Questions and answers about studying at Allensbach University

The traineeship lasts 18 months full-time and is also offered part-time under certain conditions. The part-time traineeship lasts 30 months. For specific clarification, please contact the Regierungspräsidium.

If you meet the admission criteria defined in the admission regulations of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs and have successfully completed the Master's degree program in Business Education, you can be admitted to the preparatory service for vocational schools in Baden-Württemberg. In other federal states, a case-by-case assessment is carried out. Please contact the relevant authorities directly.

The Ministry of Culture Baden-Württemberg has confirmed to us that the Master's degree program in Business Education enables admission to the preparatory service (traineeship) for the higher teaching profession at vocational schools under certain conditions (achievement of a minimum number of ECTS in economics, business administration and related sciences). In ECONOMICS at least 12 ECTS in the first degree program and at least 42 ECTS after the first and second degree program, in BUSINESS STUDIES at least 75 ECTS in the first degree course and 100 ECTS after the first and second degree course. If all criteria are met, a Direct entry into the preparatory service is possible.

We will be happy to carry out a free admissions assessment for you. Please send your certificates and module catalog to studium(at)allensbach-hochschule.de.

Other federal states only allow access to the preparatory service on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the relevant authorities directly.

If you are interested in the Side entry in Baden-Württemberg, the criteria and subject combinations listed on the website of the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs apply. In any case, a consecutive Bachelor's and Master's degree is required.

As a private educational institution, Allensbach University is exempt from sales tax and therefore does not charge VAT.

If you are under 25 and do not work more than 20 hours a week, you should still be entitled to child benefit. Please note that we cannot offer legal advice. Please contact the relevant authorities in such matters.

In principle, BAföG can also apply to distance learning. Whether BAföG is granted depends on personal requirements such as nationality or residence status, age and suitability for the desired course as well as private income and assets.

You can obtain advice on BAföG funding for your studies at Allensbach University from Seezeit Studierendenwerk Bodensee.

The tuition fees include: all digital study materials provided for the respective degree program and, if applicable, textbooks, participation in the online exams, assignments, seminar papers, case studies, oral exams specified in the curriculum, technical and educational support from our lecturers and professors, as well as personal study advice, use of the university's online services and online libraries (only the usual telecommunication fees apply), participation in the online seminars accompanying the course of study, participation in the online seminars and personal study advice, use of the university's online services and online libraries (only the usual telecommunication fees apply). The following services are available to you: subject-related and educational support from our lecturers and professors as well as personal study advice, use of the university's online services and online libraries (only the usual telecommunication fees apply), participation in online seminars during the course of study, participation in the final examination in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and in the preparatory courses; preparation of certificates of achievement, certificates, diplomas and reports.

You have a statutory right of withdrawal of 14 days. During this time, you can make use of the services of Allensbach University and cancel your registration if you are not convinced. All details can be found in the revocation policy of the Study registration take.
You can terminate your study contract without giving reasons for the first time at the end of the first six months (minimum term 6 months) after signing the contract with a notice period of 6 weeks. After the end of the first six months, termination is possible at any time with a notice period of 3 months to the end of the month. Notice of termination must be given in text form.

You usually pay your tuition fees in monthly installments. If you would like different payment models, please contact us.
In cooperation with Sparkasse Reichenau, Allensbach University offers advice on all aspects of student financing and loans. The KFW-supported program enables our students to secure financing for their studies at favorable conditions. You can find further financial aid here. Our Student Advisory Service can also provide you with detailed information on the subject of student financing.

Yes, the Costs for distance learning are deductible in almost all cases according to the Income Tax Act. Expenses within the meaning of the law also include the costs of accommodation, travel costs to examinations, costs for meals, specialist literature and office supplies as well as additional costs for a study and even the interest on loans to finance further education. In total, the costs for further education are fully recognized and up to €6,000 per year for a first degree. If you are self-employed, these expenses are considered business expenses. Otherwise, tuition fees and additional expenses can be claimed as income-related expenses. However, tax deductibility depends on many individual factors. The best way to find out about your tax situation is to contact your tax office or tax advisor.

(Source: https://www.fernstudium-direkt.de/faq/kann-ich-kosten-fuer-mein-fernstudium-von-steuer-absetzen)
Further information: https://studentensteuererklaerung.de/ratgeber-steuern/fernstudium-von-der-steuer-absetzen

The lectures are held entirely in German. However, as a student on a Master's degree program, you should be able to research and understand international literature and include it in your written work. If you do not have proof of English, you can take a 15-minute online test and send us the result afterwards. Our Student Advisory Service will be happy to send you the link to the online test.

