sciences, Jurisprudence or Economics.

Condition:
The following subject areas must be covered by your AP tests with at least grade 3:

  • English (English Literature or English Language and Composition)

  • 1 further foreign language (French, Spanish, Latin, German)

  • 1 mathematical/natural science subject (Calculus AB or BC, Biology, Chemistry or two half AP tests in Physics C)

  • 1 further subject (e.g. European History, American History, Computer Science or two half AP tests respectively in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics)


Associate Degree

With your educational background, you qualify for direct general admission, providing you can prove two years of study at a recognised higher education institution with "college level" courses that meet the following requirements:

  • 5 independent general education subjects, thereof English, one foreign language, mathematics, and one natural science subject

  • thereof at least three subjects with three ascending semester courses