Degree Courses Taught in English

Entertaining the idea of continuing your, or a family member's, education while in Germany? There are a wide range of programs, in English, catering to both the graduate and undergraduate.

Open UniversityThe Open University. More than 1,500 people in Germany - expatriates and German nationals alike - currently turn to The Open University, the UK's pioneer and leader in distance learning, to study.

Like all Open University study, its postgraduate courses and qualifications have been created to allow busy people to fit study around their work and personal commitments. The university enjoys a deserved reputation for unparalleled flexibility that puts the student in control of their study pattern and time - but with a high level of support from the university and its tutors.

That flexibility also extends to the range of postgraduate programmes on offer - from shorter certificates and diplomas to full masters. Quality underpins every aspect of the OU study experience, leading to recognition of the university's qualifications across the world. That means that an Open University qualification can boost career prospects or lead to the development of new skills and knowledge in existing careers.

At postgraduate level, the university offers part-time taught higher degrees and part-time research degrees in a range of subjects. Among the most popular postgraduate courses in Germany are those that form the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme offered by The Open University Business School, . More than 30,000 people are currently studying at postgraduate level with the university, making it one of the largest providers of postgraduate education in Europe.

They are joined by about 150,000 students who are taking the university's undergraduate courses across the UK and Europe and 11,000 people who are studying for higher degrees.

For more information about studying in Germany with The Open University, please contact:

Dr Marion Bruhn-Suhr, email: m.bruhn-suhr@aww.uni-hamburg.de (for northern Germany)

Jackie Schueller, email: j.schueller@open.ac.uk (for central Germany)

Matthew Hawkes, email: M.Hawkes@open.ac.uk(for southern Germany)

and visit the website www.open.ac.uk/europe

The OU Business School is one of Europe's leading business schools and the major provider of management development programmes delivered by supported distance learning. We are one of an elite group of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation:

  • AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, USA)
  • EQUIS (European Foundation for Management Development)
  • AMBA (Association of MBAs, UK)

The Open University Business School has 30,000 students and since its inception in 1983, more than 150,000 managers have studied an Open University Business School course at Certificate, Diploma or MBA level; of those more than 20,000 have successfully completed their MBA and joined one of the three largest alumni associations for MBA graduates outside the United States. The Open University has been operating in Germany since 1992 with over 550 students currently studying with |The Open University Business School in Germany and 750 Alumni.

The study method, based on the expertise of The Open University, the UK's largest university, is a proven blend of the modern and the traditional. It gives students the flexibility to combine their studies with their professional and private life and offers its courses throughout Europe enabling you to continue studying if you relocate. Course texts are supplemented by materials presented via electronic media. A personal tutor, normally a practising manager, provides students with support and guidance. Networking with other students can be through computer conferencing, group tutorials or short residential schools held in a variety of locations around Europe. Our course fees are fully inclusive.

Research has always been seen as the essential complement to teaching in The Open University Business School and the quality of our research is now internationally recognised. Key areas of research include: brand management, intellectual capital, strategic management, management development, small and medium size enterprises, human resources, information systems, and future scenario building. Research at The Open University Business School is undertaken in close collaboration with partner organizations in business, public and not-for-profit sectors. As well as disseminating research results through publications, television, and other media, The Open University Business School research outputs feed into the development of new management courses in our teaching programmes. www.open.ac.uk/germany

Schiller International University, with a campus at Heidelberg and seven other campuses in five other countries, offers its students a unique intercenter transfer program. Since the language of instruction at all centers is English a degree can be completed while attending campuses in several countries. The main campus is at Dunedin, Florida, and, in addition to Heidelberg, there are European campuses in London, Madrid, Paris, Strasbourg (France) and Engelberg and Leysin (Switzerland). Facilities at the Heidelberg campus include: a computer laboratory with Internet, library, reading and study room, student lounges and student housing. Degrees offered at Heidelberg are: Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, Management and Marketing; Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy, Interdepartmental Studies and International Economics, and Master of Business Administration. There is also an MBA preparatory program. For entrance to the University, applicants must have completed the secondary level of education, generally 12 years, or have 5 GCE O-levels. Their website is www.siu-heidelberg.de

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), the world's largest fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace meets the needs of students and industry through its educational, training, research, and consulting activities. Embry-Riddle educates 27,000 students annually, including certificates and Associate, Bachelor and Master's degrees, at residential campuses in Prescott, Arizona, and Daytona Beach, Florida, and at the over 170 teaching centers Worldwide, in the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

ERAU has been delivering aeronautical education programs throughout Europe since 1972. Since 2007, Embry-Riddle has opened a Campus in Berlin, Germany. This campus specifically serves the civilian market in Europe. We offer traditional courses in the classroom on a part-time basis, and courses via distance learning. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to awards associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees.

The University's degree programs include:

The Associate/Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics degree program, which is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation related careers. For students with existing aviation related knowledge and skills, the program recognizes those skills through award of advanced standing prior-learning credit.

In the Associate/Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance, offers experienced maintenance technicians an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of aviation maintenance while gaining a solid foundation in the principles of management and communication. In addition, students will specialize in one of two maintenance functions; Management or Safety. The program is geared towards aviation and aerospace, its curriculum prepares graduates for success with companies in any industry.

The Master of Aeronautical Science degree enables aviation/aerospace professionals to master the application of concepts, methods, and tools used in the development, manufacture, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft, as well as the public and business infrastructure that support them. Specializations are available in Aviation/Aerospace Management, Operations, Human Factors and Safety. Although aviation experience is useful, pilot qualifications are not required.

The Master of Business Administration in Aviation degree is designed to emphasize the application of modern management concepts, methods, and tools to the challenges of aviation and business. The special intricacies of aviation are woven into a strong, traditional business foundation by combining a specific core of distinct business competencies with a strong aviation foundation. The demand for skilled professionals continue to grow in response to the increasing need for leaders who can manage the efficient and effective use of scarce resources; operate in an atmosphere of heightened national and international competition; and respond to the call to preserve our world's fragile eco-system - and the MBAA curriculum is oriented towards the needs of aviation leaders and decision-makers who can operate in this environment.

Access www.erau.edu/berlin for more information and get your education plans off the ground!

Other Resources

Perhaps one of the best online resources for an overview of higher education in Germany is www.higher-education-compass.de

This link will take you through all the higher education institutions, study opportunities at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and international cooperation agreements of German higher education schools.

If there is a particular program you are looking for, we suggest you go to the respective institutional website and contact the registrar's office directly for further information. Prerequisites will vary from one school to the next, as will the program structure.

Another great resource for information on studying in Germany is www-en.studienwahl.de, a German site that is sponsored by the German Provincial Commission for Educational Planning and the Research Promotion and the Federal Employment Agency. The site is completely translated into English and will walk you through every aspect of studying in Germany.

Another great link is: www.daad.de, a multi-lingual site sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service which provides detailed information to every aspect of studying, research and vocational training in Germany. This site will even provide you resources on where to find schools to learn to speak German.

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