Alternatively, you can improve your English skills with the online certificate "Business English" and obtain the corresponding certificate.

Only correspondingly qualified activities that are regulated in an employment contract are counted as professional experience.
"Relevant" generally refers to the field of economics or activities in the commercial sector.
They must be used during the Studying at Allensbach University are not in an employment relationship.

Yes, there are free online information events at regular intervals. You can register for these register online.
You will receive a detailed insight into our online campus, the online learning system and the Study programs. Mrs. Prof. Dr. Sonja Keppler and other colleagues will be happy to answer any questions you may have about studying at Allensbach University.
To participate, you will need an access link. This will be sent to you after registration via studium(at)allensbach-hochschule.de.

Yes, thanks to the flexible online study model, you can also take advantage of all services abroad. We also offer you separate exam dates (online) if you live in a different time zone, for example. If you have also ordered the study materials in printed form and selected the flat-rate printing fee, the flat-rate printing fee includes the shipping costs for the study materials to other European countries, excluding Switzerland and non-EU countries. An additional monthly flat-rate shipping fee of EUR 10 will be charged for shipping study materials to non-EU countries during the standard period of study. This will be charged with the monthly Tuition fees or must be paid together with the tuition fees.

If you are interested in one of our Master programs you need a first university degree, for example a Diplom (FH) or a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 semesters (180 ECTS) standard period of study.

For the MBA Depending on the study option, special requirements apply: in addition to a first degree, at least one year of professional experience is required, while the Executive option requires three years of professional experience, including at least one year as a manager.

Depending on your first degree, you may have to complete preparatory programs (propaedeutics), but this is regulated separately for each individual Master's degree program and is particularly relevant for candidates with non-business degrees.

Admission to the Bachelor program in Baden-Württemberg is governed by § 58 of the State Higher Education Act. According to this, you can be admitted directly to the Bachelor's program if you have a high school diploma, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a further vocational training (e.g. master craftsman examination, business economist IHK, business economist VWA, business economist HWK, bank business economist etc.) with at least 400 hours of instruction.

Admission is also possible for candidates who can prove that they have at least two years of professional training, three years of professional experience and have successfully passed the aptitude test. You can take the aptitude test in Constance, further information can be found at here.

You can also be admitted if you have successfully completed one year of study at a university outside the state of Baden-Württemberg. Applicants with foreign degrees will be admitted if they can provide evidence of comparable degrees.

Your studies in the Certificate programsn you can start directly, as there are no admission requirements.
You are welcome to contact us by email at studium(at)allensbach-hochschule.de or by phone at Contact us. We will examine your case individually and free of charge and without obligation for you.

Equivalent examination results achieved at another educational institution can be credited or be recognized. The application for recognition of prior learning must be submitted within the first month of study at the latest. Prior learning that was not completed at a university can only be transferred to modules of the Bachelor studies can be credited, but up to a maximum of 50 % of the degree program.
Please send us your certificates and module catalog in advance by e-mail to studium(at)allensbach-hochschule.de for a free credit check.

At Allensbach University you can at any time start your studies! To register for a Bachelor's or Master's degree program at Allensbach University, you must complete our Registration form complete in full, sign and send to us together with the officially certified certificate documents by post send it to us. You will find a list of all the documents you need to enclose with your application on the application form.

To register for a certificate program, please send us the completed and signed registration form and a copy of your ID by e-mail.

ECTS are study credit points, named after the European Creddit TransferSystem. They are listed in a so-called "Diploma Supplement" (appendix to the examination certificate including an explanation of the degree program) and a Transcript of Records, which are issued to graduates together with the degree certificate. The so-called "workload" is the student's workload. One credit point in the ECTS system corresponds to 30 hours of learning or work in the StudyThe actual time required can vary from person to person and also depends on previous knowledge, for example.

No, in order to complete a Master's degree program, you need an academic Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS.

Distance learning allows you to study flexibly alongside your job. Distance learning is very popular with students of all ages due to its high degree of flexibility in terms of time and location. The special thing about distance learning is that there is no prescribed semester start date and you can begin your studies whenever you want. You also take examinations at your own pace, i.e. you decide when you want to register for an examination. This allows you to complete one module at a time, without any exam stress!

After the standard period of study, you can take advantage of a free support period to complete your distance learning course at your own pace.

