Hochschule Karlsruhe Hochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Karlsruhe Hochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences

German-Scottish double degree program

Contact

Program Management
Prof. Dr. Christian Braun

Phone: +49 (0) 721 925-1923
christian.braunspam prevention@h-ka.de

Building K, Room K-206B
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe, Germany

Course sequence

After studying the first four semesters of the Bachelor's program in Business Management at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) you will spend the fifth and sixth semesters at Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Edinburgh. In the fifth semester, you will take courses in Human Resource Management, Project Management and Financial Management. In the sixth semester, you will take the courses New Enterprise Start-up, Research Methods as well as Organisational Behaviour or Leading and Managing Change at QMU. Following this, you will do an internship in the seventh semester. In the eighth semester, you will write your bachelor's thesis at HKA. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from HKA and a BA (Hons) in Business Management from QMU.

How do I apply?

At the time of application, you should meet the following requirements:

  • You are enrolled in the Bachelor's degree program in Business Management and have already completed at least 120 ECTS credits in theory-related modules (not counting internship semester) at HKA.
  • Completed basic studies in Business Management
  • Average grade of at least 2.5 in your advanced studies
  • English language proficiency: Language certificate B2 under CEFR
  • Motivation for the study program

Please submit the following documents to Prof. Dr. Christian Braun (christian.braun@h-ka.de)

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Transcript of marks
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Letter of recommendation from a professor
Language of instruction

Modules at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences are held in German or English, modules at QMU in English.

Costs

QMU publishes its tuition fees and other costs annually according to the academic calendar. To apply for a suitable funding program, we therefore recommend that you check the current fees directly on the QMU website.

Funding

Find out about our numerous scholarship and funding options for study abroad at the International Office.

Our partner university

Founded in 1875, Queen Margaret University (QMU) is a long-established, internationally renowned university in Edinburgh, Scotland. The modern, sustainable campus is embedded in a green landscape while at the same time located just 12 minutes by train from Edinburgh city center. Since 2022, a cooperation has existed between HKA and QMU to obtain the double degree B.Sc. Business Management - B.A. (Hons) Business Management.