WFI International Fall Term
A Unique Study Experience in the Heart of Bavaria
The International Fall Term at the WFI Ingolstadt School of Management offers exchange students a compact, high-quality academic experience. From September to December, participants can earn up to 30 ECTS. All courses, including exams, are completed before Christmas – ideal for those who need to return to their home university by January.
German Language Preparation
To help ease into life in Germany, we highly recommend enrolling in our pre-semester intensive German language course. Open to almost all levels, this course runs from late September to mid-October and helps students make the most of their time in Ingolstadt – both academically and socially.
Join a Diverse Student Community
International Fall Term participants study alongside both local and international students, creating a truly enriching intercultural experience.
How to Apply
Interested students must be nominated their home university.
Accommodation
As an International Fall Term participant, you are eligible for our Housing Support. Due to the short rental period and high demand on the Ingolstadt housing market, rents range from € 350 to € 850. We will do our best to offer affordable accommodation, but cannot make any guarantees.
Bachelor Courses
Fall Term 2026
Language Class
- Pre-semester Intensive German Language Course (5 ECTS)
Lectures & Tutorials
- Company Taxation in the EU: Towards more Fairness and Sustainability (5 ECTS)
- Consumer Psychology (5 ECTS)
- International Business (5 ECTS)
- Performance Measurement (2.5 ECTS)
- Political Institutions, the Economy, and Financial Markets (5 ECTS)
- Social Market Economy (5 ECTS)
- Software Engineering and Programming (5 ECTS)
- Software Tools for Simulation and Optimization (2.5 ECTS)
All I want for Christmas is you! Pop hits, the celebration of love and the Christmas of the Bible (5 ECTS)
(Course offer subject to change.)
Structure
German Language Course 5 ECTS
Lectures & Tutorials up to 25 ECTS
Total up to 30 ECTS
Dates 2026
September 21 – October 9: German Language Course (detailed schedule)
October 12: Start of lecture period
December 7 – 19: Estimated examination period and end of semester
Fall Term 2025
Seminars
- Discover Germany (5 ECTS)
- Pre-semester Intensive German Language Course (5 ECTS)
Lectures & Tutorials
- Company Taxation in the EU: Towards more Fairness and Sustainability (5 ECTS)
- Consumer Psychology (5 ECTS)
- International Business (5 ECTS)
- Performance Measurement (2.5 ECTS)
- Social Market Economy (5 ECTS)
- Software Engineering and Programming (5 ECTS)
- Software Tools for Simulation and Optimization (2.5 ECTS)
- Service Performance Management (5 ECTS)
- Social Marketing
- Sustainability in Business and Economics (more information to follow)
All I want for Christmas is you! Pop hits, the celebration of love and the Christmas of the Bible (5 ECTS)
(Course offer subject to change.)
Structure
Discover Germany 5 ECTS
German Language Course 5 ECTS
Bachelor Courses up to 20 ECTS
Total 30 ECTS
Dates 2025
22 September – 10 October: German Language Course (detailed schedule)
13 October: Start of lecture period
8 – 19 December: Estimated examination period and end of semester
Fall Term 2024
Seminars
- Discover Germany
- Pre-semester Intensive German Language Course
Lectures & Tutorials
- Consumer Psychology
- Company Taxation in the EU: Towards more Fairness and Sustainability
- Comparative Labor Law (by visiting Professor Thomas C. Kohler, Boston College, USA)
- International Business
- Performance Measurement
- Political Institutions, the Economy, and Financial Markets
- Social Market Economy
- Software Tools for Simulation and Optimization
- Theory and Practise of Business Valuation
You can find detailed descriptions to each course in the module catalogue.
Structure of the program:
Discover Germany 5 ECTS
German Language Course 5 ECTS
Compulsory electives 20 ECTS
Total 30 ECTS
Please be aware that the curriculum will be updated for the ensuing winter terms. The given information refers to the current examination regulations. Please check that you have the latest information.
Dates 2024
September:
23rd of September: Start of “German Language Course” (link to website and application form)
October:
1st of October: Official arrival day and check-in to dormitories
14th of October: Start of lecture period
December:
10th – 20th of December: Estimated examination period and end of semester
