If you have questions regarding the recognition of exams and other academic achievements from previous studies at recognised domestic or international universities for the Bachelor’s programme in International Business & Economics, please contact us exclusively at iww@uibk.ac.at.

Step 1:
a) For the recognition of academic achievements from other recognized universities:

• A tabular list of the courses for which recognition is being requested
• A link to the university and program you previously attended
• Proof of academic success (transcript)
• Curriculum or study handbook in PDF format or a link to it
• Course descriptions or syllabi for the completed courses/modules

b) For the recognition of academic achievements from another programme at the University of Innsbruck:
Students who have already completed courses in a different programme at the University of Innsbruck need to submit the following:

• A tabular list of the courses for which recognition is being requested
• Proof of academic success (transcript of records)
• Links to the courses/modules

Step 2:
You will be informed about the recognition options via email. In some cases, an appointment will be scheduled with Maiko Stürz, the associate dean of studies.

Step 3:
Only after clarifying the recognition options can you submit the completed recognition application and the accompanying documents to the Examination Office located at Universitaetsstraße 15.

Elective Courses:
Elective courses in our international study programmes are generally credited only after the completion of the study abroad period.

Most courses can be transferred independently from the Bachelor’s programme in Management and Economics to the Bachelor’s programme in International Business and Economics using the equivalency list available on the LFU online platform.

If a completed module is not listed, please first consult with the student representatives (ÖH). They will clarify the matter with you or inform you if a further inquiry needs to be sent to the IWW Office.

Most courses can be transferred independently from the Bachelor’s programme in Management and Economics to the Bachelor’s programme in International Business and Economics using the equivalency list available on the LFU online platform.

equivalence list

If a completed module is not listed, please first consult with the student representatives (ÖH). They will clarify the matter with you or inform you if a further inquiry needs to be sent to the IWW Office.

The  equivalence list shows which module is credited and how.

If you have any questions, please contact the associate dean of studies of the Bachelor's degree programme in Management and Economics.

To enroll in the Bachelor's programme in International Business and Economics , please refer to the website for the Bachelor's programme in International Business and Economics . Enrollment is available online or through the Admissions Office.

The module Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 1 (Foreign Business Language 1) is primarily designed for students enrolled in the BA Management and Economics program. It is assumed that students in the BA International Business and Economics program already possess sufficient language proficiency—at least B2 in English and B1 in the selected foreign language. These students can directly enroll in the Foreign Business Language 2 module or acquire the necessary skills through additional courses.

BA International Business and Economics students may also register for the Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 1 module during the second course registration period, provided there are still available spots.

To learn a language or to raise one's language level to to A-levels (Matura, Abitur), a course at the Language Center of the University of Innsbruck is recommended as an alternative.

For further inquiries, please contact our Business Languages Unit.

The foreign business language modules at level 1 are NOT credited as elective modules in in the BA International Business and Economics. Instead, they are intended to help students develop the linguistic and subject-specific skills necessary for successful participation in the Foreign Business Language 2 module.

To enroll in the Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 2 (Foreign Business Language 2) module, students must meet one of the following requirements:

• Successfully complete the Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 1 (Foreign Business Language 1) module, or
• Pass the placement test.

The placement test is open to all students, including native speakers, South Tyroleans (for Italian), and Luxembourgers (for French).

For further questions in this regard, please contact the Business Languages Units.

Yes, students who have already completed two Foreign Business Language 2 modules and wish to take a third foreign business language can contact the IWW office to discuss recognition options.

iww@uibk.ac.at

To successfully complete the elective module Practice/Work Experience (Wahlmodul Praxis), the following requirements must be met:

1. ECTS Requirement: You must have completed at least 30 ECTS credits before registering for the elective module.
2. Duration and Hours: The practical activity must last a total of 14 weeks, with a minimum of 25 hours per week. If the weekly hours differ (e.g., a full-time internship of 40 hours per week during the semester break), the total hours will be adjusted accordingly.
3. Registration: The practical activity must be registered in writing with the IWW office before it begins. Please send the completed registration form to iww@uibk.ac.at.
4. Employer Confirmation: After completing the practical activity, you must obtain a written confirmation from your employer, including their signature, and submit it to the IWW office.
5. Course Registration: Once the practical activity is approved by the IWW office, you can register for the course AG Begleitung und Reflexion der Praxis. The elective module can only be completed in conjunction with this course.
6. Course Participation: Participation in the course AG Begleitung und Reflexion der Praxis is only permitted after successfully completing the practical activity.
7. Course Availability: The course AG Begleitung und Reflexion der Praxis is currently offered once a year during the summer semester.
8. Time Gap: There should be no more than a one-year gap between completing the practical activity and attending the course AG Begleitung und Reflexion der Praxis.

For more detailed information on requirements, approvals, and reports, please refer to the IWW Curriculum 2025 under the section „Wahlmodul Praxis“. 

Once you have successfully completed all courses and examinations required for the Bachelor's degree program in IWW, you can register with the Examination Office, to receive your Bachelor's certificate.

No, the module "Seminar mit Bachelorarbeit" must be completed at the University of Innsbruck after your mandatory semester abroad. The Bachelor's thesis is written as part of this module.

See Exchange/Study abroad > Outgoing > Application

For the BA International Business and Economics , the following requirements must be met:

Successful completion of 90 ECTS credits from all core, support, and foreign business language modules (13 modules, including STEOP/introductory modules

For detailed information, please consult the curriculum from the BA programme Interntional Business and Economics. 

Yes, the STEOPS/introductory modules count as core modules for the grade ranking.

If you do not fulfill the requirements (e.g. a relevant examination was not passed or the required ECTS were not achieved), the planned study abroad CANNOT be started and you must reapply for a for an university exchange spot next semester/year.

Yes, this is generally possible and is referred to as a freemover or non-exchange arrangement. However, you will need to plan the entire study abroad independently and discuss the recognition of credits with the Associate Dean of Studies and the outgoing coordinator, Maiko Stürz, in advance.

To proceed:

• Gather all relevant information from your potential exchange university, first.
• Schedule an appointment with the IWW office to discuss your plans.

Contact to make an appointment

No, even as a freemover / non-exchange student, you will typically study in the national language of the host country. The choice of your host country depends on the successful completion of the module Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 2 (Foreign Business Language 2).

This must be agreed in advance with the IWW office.

Yes, both Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 2 modules must be successfully completed before your study abroad, regardless of whether you are studying at an IWW partner university or as a freemover / non-exchange student.

No, it is not possible to complete the module Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 2 after your study abroad semester. Both Wirtschaftsfremdsprache 2 modules must be successfully completed before the start of your study abroad semester.