Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Otto Beisheim School of Management (German: Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung (WHU)) is an internationally oriented and privately financed business school. WHU has proved itself a paragon of future-oriented research and teaching in business administration; it is now one of the most renowned German business schools with an exceptional international reputation. The school is AACSB, EQUIS and FIBBA accredited.
WHU’s main campus is located in Vallendar, while MBA students attend the Düsseldorf campus. Vallendar lies on the Rhine River – a UNESCO world heritage site. The region is known for its castles, historic towns, towering vineyards, and steep slopes.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May* |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | September–December |
View the WHU academic calendar for both Bachelor and Masters programs (scroll down to view).
*MBA students only: WHU can offer flexible semester dates (January-August for Spring Semester, and September-December for Fall Semester).
Guides and additional information
WHU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- Scroll to view the WHU exchange program downloadable resources including factsheets, flyers and exchange handbooks (bottom of page)
- Student life at WHU, including buddy program and student societies
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
Undergraduate: 30 ECTS credits per semester at Otto Beisheim School of Management is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Postgraduate: 6 Postgrad courses per semester at Otto Beisheim School of Management is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Study Options
You will be admitted to the Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the WHU course catalogue.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Vallendar is a relatively rural community and not all landlords speak English. For this reason, WHU offers international students extra support in finding accommodation during their exchange program.
At the moment WHU does not offer exchange students university-sponsored housing in Düsseldorf. After the application deadline, students will be provided additional information and resources which they can use to find housing. It is each student's responsibility to secure accommodation, however, WHU is happy to help and give them advice during their search process.
Cost of living
With respect to the cost of living, Germany lies within the EU average and is therefore not excessively expensive. WHU has provided an example of an average monthly budget to help students plan for their exchange.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
WHU currently does not offer any scholarships for incoming students from overseas partner universities. Students may consult the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to find further information on scholarship possibilities.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Upon their arrival at WHU, all exchange students have to provide proof of health insurance. Please note that health insurance with full coverage for sickness, emergencies and all medical expenses is absolutely mandatory for all exchange students in Germany.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
WHU has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the German Federal Foreign Office for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)