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 (
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.
As part of the cooperation with Tongji University Shanghai, students in the Master’s programs can study at the Chinesisch-Deutsches Hochschulkolleg (CDHK).
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.
The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz maintains university partnerships and cooperations with institutions in Australia, Brazil, China, the United Kingdom, France, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Croatia, Colombia, Poland, Russia, Spain, South Africa, and the USA. Within these partnerships, scholarships are also awarded to interested and qualified students.
Australia
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
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South Africa
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth
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USA
- American University, Washington, D.C. – Washington Semester Program
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- GOstralia!-GOzealand!, Study placement and scholarships for Australia and New Zealand
- IEConline, Study placement and scholarships for Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, UK
- International Institute for Asia Pacific Studies, Study placement and scholarships for Australia, China, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, or USA
- Institut Ranke-Heinemann Ltd, Study placement and scholarships for Australia and New Zealand
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 SGH Warsaw, 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 Warsaw is English. At JGU Mainz, 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.
Further information on the double degree in Accounting and Finance
Further information on the double degree in Management
Further information on the double degree in International Economics and Public Policy
Das Programm wird in Kooperation mit der IAE Clermont Auvergne School of Management an der Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA) angeboten. In jedem Wintersemester werden bis zu vier Studierende in das zweijährige Programm aufgenommen. Sie absolvieren ihr erstes Studienjahr im Studiengang International Economics and Public Policy in Mainz und ihr zweites Studienjahr im Studiengang International Audit and Corporate Finance in Clermont-Ferrand. Die Unterrichtssprache ist an beiden Hochschulen Englisch.
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:
