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Why WFI?
At WFI – Ingolstadt School of Management of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, our vision, mission and values inspire us to empower ethical change-makers for global business and diverse societies. We achieve this by merging high-quality education, impactful research, and a sustainable, humanistic approach through our strategic pillars.
Renowned for our small and tight-knit student community, top-rank research, broad network of international partner universities for study abroad experiences, enviable student to instructor ratio (11:1 on average), strong and loyal alumni community, and consistently successful student placement record, we located in an economically thriving region of Germany, namely Ingolstadt in Bavaria.
Six reasons, one result: Business Administration at WFI
1- Top Rankings and High Student Satisfaction
Throughout Germany, the WFI is one of the best university facilities in the field of business administration. This is also shown by our excellent ranking results for years, e.g. latest:
- Trendence Graduate Barometer: WFI Ingolstadt School of Management confirmed its top positions in 6/10 categories and received top rankings in the following areas: „Business Cooperations", „Lecturers/Professors", „Service and Counselling", „Practical Relevance", „Career Service" and „Quality of the Library"
- CHE Hochschulranking: WFI is ranked at the top regarding "range of courses”, "degrees in due course”, "overall study situation” and "total number of students”; excellent evaluations regarding "student-to-teacher ratio“, "practical relevance”, "international orientation of the study programs”, "feasibility of study workload” and “support for university entrants”
- For the fifth time in a row, the KU – and thus the WFI – was ranked among the most popular universities in Germany according to the website Studycheck.de. After having been awarded the number one position as Germany’s most popular university for study conditions and satisfaction twice in a row, KU is now ranked first nationwide in the Category "Under 5,000 Students". The study reports that 97% percent graduates would recommend KU as a good place to study.
These results demonstrate the impact of our effective teaching, as well as the relevant and innovative curriculum content.
WFI is more than only professional studies: students become part of the WFI family. Our students are highly motivated and very committed to student initiatives and organizations. This is all part of the WFI’s unique team spirit.
Learn more about rankings and student satisfaction at WFI here.
2- Excellent Study Programs and Student-Teacher Ratio
With fewer than 1000 students, the WFI is among the smallest faculties of business administration in Germany. The excellent student-teacher ratio of 11:1 enables us to offer individualized study programs, adjusted to students' preferences, and to stay in close contact with our students. The personal counseling, the compact and well-equipped campus and especially the solidarity among all members of the faculty provide excellent study conditions.
Explore our study programs and our unique range of disciplines including Accounting and Finance; Business Law; Economics; Ethics; Management and Organizations; Marketing, Service Management and Innovation; Taxation.
Learn more about study programs at WFI here.
3- Career-Springboard: How We Engage With the Outside World
Global leaders, DAX companies, and start-ups are all part of our partner companies and provide internship and permanent positions for our students. By means of our close cooperation with partner companies, numerous possibilities open up for our students and teachers to put theoretical knowledge and research outcomes into practice. Career fairs on campus as well as company presentations and workshops offer best opportunities for networking. In addition, many students write their thesis in cooperation with external companies. Our courses are very application-oriented and enable our students to gather experience with and in companies.
Learn more about partner companies at WFI here.
4- Internationality: Over 100 Partner Universities Worldwide
Our students are at home in Ingolstadt and in the whole world: multi-language study programs and over 100 partner universities provide an international study atmosphere. Most of our students (approx. 90 %) spend one or more semesters abroad at one of our well-known partner universities. We support and facilitate study abroad by offering a compulsory business language, a range of courses taught in English, and additional lectures by international guest lecturers.
Learn more about partner universities at WFI here.
5- Engagement and Societal Impact at WFI: Shape Your Career and Make an Impact
Engagement with all our extended stakeholders is built into the DNA of WFI and is reflected in every aspect of research, teaching, and service activities at WFI. It is not a stretch to claim that the school does not need to ‘encourage’ engagement, as it is part of the school’s fabric and is an integral part of all our activities.
