Welcome to our English-taught summer semester for exchange students interested in business administration. Hagen is located between the metropolitan Ruhr region and South Westphalia, home to many medium sized hidden champions. The Faculty of Technical Business Administration with about 1,000 students is closely linked to the local economy.
Business Administration in Hagen: Exchange Semester for Bachelor Students
Exchange Programme for Business Students at the Faculty of Technical Business Administration
Our exchange programme offers a number of key advantages
- Personalised learning with small class sizes and individual support
- No tuition fees and availability of low cost accomodation
- 30 ECTS of English-taught modules guaranteed each summer semester
- Additional English-taught electives upon demand
- A campus with a high concentration of facilities and services
- Affordable urban living with easy access to major cities like Dortmund, Düsseldorf and Cologne
Detailed Information about the Exchange Programme
English-taught modules
For detailed information on the English-taught modules for exchange students at Campus Hagen, please download the Module Description for English Business Semester
Lecture periods
- Summer (Spring) term 2025: 24.03.2025 - 18.07.2025
- Winter (Fall) term 2025/2026: 22.09.2025 - 06.02.2026
- Summer (Spring) term 2026: 06.04.2026 - 31.07.2026
Accommodation
International students can apply for an appartment in the residential complex run by the Studentenwerk Dortmund in Hagen. If no rooms are available there, it is advisable to look for accommodation on platforms such as wg-gesucht.de, Immobilienscout or eBay Kleinanzeigen. You should look for accommodation well in advance, as there is usually a high demand at the beginning of the semester.
You can find more information about accommodation at Further Information for your stay.
City of Hagen
The city of Hagen is situated in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is renowned for its verdant surroundings and rich cultural heritage. Hagen benefits from an impressive 50% woodland coverage, making it the "greenest city" in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city is strategically positioned between the Sauerland and Ruhr regions, offering a diverse range of leisure activities, from serene reservoirs to vibrant city centres. The Ruhr lakes Hengsteysee and Harkortsee are popular destinations for those with a keen interest in water sports and nature. The city has undergone a significant transformation, moving beyond its industrial roots to become a hub for culture, education and retail.
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences - Hagen campus
The South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences offers a unique combination of modernity and tradition. The Hagen location offers an excellent learning environment with modern laboratories, small groups and close links to the local economy, providing a strong basis for a successful professional future.
Faculty of Technical Business Administration
The Faculty of Technical Business Administration (Technische Betriebswirtschaft - TBW) at South Westphalia UAS provides a unique interdisciplinary approach to engineering, computer science and business administration. It offers a range of Bachelor's degree programmes, including business administration, industrial engineering, business law and business informatics, as well as international variants in collaboration with foreign partner universities.
Further information for your stay
Find out what to consider bevor, upon and after your arrival in Germany.