The study program at Allensbach University is designed as a Distance learning organized. Our experience shows: Working people are dependent on a high degree of flexibility in order to study alongside their job. Factors such as family or involvement in clubs play an equally important role. The free time available should therefore be used as efficiently as possible. This is precisely where the Advantages of distance learningSupported by our multimedia virtual campus and good support from teaching staff, you are virtually "on campus" as soon as you log into the Allensbach University student portal. Thanks to the option of extending your standard period of study in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs by 50 % free of charge, you can flexibly reduce your workload or even take a break for a few weeks, e.g. during vacation or peak periods at work. You will receive didactically high-quality study materials that you can work through at your own pace. The lecturer is available to answer any questions you may have, so that 1:1 support is also guaranteed.

Employers also value the additional commitment to their own Further Education positive: you can prove that you can use your time efficiently and are able to cope with the additional workload. Finally, it should also be mentioned that distance learning is much more environmentally friendly than the daily or regular commute to the university. You also save on travel time and travel costs.

Whether you really have time and energy for a career during parental leave Distance learning The amount of time available depends primarily on the individual environment and personality of the parent concerned. Basic prerequisites for coping with the weekly learning workload are, for example, a good social network, a stable partnership and as little everyday stress as possible.
If you can count on the support of your partner, family and friends, then parental leave can actually be the ideal time for a Professional development be.

You can also take each module from all degree programs individually. If you successfully complete the examination, you will receive a certificate with a grade and a university certificate, which also shows the ECTS credits achieved. This means that you can also have this module credited to a degree program. The university at which you would like to have the module credited will decide whether it will be credited. We will be happy to provide you with the module description for the individual modules if you would like to have credit transfer options checked at another university. Taking a single module can also be a "gentle" introduction to the Distance learning if you are not quite sure whether a distance learning course is right for you. The effort and costs are manageable here - and you might get more out of it later.

Yes, you can extend your period of study in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs by up to 50% of the standard period of study free of charge. For university certificates, 100% of the standard period of study is available to you as a free extension.

Thereafter, a monthly overtime fee of EUR 159 is charged for all degree programs and university certificates (continuing education). The extension of the study period must be applied for by the student after the free supervision period has expired. You can find the relevant extension applications in the Online Campus.

In almost all modules, there are two further attempts if the first examination is failed. However, the third attempt is excluded for the final thesis. You can find more details in the examination regulations for your degree program. These can be found in the introductory module of your degree program in the online learning system.

Online lectures usually take place on weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00. If you attend, you can ask questions or join in the discussion via your headset/microphone. We recommend attending the live lectures because you can get in direct contact with the lecturers and other students.

All lectures are recorded and can be accessed at any time in the online learning system. If you have any questions, you can contact the lecturers at any time by email or telephone.

Your distance learning course has a modular structure and you can complete one module at a time. For this purpose, one module per month is activated online for you in all degree courses. In most cases, you can determine the order of the examinations yourself. If you have booked the flat-rate printing fee, you will receive the following in the Master's and Master's degree programs MBA programs for each module of your Master's program printed study materials (study letters, readers and accompanying booklets) are also sent to you.

The recorded online seminars for each module are available to you digitally in the online learning system. Depending on the specified module examination, the examination can take the form of a submission, online exam, seminar paper or term paper or an oral examination. Depending on the lecturers' arrangements, there are also additional dates for discussion and consultation before certain examinations.

You define your own pace and decide for yourself when you want to take which exams.

After registering, you will receive the first study documents and can then start immediately. Your access data for the Online portals You will also receive a copy directly after enrollment.

Depending on the degree program, you will complete a different number of coursework assessments in the form of submitted assignments, online exams, oral exams and written assignments.

Only examinations that can be completed at home will be offered. This procedure will be maintained until further notice. Thanks to the online model, students at Allensbach University benefit from a smooth study process.

Written theses must be submitted by post and digitally, all other theses must be submitted digitally. Oral examinations (25 minutes) can be taken online.

We have also created the possibility for students who are abroad to take examinations at other times so that they are not disadvantaged if they spend time abroad or move abroad permanently.

Examination registration takes place via the Online Campus. Dates for the oral examination are arranged by e-mail.

The face-to-face seminars are particularly suitable for academic exchange between students and between students and lecturers.

In some modules, voluntary attendance seminars are offered in Constance.

Classroom exam:
Examinations take place online on central examination dates.

To use the Online Campus, you need a state-of-the-art device, a stable internet connection, a headset and a webcam.

Your standard period of study is followed by the free supervision period, during which you can continue your studies as normal without having to pay further tuition fees. The duration of the free supervision period corresponds to half of your standard period of study for Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. In the case of university certificates, 100% of the standard period of study is available to you as a free extension. This period automatically follows on from your standard period of study and you do not have to do anything.

