Learn about Europe's business world with the WHU MBA European Summer Program at WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management.

The WHU MBA European Summer Program comprises a two-week course on 'The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe' on the attractive campus in Vallendar, located just outside of Koblenz in the valley of the Rhine River. The program is designed for MBA students of WHU's partner schools in their second year who are interested in International Business, Finance, and Corporate Strategy. As an alternative to an exchange semester, the program offers a targeted and compact insight into international business in Europe. It offers a well-balanced combination of lectures, group work, company visits, and cultural experiences.

1. Program

Field of Study

  • Business
  • Finance
  • Corporate Strategy

Find more information regarding the 'The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe' program on the WHU website. 

The next program will take place in May 2026, and students may participate in one of two available sessions:
Session 1: May 06 to May 20, 2026 or Session 2: May 10 to May 22, 2026.

Credit Equivalent 

3 US Credits/6ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units upon successful completion of the program (pending UQ faculty approval).

For BEL Students: This program has been approved for #2 credit towards an Unspecified MBA program elective. 

Visa Information

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.  

Please review the host university webpage FAQ's for important visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by WHU.

Successful applicants will be nominated by the Global Experience team to the host university. Students will then be contacted by the host university for further instructions on the application. 

Apply to UQ 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 12 March 2026

 

Program Dates

Session One
Start: 06 May 2026
End: 20 May 2026

Session Two
Start: 10 May 2026
End: 22 May 2026


*Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible

 

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Vallendar, Germany (In-person)
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: MBA only

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.​

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