Learn more about engagement and societal impact at WFI here.
6- Research at WFI
Our robust support structures amplify research output and pave pathways for young researchers (doctoral and post-doctoral candidates, and junior professors). In terms of publications and external research funding through grants, WFI consistently delivers sterling results. With the launch of two multidisciplinary research institutes over the last four years, we've broken down the barriers to cross-departmental collaboration. Our professors serve as Associate Editors and Editorial Review Board Members at internationally top-ranked peer-reviewed journals, regularly publish in them, hold leadership positions in associations in their respective academic fields, and actively participate in the top research conferences in their areas.
Learn more about research at WFI here.
Voices of our Alumni
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Testimonials from our Alumni
After my Bachelor's degree at the LMU Munich, the family atmosphere at the WFI was decisive for me. The Master's is application-oriented and is characterised by excellent supervision conditions and very good company contacts. I was enthusiastic about events such as the WFI Consulting Cup and the Summer Challenge, where…
After my Bachelor's degree at the LMU Munich, the family atmosphere at the WFI was decisive for me. The Master's is application-oriented and is characterised by excellent supervision conditions and very good company contacts. I was enthusiastic about events such as the WFI Consulting Cup and the Summer Challenge, where I came into contact with Vodafone, my current employer, in a very pleasant way.
In retrospect, the WFI was also the right choice - optimal proximity to teaching and lecturers and high commitment of fellow students inside and outside the university. This school had a decisive influence on my personal path and this opportunity is still available today. This is proven by many graduates, whom I got to…
In retrospect, the WFI was also the right choice - optimal proximity to teaching and lecturers and high commitment of fellow students inside and outside the university. This school had a decisive influence on my personal path and this opportunity is still available today. This is proven by many graduates, whom I got to know afterwards as employees and customers, among other things.
I am very happy that I was able to follow my academic path from my studies to my doctorate to my habilitation at the WFI. The faculty is characterized by unique study conditions at a very high level of quality. At the same time, there is a great sense of solidarity among the students. For me, the WFI will always be a place where I feel at home.
I am very happy that I was able to follow my academic path from my studies to my doctorate to my habilitation at the WFI. The faculty is characterized by unique study conditions at a very high level of quality. At the same time, there is a great sense of solidarity among the students. For me, the WFI will always be a place where I feel at home.
Testimonials from our Students
What I particularly like about the MARKT-Master is that I can choose individual modules and thus structure my master according to my preferences. The many practice-related case studies give me an insight into exciting professional fields, allow me to expand my business studies knowledge and network!
What I particularly like about the MARKT-Master is that I can choose individual modules and thus structure my master according to my preferences. The many practice-related case studies give me an insight into exciting professional fields, allow me to expand my business studies knowledge and network!
Through superior course topics with practice-relevant problems and interesting guest lectures from leading commercial enterprises, a connection between theory and practice is established. The FACT-Master at the WFI offers me the opportunity to put the business knowledge I gained in my Bachelor's degree on an even more…
Through superior course topics with practice-relevant problems and interesting guest lectures from leading commercial enterprises, a connection between theory and practice is established. The FACT-Master at the WFI offers me the opportunity to put the business knowledge I gained in my Bachelor's degree on an even more solid foundation. In addition, the WFI creates a family atmosphere with direct contact to the professors and lecturers and exciting events on campus.
If you are looking for a Master's degree that challenges and supports you personally and prepares you optimally for an international career, then the Master's in International Marketing is just right for you. With their excellent teaching and research, the WFI & TSM offer optimal conditions for an academic or business…
If you are looking for a Master's degree that challenges and supports you personally and prepares you optimally for an international career, then the Master's in International Marketing is just right for you. With their excellent teaching and research, the WFI & TSM offer optimal conditions for an academic or business career. Furthermore, everyone can actively participate in shaping the university or social environment through the diverse range of student organizations.
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