Double degree programme in cooperation with Ghent University

The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Göttingen offers a double degree programme with the Faculty for Economics and Business Administration of Ghent University (in Belgium).

Within four semesters, well-qualified students can complete both a MSc degree in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes at the University of Göttingen, as well as a parallel MSc degree in Business Economics (with a focus on corporate finance or accounting) at Ghent University.

The double degree programme is an excellent opportunity to study abroad, and offers graduates excellent career opportunities in multinational companies, national and international organizations, and last but not least, the ability of applying for international PhD programmes.

Profile of the double degree programme

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  Start: Winter semester
  


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  Duration: 4 semesters
  


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  Language: German and English
  


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  Application: To the faculty
  


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  Credits: 120 credits
  


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  Capacity: 5 students per year
  


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  Funding: Application for Erasmus scholarship possible
  

Details on the Double Degree Programme

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  What is a double degree programme?
  
  
  
  

  
  

  A double degree programme is an integrated international course of study that takes place partly at a German institute of higher education and partly at an international partner university. In a double degree programme, national degrees from both partner universities are awarded, as opposed to a single joint-degree from both partner universities.

  
  

  In this programme, you spend two semesters at Ghent University (in the first year, beginning in September) and two semesters at the University of Göttingen (in the second year). In Göttingen, you complete a Master's thesis in the fourth semester. As a graduate of the double degree programme, within four semesters, you earn two degrees from accredited master's programmes at two prestigious European universities with long traditions.

  
  

  
  
  • MSc in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes at the University of Göttingen, Germany
  
  
  • MSc in Business Economics (with a focus on corporate finance or accountancy) at Ghent University, Belgium
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Application requirements for the double degree programme
  
  
  
  

  
  

  A prerequisite for participation in the double degree programme is acceptance to the Master's programme in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes. Eligibility criteria for the programme can be found in the regulations for admissions and in the admissions requirements for the Master's programme in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes.

  
  

  Particularly important factors for the application to participate in a double degree programme are the following admission requirements (see par. 5 of the study and examination regulations for the Master's programme in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes):

  
  

  
  
  • You have completed a bachelor's degree or an equivalent course of study with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in the subject of business or a closely related subject. Applicants must have completed at least 150 of the 180 ECTS credits at the time of application
  
  
  • You submit a convincing motivation letter
  
  

  
  

  Details:

  
  

  
  
  • Admission regulations
  
  
  • Examination and study regulations
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Application for the double degree programme
  
  
  
  

  
  

  You apply as a normal student for the Master's programme in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes at the University of Göttingen.

  
  

  As part of the online application process for the Master's programme in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes, you will be asked if you would like to simultaneously apply for the double degree programme with Ghent University. If you would like to apply for the programme, complete the field in section 6 in the online application, and also submit the following additional application documents:

  
  

  
  
  • A motivation statement (1 page max.) in either German or English, which explains your interest in applying for the double degree programme, as well as your objective and expectations.
  
  
  • Proof of sufficient knowledge of English (please see Prüfungs- und Studienordnung (Examination and study regulations)).
  
  
  • Transcripts submitted for the application for the Master's programme in Finance, Accounting, and Taxes must either include an overall grade point average of your studies or your grade point average from your completed courses from previous studies.
  
  

  
  

  Applying for the double degree programme is only possible for the winter semester. The online application form is open from 1 April to 15 May of the same year for students starting in the winter semester.

  
  

  Detailed information about admission and the application process as well as the online application form is available here.

  
  

  
  
  
  



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  Programme structure of the double degree programme
  
  
  
  

  
  

  As part of the double degree programme, you will start your master's degree at Ghent University and take modules from the following areas in the 1st and 2nd semester:

  
  

  First academic year at Ghent University (60 C)

  
  

  1.1 Mandatory courses (24 C)

  
  

  1.2 Specialization (18 C)

  
  

  1.3 Methods (6 C)

  
  

  1.4 Electives (12 C)

  
  

  You will transfer to Göttingen for the 3rd semester and also write your Master's thesis here in the 4th semester:

  
  

  Second academic year at the University of Göttingen (60 C)

  
  

  2.1 Mandatory courses (6 C)

  
  

  2.2 Specialization (12 C)

  
  

  2.3 Seminar (6 C)

  
  

  2.4 Methods (6 C)

  
  

  2.5 Master's thesis (30 C)

  
  

  An overview of the modules that can be selected in each case can be found in the here (winter semester 2024/2025; in German).