The Department of Business and Economics at JGU sees itself as a European and international faculty. This is reflected in its numerous cross-border collaborations in research and teaching, the high proportion of international students and scholars, and their integration into the university. A consistent internationalization of study programs and teaching prepares students for taking on responsibilities in an international context.
A stay abroad is a major personal gain for every student today, offering much more than just an advantage in the job market. Students who return from a longer or shorter period abroad during their studies consistently report that spending time in a different environment, another culture, and at a foreign university is a deeply enriching personal experience.
Please apply early! The lead time for applications without a scholarship is generally at least six months. Please keep in mind the different semester start dates in other countries (Southern Hemisphere: typically February). For study abroad scholarships, the usual lead time is one year.
The cooperation with the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) gives students in the business and economics bachelor’s programs the opportunity to spend a period abroad in China’s capital, Beijing. Learn more
The cooperation with Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) in Dalian allows students in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs to study in China. Learn more
As part of the cooperation with Tongji University Shanghai, students in the Master’s programs can study at the Chinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg (CDHK). Learn more
As part of the cooperation with Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS), Master’s students have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in Kyoto. Learn more
Mainz University maintains partnerships with numerous universities around the world. As part of these partnerships, scholarships are sometimes awarded to interested and qualified students.
Within Europe, ERASMUS internships for students are supported as part of the EU’s LLP program. Mainz University is part of the EU-ServicePoint, which supports students in preparation, funding, and implementation of such internships.
- ASA – Seminars and practical experience abroad
- Interships Abroad – Join the best (MLP)
- Heinz Nixdorf Programm: Scholarships for internships in Asia
- Careers Abroad – Different stays abroad
- ZAV – Central Foreign and Specialist Placement
As a special highlight, Johannes Gutenberg University offers double degree programs in cooperation with international partner universities. These programs alternate between semesters or years spent at JGU and the partner institution. They culminate in a so-called “double degree”, meaning both a bachelor’s or master’s degree from Mainz and the partner university’s degree.
The German-French bachelor’s program, offered in cooperation with Université Paris Nanterre, leads to both a German and a French university degree. The program includes four semesters in Mainz, followed by two semesters in Paris. It is rounded off by an internship in France or another French-speaking country.
High school or A-level graduates who meet the entry requirements particularly well can be admitted directly into the double degree program through the “Greencard” process before beginning their studies.
The German-Polish Double Master’s Program includes one year of study at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and one year at Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), Poland’s leading business university. In Mainz, students can pursue the “Master of Science in Accounting and Finance”, “Master of Science in Management”, or “Master of Science in International Economics and Public Policy”, while in Warsaw, they can earn the “Master of Science in Management” or the “Master in Finance and Accounting”. The language of instruction at SGH is English. At JGU, most business courses are in German; however, courses in International Economics and Public Policy, as well as in statistics and econometrics, are offered in English.
The program is offered in cooperation with IAE Clermont Auvergne School of Management at the Université Clermont-Auvergne (UCA) in Clermont-Ferrand. Each winter semester, up to four students are admitted to the two-year program. They complete their first year of study in the International Economics and Public Policy program in Mainz and their second year in the International Audit and Corporate Finance program in Clermont-Ferrand. The language of instruction at both universities is English.
With around 34.300 students from more than 130 countries, Johannes Gutenberg University is one of Germany’s largest universities and the leading research institution in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. JGU prides itself on being an international university with one of the highest proportions of international students in Germany — around 12%.
More than 3.000 students are enrolled in the four Bachelor’s and six Master’s programs in economics. Air-conditioned lecture halls, computer labs, a large library, and a cafeteria ensure pleasant study conditions.
Students coming to Mainz for one or two semesters will find a wide selection of courses taught in both German and English. In addition to courses in business administration, economics, and business education, JGU offers a wide range of complementary courses.
Most economics courses are held in German. However, the number of English-taught courses is growing at both the Master’s and Bachelor’s levels.
Two Programs are fully taught in English:
