The Gdańsk University of Technology is a partner institution of the double degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration at the University of Bamberg. Within the programmes, students spend one academic year at the partner university and obtain, in addition to the degree from their home institution, a Polish Master’s degree.

The double degree programmes combine the Bamberg Master’s programmes:

with the English-taught programme:

The programmes combine business education with international perspectives on management, sustainability and international business.



Double Degree: Business Administration & International Management / Sustainability Management

Academic Focus

The programme combines business administration with international perspectives on management, sustainability and international business. Students take courses particularly in the areas of:

  • International Management
  • Sustainability Management
  • Strategic Management
  • International Business
  • Innovation & Transformation

Programme Structure

Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. All coursework and examinations are mutually recognised and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.

Individual study plans are based on the agreed curriculum structures and a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators.

Degrees Awarded

Upon successful completion, students receive:

  • the Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Bamberg
  • and the Master in Management from the Gdańsk University of Technology

International Perspective & Career Opportunities

The programme strengthens international management competencies and prepares students for careers in internationally operating companies and organisations.


Double Degree: Strategy & Sustainability & International Management / Sustainability Management

Academic Focus

The programme combines sustainability-oriented management with international perspectives on responsible leadership, sustainability and international transformation. Students take courses particularly in the areas of:

  • Sustainability Management
  • International Business
  • Strategic Management
  • Responsible Leadership
  • Sustainable Transformation

Programme Structure

Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. All coursework and examinations are mutually recognised and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.

Individual study plans are based on the agreed curriculum structures and a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators.

Degrees Awarded

Upon successful completion, students receive:

  • the Master of Science in Strategy & Sustainability from the University of Bamberg
  • and the Master in Management from the Gdańsk University of Technology

International Perspective & Career Opportunities

The programme strengthens international competencies in sustainable management and prepares students for careers in internationally operating companies and organisations.


Students starting the programme in Bamberg (Bamberg = home institution)

Application and admission

If you would like to begin your studies in Bamberg (University of Bamberg = home institution), admission is always possible in the winter semester. The application for the double degree with Gdansk is made as part of the application for the Master's degree programme in Business Administration. For admission, you must demonstrate German language proficiency at level B2. For all further information on the application procedure, please switch to the German version of this page.


Students starting the programme in Gdanks (Gdańsk University of Technology = home institution)

Admission to the second year of study

Students who begin the double degree programme at the Gdańsk University of Technology are nominated by their home university for the study period in Bamberg. After nomination, students receive all relevant information regarding application, enrolment and study organisation directly from the University of Bamberg.

Unlike regular exchange students, participants in the double degree programme are formally enrolled at the University of Bamberg. Enrolment is completed through the university’s online application system and students are supported throughout the process by the programme coordinators.

In addition, the International Office of the University of Bamberg supports international students in preparing their stay, particularly with regard to accommodation, orientation and language courses.

At the beginning of the semester, an orientation event for double degree students is organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration.

Further information:

>>>Prepare your stay in Bamberg

>>>Online Application

>>>Living in Bamberg


Programme Structure

The double degree programmes comprise four semesters. Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. During their stay abroad, students remain enrolled at their home institution.

All coursework and examinations completed within the programme are mutually recognised by both universities and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.

The individual study plan depends on the university at which students begin the programme. The academic schedule is based on a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators at both institutions.

For students enrolled at the University of Bamberg, the regulations of the respective Master’s programmes apply:


Master in Business Administration / Master in International Management

Students who complete the program in Business Administration choose the Master International Management in Gdansk. From Bamberg's point of view, the credits are divided between the respective module groups as follows:

 Starting in BambergStarting in Gdansk
Module group1. year in Bamberg2. year in Gdansk1. year in Gdansk2. year in Bamberg
Specialisation BWL 1

12

6

18

-

Specialisation BWL 2

-

18

18

-

General Management

36

-

6

30

Research

6

12

18

-

Business Languages

6

-

-

6

Master Thesis

-

24

-

24

Total

120

120

In detail, the following assignments of courses and module groups or elective options within the module groups are planned for the Master's degree program in Business Administration:

Recognition of modules from Gdansk in Bamberg (detailed course of study)


Masterst in Strategy and Sustainability / Master in International Management

Students who complete the Strategy and Sustainability program choose the Master International Management in Gdansk. From Bamberg's point of view, the credits are divided between the respective module groups as follows:

 Starting in BambergStarting in Gdansk
Module group1. year in Bamberg2. year in Gdansk1. year in Gdansk2. year in Bamberg
Stretegy & Markets

12

12

12

12

Sustainability

12

12

12

12

Digitalisation, People and Culture

24

12

24

12

Research

12

-

12

-

Master Thesis

-

24

-

24

Total ECTS

120

120

In detail, the following assignments of credits and module groups or elective options within the module groups are planned for the Master's degree program in Strategy and Sustainability:

Recognition of modules from Gdansk in Bamberg (detailed course of study)

Programme details for students starting the programme in Bamberg

Programme details for students starting the programme in Gdansk