If you would like to extend your studies after the free supervision period, you can do so by applying for an extension. You will receive notification of this in good time.

When selecting teaching staff, Allensbach University attaches particular importance to teaching experience and pedagogical aptitude, professional qualifications, special experience in distance learning and appropriate references. This also includes positive teaching evaluations. Furthermore, teachers at Allensbach University are trained in media didactics. In order to check and optimize the quality of the teaching staff, an evaluation is carried out by the students after each series of lectures, which is also included in the assessment. Depending on this, the university takes appropriate measures.

You receive competent Student advisory service and -supervision right from the start, high-quality study materials, clear study conditions, transparent fees, regular examination dates and personal support from lecturers. You will receive a prompt answer to your questions and make efficient progress. We only offer examination forms that do not require physical attendance.

Service quality is our top priority. Efficiency, quality and maximum flexibility are particularly important to us. Our students are generally working and usually also have family commitments. Despite the distance, we know the majority of our students by name. With us, you are not a number, but a person with a personal history. So that you can concentrate on the content aspects throughout your studies, we organize the Study programs as efficiently as possible and provide you with competent Contact persons at your side. You can contact us at any time with questions and we will help you quickly and unbureaucratically. We continuously improve quality by constantly evaluating our teaching staff and surveying our students. The further and new development of our products is very important to us. We are constantly revising our materials and keeping them up to date in terms of content and pedagogy.

Many of our graduates have been able to jump-start their careers after completing their studies, both in business and in academia. Some of our graduates have already been offered professorships after completing their doctorates. Allensbach University is the only university in Germany to offer a part-time Master's degree program in the field of Business education as a distance learning course which is also recognized in Baden-Württemberg as access to the preparatory service at vocational schools.

It has been proven that a university degree is one of the best Career promoter. According to a 2017 study by the Ifo Institute in Munich, investing in one's own education, particularly higher education, pays off very clearly financially in working life. Compared to non-academic vocational training, college and university graduates earn up to one million more in their working life than people without a degree. The return that can be achieved with higher education is in double figures and therefore higher than with most forms of investment. (cf. https://www.ifo.de/publikationen/2017/monographie-autorenschaft/bildung-hat-zukunft-bildungsstudie-2017, accessed on 30.05.2019).

It has also been proven that academics have the lowest risk of becoming unemployed - even in times of crisis. Studying at Allensbach University significantly increases your chances on the job market. As a graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree, you will receive excellent preparation at Allensbach University for future management tasks in a national and international environment. In addition to excellent professors and experienced lecturers, Allensbach University also has excellent contacts to renowned companies. Through the Career Center graduates have direct access to interesting job offers in the specialist and management sector.

Allensbach University is a state-recognized university of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts (MWK), as the supervisory authority, has granted state recognition to Allensbach University.

The Master's degree programs at Allensbach University have been accredited by the accreditation agency ZEvA, the Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration and Management, B.A., by the accreditation agency AHPGS and the Accreditation Council.

You can tell whether a distance learning course is state-approved by the seal of approval from the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU). This public institution checks the content of distance learning courses every three years, even after the actual approval. All Allensbach University programs are approved by the ZFU.

With the Bachelor's degree you will obtain a first professionally qualifying university degree. Our Master programs qualify you for specialist and management tasks in companies and entitle you to apply for senior and higher civil service positions. The degree "Master of Arts" Business Education" enables (subject to the individual examination by the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs) the traineeship at vocational schools and business high schools.

About the Career Centerwhich is operated by one of the leading personnel service providers in Germany, graduates of Allensbach University can receive interesting job offers directly. At the graduate's request, the Career Center compares current job advertisements with the individual profile/job requirements. This gives them the chance to be placed in a (new) job directly after graduation.

Internationally recognized are all distance learning courses offered by state-recognized universities, which are also recognized by Accreditation agencies - in our case accredited by ZEvA or AHPGS. There is no difference in the value and validity of the degrees between accredited distance learning courses and face-to-face courses.
Internet information: http://www.zfu.de/ or http://www.akkreditierungsrat.de

The Master's degree programs at Allensbach University also qualify students for doctoral studies. Particularly qualified graduates of the Master programs We are happy to support you in your search for a suitable doctoral position.

It is important to Allensbach University that graduates continue to identify with the university after their studies. For this reason, all graduates can register for the Allensbach University newsletter and also take part in special events. They also have access to the Career Center also available after graduation.