EBS University of Business and Law - Law School
EBS University of Business and Law - Law School
EBS University of Business and Law (EBS University) is one of Germany’s leading business and law schools and teaches a unique combination of law and economics. Founded in the early 1970s, EBS has two campuses - one housing the law school and the other the business school.
Academic Highlights
There are around 2000 students studying business and law with EBS University. EBS University is known for its excellent research and strong focus on practical knowledge. Located in one of Germany’s major economic hubs, the university has strong ties with business and industry.
Location
EBS is located in Wiesbaden in the Rheingau district on the north side of the Rhine River. The region is home to more than 32,000 companies, with 2200 high-tech production plants, sales and services enterprises.
Did you know?
The city of Wiesbaden boasts of several hot springs and is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe.
Language of Instruction | English | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | 60% and above | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 60% | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 4-5 places | |||||
Exchange Availability | Green | |||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia only | |||||
Agreement Scope | Law | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
See EBS's law program modules here under 'Details of the programme' > 'Curriculum'.
Academic considerations
- EBS Law only offers English-taught programs during Monash’s second semester.
- If you are an undergraduate student, you must have completed at least one and a half years of your Law degree by the time your exchange program at EBS commences.
- If you are a graduate student, you must have completed at least one year of your Law degree by the time your exchange program at EBS commences.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
Academic Calendar
EBS's Autumn Semester (Monash Semester 2): September – December
See EBS's Academic Calendar here.
Law | Legal Studies |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
EBS Law does not offer on-campus accommodation. The institution does provide assistance to students to search for accommodation.
Please note, accommodation can be difficult to source in Wiesbaden and it may be expensive. Students are advised to source accommodation prior to their arrival in Germany.
EBS offers advice on accommodation here.
Visas
As a general rule, Australian citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany but after entering will have to apply for a residence permit at the local ‘Auslaenderbehörde’ (Immigration Office) if staying for more than three months. Your host university will assist you with this. Students from other countries may be required to apply for a visa for study purposes at the German Consulate-General in Melbourne.
For more information on visas for a student exchange, please refer to the Consulate General of Germany here.
EBS also provides some guidance on visas as a downloadable PDF titled Visa Guide Exchange Students.
Health and insurance
By law, all students must have sufficient health cover for their stay in Germany to become registered as a student at a German university and/or to apply for a student visa. Thus, non-EU-students should be careful in selecting a health insurance plan as it has to satisfy the very strict requirements of the university and the immigration office.
EBS provides further information on this in their Visa Guide for Exchange Students, available as a downloadable PDF.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
Orientation is compulsory for all new exchange students, held in the days prior to the semester commencing.
Cost of living
While studying in Germany, you can usually expect to spend €700 – 1000 euros per month to cover living expenses, such as housing, food and transportation.
EBS also offers some advice on the cost of living.
Funding
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The DAAD offers various scholarships to Australian students, there may be scholarships available to exchange students and are subject to change. Find out more here.
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
Note that EBS University only accepts students on exchange for Law in its semester beginning in September, its first semester of the academic year.
Only Law students should use this brochure to apply for exchange.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.
Have you been to EBS University of Business and Law - Law School and want to share your experience? If you'd be willing to write a testimonial, email us at monashabroad.enquiries@monash.edu.
Hannah Pike
Bachelor of Science/Laws
Semester 2, 2016
Studied: Law units
Study Experience
Studying in the Law was unique in that we had an international-student only cohort. This meant we formed tight bonds very quickly and all interested in enjoying our time to the fullest and travelling. Furthermore, EBS offered a number of interesting excursions for us in other parts of Germany, Strasbourg (France) and Luxembourg, plus networking opportunities at top tier firms in Frankfurt.
Culture
Wiesbaden is very different from Melbourne. It is a small city with a quaint historic centre and is well connected to other cities nearby (and Frankfurt airport). I loved the community feel, being able to meet up at the local pub and in particular, being able to walk everywhere!
Benefits of going on exchange
The subjects were quite different to what I would normally study at home so it exposed me to different fields. I was also linguistically challenged in a foreign country.
Career Benefits
Exchange forces you to face pragmatic challenges outside a strictly academic world in a way that is more confronting than at home. I believe such challenges, faced without being able to seek immediate support from friends and family, nurture problem solving skills, resilience and confidence, qualities that are applicable to any workplace.
Money and Budgeting
Set up a savings account, which you can move money into but cannot withdraw from via internet banking. It stops the temptation of dipping into savings when you're out and you cannot withdraw unless you go into a branch.
Top tips
- Say yes to as many opportunities that come your way as possible.
- Of course become friends with Aussies but don't slip into only becoming friends with fellow Aussies - it's a rare chance to meet people from really different backgrounds and it's fascinating!
- Enjoy the moment because your time overseas will fly by!