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# WHU

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/whu-otto-beisheim-school-management
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding

- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)

Düsseldorf, Vallendar

Germany

[WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management exchange website](https://www.whu.edu/en/programs/exchange-programs/)

## Language of instruction

English

German

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management (German: Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung (WHU)) is an internationally oriented and privately financed business school. WHU has proved itself a paragon of future-oriented research and teaching in business administration; it is now one of the most renowned German business schools with an exceptional international reputation. The school is AACSB, EQUIS and FIBBA accredited.

WHU’s main campus is located in Vallendar, while MBA students attend the Düsseldorf campus. Vallendar lies on the Rhine River – a UNESCO world heritage site. The region is known for its castles, historic towns, towering vineyards, and steep slopes.

## Semester dates

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UQ Semester** | **Host Semester** | **Dates** |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May\* |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | September–December |

View the [WHU academic calendar](https://www.whu.edu/en/international-diversity/exchange-programs/bscmsc-exchange/) for both Bachelor and Masters programs (scroll down to view).

\*MBA students only: WHU can offer flexible semester dates (January-August for Spring Semester, and September-December for Fall Semester).

## Guides and additional information

WHU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:

- Scroll to view the [WHU exchange program downloadable resources](https://www.whu.edu/en/programs/exchange-programs/#c892) including factsheets, flyers and exchange handbooks (bottom of page)
- [Student life at WHU](https://www.whu.edu/en/about-whu/campus-life/), including buddy program and student societies

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Full-time study load

**Undergraduate:** 30 ECTS credits per semester at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

**Postgraduate:** 6 Postgrad courses per semester at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

## Host university requirements

**GPA**\
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management.

**Study Options**\
You will be admitted to the WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management.

**Campuses:**\
WHU has 2 campuses available to exchange students:

- [Vallendar campus](https://www.whu.edu/en/about-whu/campus-life/campus-vallendar/) for Bachelor of International Business Administration, Master of Finance, Master of Entrepreneurship or Master of Management students
- [Düsseldorf campus](https://www.whu.edu/en/programs/exchange-programs/) for MBA students

**Note**: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

## Find courses

Search the [WHU course catalogue](https://www.whu.edu/programs/student-life/online-course-guide/).

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

## Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate

Advertising

Economics

German

International business

Leadership and Management

Marketing

Postgraduate

Advertising

Business administration

Finance

German

Innovation and entrepreneurship

International business

Leadership and Management

Marketing

## Academic restrictions

**Study Load Restrictions**\
Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:

- Leadership and Management(UG Only)

**Course Restrictions**

**Postgraduate:**\
Due to different campus locations and program structures, postgraduate exchange students cannot mix MSc and MBA courses.\

**Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions**\
The following requirements apply for MBA students looking to study at WHU:

- The minimum age is 24 years old
- Must have English as a first language or have completed or currently studying a university degree taught and examined entirely in English, or have certified Internet-based TOEFL score of 100 points or equivalent IELTS (7.0)
- Postgraduate Science students wishing to apply for the MBA exchange program at WHU will need to show proof of work experience for a minimum of 2 years (full-time work or accumulated full-time internship in business administration)

## Additional academic information

**Internship Opportunities**\
The WHU Careers Team is available to assist students interested in undertaking an internship after their exchange.

**Additional Academic Resources**\
WHU has online resources to help navigate its academic policies:

- [Degree catalogue](https://www.whu.edu/en/programs/)
- [Study in Germany](https://www.study-in.de/en/)
- [German academic exchange services (DAAD)](https://www.daad.de/deutschland/en/)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Accommodation

Vallendar is a relatively rural community and not all landlords speak English. For this reason, [WHU offers international students extra support in finding accommodation](https://www.whu.edu/en/campus/campus-vallendar/housing-and-overnight-stays/living-in-vallendar/information-for-international-students/) during their exchange program.

At the moment WHU does not offer exchange students university-sponsored housing in Düsseldorf. After the application deadline, students will be provided additional information and resources which they can use to find housing. It is each student's responsibility to secure accommodation, however, WHU is happy to help and give them advice during their search process.

## Cost of living

With respect to the cost of living, Germany lies within the EU average and is therefore not excessively expensive. WHU has provided an [example of an average monthly budget](https://www.whu.edu/en/international-diversity/exchange-programs/pre-departure-arrival-at-whu/) to help students plan for their exchange.

## Financial support

[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.

WHU currently does not offer any scholarships for incoming students from overseas partner universities. Students may consult the [German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)](https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/) to find further information on scholarship possibilities.

## Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on [UQ’s Travel Insurance web page](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Upon their arrival at WHU, all exchange students have to provide [proof of health insurance](https://www.whu.edu/en/international-diversity/exchange-programs/pre-departure-arrival-at-whu/).  Please note that health insurance with full coverage for sickness, emergencies and all medical expenses is absolutely mandatory for all exchange students in Germany.

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

WHU has [visa and immigration information](https://www.whu.edu/en/international-diversity/exchange-programs/pre-departure-arrival-at-whu/) for incoming exchange students.

Contact the [German Federal Foreign Office](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service) for more visa information.

## Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with [a risk level of 3](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the [Smartraveller website](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)