📖Introduction

The University of Bayreuth has quickly gained a reputation for excellence. The campus, characterized by modern architecture and surrounded by picturesque landscapes, fosters a vibrant academic community.

The University of Bayreuth is celebrated for its distinctive focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting dialogue between various fields of study. With strengths in fields such as African Studies, Polymer and Colloid Chemistry, and Non-European Legal Systems, the university offers a unique academic portfolio. Its commitment to research-driven teaching and internationalization has positioned it as a hub for students and scholars seeking a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Finance and Information Management at University of Bayreuth

In our dynamic and highly complex world, change happens wherever scientific, practical, and social activity interact in synergy. Our "Finance & Information Management" (FIM) master's programme offers highly motivated students an excellent foundation for a unique, interdisciplinary career involving challenging positions of responsibility. Interdisciplinary, international, and individual – FIM is a programme unique in Germany, offered as a joint programme by TU Munich and the University of Bayreuth, providing in-depth knowledge at the interface of two topics of the future: finance and information management. FIM students have a wide choice of interdisciplinary courses on the basis of four options for specialisation: Quantitative Finance, Financial Management, Business & Information Systems Engineering, and Sustainability & Technology. In addition, soft-skill seminars and hands-on projects with renowned real-world partners are an essential part of the degree programme. This not only provides students with analytical and technical skills, but also with horizon-expanding and personality-building competencies to tackle diverse problems and develop novel solutions. The master's programme in Finance & Information Management is aimed at outstanding and exceptional students looking for a challenging master's programme. Show less
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🏫About University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth stands out as a dynamic institution at the forefront of innovative education and research. Known for its youthful energy since its establishment, the university has become a beacon of academic excellence. With a commitment to interdisciplinary studies, it fosters a vibrant community that encourages collaboration between diverse fields. Notably, the university has gained recognition for its pioneering work in areas such as African Studies, Polymer and Colloid Chemistry, and Non-European Legal Systems. This emphasis on unique academic strengths, combined with a dedication to research-driven teaching and global engagement, makes the University of Bayreuth a distinctive and influential player in the academic landscape.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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