• Exchange students enrolled at another School of the University of Münster

  For exchange students who have been accepted to study at the University of Münster but who are going to be enrolled in a School other than School of Business and Economics (non-subject students):

  Due to our already extensive partnership programs and general capacity constraints, students registered at SBE will need to be prioritized in all registration processes. For exchange students who are enrolled in another faculty, therefore, it will only be possible to attend courses at SBE in some rare circumstances, unfortunately. As students not being enrolled at SBE will not be registered for courses in the usual way (the examination office does not include those students in the digital systems), each Chair will need to organize the participation in the course and examination entirely on its own, which, again unfortunately, causes administrative expense and may only be justified if participation is reasonable based on the following outlined aspects.

  Selection criteria for non-subject students, registered at another faculty:

  Enrollment in a degree program at your home institution that includes business, economics, or information systems content. Acceptance by the coordinator from the home university to follow courses from another faculty. Acceptance by the coordinator of the other faculty at the University of Münster. Consideration and acceptance of the following aspects:

  • Mandatory prior application
    An application ahead of the semester start is mandatory, and the Chair ultimately decides if participation is reasonable.
  • One set of rules for everybody
    There is one set of rules for all students, regardless of the status as a regular or an exchange student. This means that there are no individual agreements between students and the Chair concerning assessment methods (written test, oral exam, seminar paper), the grading itself, or re-sit options.
  • Prerequisites
    Please take a close look at the provided course descriptions and especially module prerequisites in order to check, whether you meet the requirements to follow the course. The study level is considered high, and teaching is based on good prior knowledge from the preceding semesters.
  • What else is expected from you:
    • Attendance
      Although course attendance is not mandatory in many courses, it is strongly recommended and crucial for passing the course. Our School does not grant ECTS credits for attendance only and does not provide certificates of attendance .
    • Self-studying
      Typically a substantial amount of self-studying will be expected. Credits are awarded based on the assignments and requirements specified in the course description, in most case a written examination at the end carries a significant weight.
    • Understanding the German university system
      Please check the following link for information about the German university system !

   

  Process of application at IRC for approval by the SBE lecturer:

  Proposed DEADLINE: Term I exam period registration deadline of the respective semester (mid-April for a Summer Semester / mid-October for a Winter Semester) - can deviate in some circumstances

  Send your application to incoming@wiwi.uni-muenster.de, including: Filled out application form Download here Transcript of Records > recent > verified/ verifiable > including grading scale (if not ECTS system) > listing or highlighting your prior kowledge related to the subject areas of the course Motivational letter (optional) maximum 500 words, explaining the personal reasons to attend the course (focus on academic reasons) Soon after checking the application, the lecturer will decide if participation is reasonable (approx. 2 weeks). Missing parts in the application are at the expense of the applicant. We wish you success!

• Freemovers

  Freemovers are those who organize their semetser abroad themselves and independently of their home university’s partnership programs. Freemovers send their application to admin.ess@uni-muenster.de. The application deadlines for the fall and summer semester respectively are:

  

  Your application shall include:

  Curriculum Vitae Motivational Letter & Study Plan
  We are interested in knowing your personal reasons for wanting to study at the School of Business and Economics, at the WWU Münster and in Germany. Please also include a list of classes you plan to take (your study plan). Please limit the motivational letter to one page. Transcript of Records: Verified Scan by your university, including a grading scale Language Certifications
  In order to follow classes well, your level in German and/or English should be at least  Level B2 according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  Many certifications will be sufficient, including school and university certificates. The current most prevalent ones are:

  ENGLISH:           IELTS           TOEFL     TOEIC       Cambridge Certificates          Int. Bacc.
  DEUTSCH:          See various tests         

  Please note that the capacity for freemover students is very limited due to our already extensive partnership networks.

• Extending the Exchange

  Please consult your home coordinator first if a prolongment and thus nomination for another semester would be possible.

  In the case that there is no nomination from the home university, there still is the opportunity to apply for an additional semester:

  ·  Curriculum Vitae (1 page max)

  ·  Motivational Letter & Study Plan (1 page max)
  We are interested in knowing your personal reasons for prolonging your studies at the School of Business and Economics and the University of Münster.

  Base your motivation primarily on the aspired classes you plan to take (your study plan). Please limit the motivational letter to one page.

  ·  Transcript of Records:
  Verified Scan by your university, including a grading scale

  The deadlines are based on the usual application deadlines ( DEC 01 for a summer semester; JUN 01 for a winter semester).

  In both cases, a case-by-case decision must be taken and the possibility of an extension depends on current capacities, past exchange quotas and academic purposes.

Admission and Acceptance:

• Admission / Enrollment

  Aftre the sucsessful application exchange students will be contacted by the International Office of the University of Münster with the information regarding enrollment, accommodation, living in Germany etc. Students will also receive an email from the Incoming-Coordinator of the School of Business and Economics with all the necessary information regarding their studies at the SBE including course lists, course selection, study plan etc.

• Letter of Acceptance / Visa

  The letter of admission also states the date of your matriculation, that is, your enrollment. You will also find in it a list of the documents that you need to bring to this appointment. With the enrollment, you become a member of the student body of Münster University and will receive your student card and the semester ticket. Please contact the Registrar´s Office should you have any questions about matriculating or re-matriculating (if you stay longer than one semester).

  Please make sure to also read the International Office’s information on applying and enrolling at WWU Münster.

   

  Students from the ERASMUS+ program usually do not require a visa (except: Turkey e.g.). There is a visa requirement for students from all other countries, which means that it is recommended to apply for a study visa in good time. A letter of admission is required to do so, which is issued and sent to your home university by WWU’s International Office. Please contact the German embassy of your home country to apply for the visa. Click here for an overview of the diplomatic representations of Germany.
  You need to register at the Citizens Office of the town of Münster and, as the case may be, also at the Foreigners’ Registration Office.

• Social Contribution / Semester Fee

  Münster University does not charge any study fees, but a semester fee (amounting to approx. 310 euros) must be paid to cover both administrative costs and your semester ticket.

  All information regarding the Semester Contribution Fee can be found here.