Course Overview
The BSc in International Business gives students a four-year education in international business, management, finance, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship and cross-cultural communication. The program has 120 American credits, equal to 240 ECTS, and starts with a shared general education curriculum before students continue with business subjects.
Students can gain practical experience from the first year through internships, workshops and business projects. The program includes study of data and AI for business, sustainability, leadership and entrepreneurship. Students can move between Schiller's four campuses after Year 1 and can select approved dual-degree options with the University of Roehampton or Dublin Business School.
Schiller has operated for six decades and reports a global alumni network of more than 20,000 people from 130+ countries. The program can prepare graduates for roles in international business, management, marketing, finance, trade, sales, human resources and entrepreneurship.
General Eligibility
Applicants for the BSc in International Business should have completed secondary education equivalent to an American high school diploma. Schiller accepts official high-school transcripts or equivalent qualifications from different education systems, including the Abitur, Selectividad, Baccalauréat, International Baccalaureate, IGCSE, O-level and A-level qualifications.
Application Process
Applicants normally need to:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit an official high-school transcript showing graduation.
- Provide proof of secondary education where applicable.
- Submit the signed enrollment agreement.
- Provide proof of English proficiency when required.
- Submit passport or official identification documents where required.
- Complete any required admission or readiness steps.
- Pay the required tuition deposit after admission.
- Complete visa documentation if a student visa is required.
For students who need a U.S. student visa, Schiller recommends applying at least four months before the intended start of the term. Financial-support documents and an advance tuition payment are required before enrollment.
Scholarships
Schiller offers several undergraduate scholarships. The Global Citizen Scholarship can provide up to 50% for eligible students, with 2026 conditions varying by campus and visa status. Students entering the second year can qualify for the Academic Honors Scholarship of up to 50% or the Academic Merit Scholarship of 25%, subject to the required first-year GPA. The university also lists Alumni and Seeds of Peace scholarships.
The BSc in International Business page lists tuition of €15,420 per year at European campuses and USD 17,610 per year at Tampa, with a maximum listed tuition amount of €7,710 or USD 8,805 after a 50% scholarship. Scholarship terms and eligibility apply.
Part Time Work Details
Work conditions depend on the country and campus. Students must follow the work rules linked to their student status and local immigration regulations.
Language Requirement
Schiller requires English proficiency for undergraduate applicants who do not qualify for an exemption. The current undergraduate admission page lists the following minimum scores:
| English Test |
Minimum Score |
| IELTS |
5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT |
51 |
| PTE |
GSE 46 |
| Duolingo English Test |
95 |
| TOEIC |
650 |
| Cambridge FCE |
Grade B / B2 |
| Oxford ELLT |
OIDI Level 5 |
Students who graduated from a secondary school where English was the language of instruction, or where English is the official language of the country, may qualify for an English-test exemption. Schiller reviews exemption cases based on the submitted education records.