The double degree takes place at the University of Twente in the Netherlands and University of Münster in Germany. You’ll study International Business Administration across both universities and gain valuable international experience in just three years.
What is a double degree?
A double degree is a study programme where you earn two university diplomas. You study in two different countries, at two different universities, and graduate with internationally recognised degrees from both. It’s a great option if you’re curious about the world, interested in other cultures, and want to stand out in the global job market.
Why choose this double degree?
This programme prepares you for a future career in international business by helping you understand how companies operate in a global and changing world. At the same time, you'll grow personally by living in another country and experiencing different ways of learning, thinking, and working. You'll study within two education systems: the structured, traditional German model in Münster and the more project-based, interdisciplinary approach in Twente. A combination that builds both academic depth and flexibility.
You'll also benefit from the distinct strengths of each university. The University of Twente focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and design, while the University of Münster brings expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing. Together, they offer a powerful foundation for becoming a globally minded business professional.
Study Programme and Admission
The double degree programme International Business Administration has two study routes. One is for students who start at the University of Twente (called the UT track), and the other is for students who start at the University of Münster (called the WWU track).
In both routes, you first study for about 1 year and 9 months at the university where you begin. After that, you move to the partner university for the final 1 year and 3 months. You do not have to choose the double degree programme at the start of your studies. At the end of your first year, you’ll need to officially sign up to take part.
To join the double degree, you first apply for the regular bachelor’s programme in International Business Administration at the University of Twente or Business Administration at the University of Münster. You follow the standard admission and selection process of that university.
At the end of your first year, if you’ve made good study progress and are motivated, you can apply for the double degree. If selected, you’ll register at the partner university during your second year.
Studying at two universities in two neighbouring countries will help you grow as a person and give your future career a boost. Whether you later become a manager, advisor, researcher or entrepreneur, you’ll increasingly work with people, organisations and challenges that cross national, cultural, and academic borders.
At the University of Twente, you’ll experience a strong international atmosphere. You’ll be part of a diverse group of students and staff from all over the world, helping you to see things from different cultural and global perspectives. In team projects, you’ll work with students from other countries and study backgrounds. This kind of international and cross-border experience — plus the fact that you’ve studied at two respected universities — is something many employers really value.
You will start your double degree in Münster around the beginning of April in your second year.
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You have two semesters, the summer and winter semester. When doing a double degree, you will enroll in the summer semester. This semester starts in April and lasts until the beginning of August. After a break until October, the winter semester starts. This semester lasts until the end of February.
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The electives that you are able to pick differ per semester. You can find the electives in the course catalogue of the University of Münster. The course descriptions of these electives can be found here.
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The selection process is based on whether you passed the modules in your first year. You can register your interest by mailing our study advisors before the 15th of October via studyadvisers-iba@utwente.nl. Our team will then make a selection and inform Münster about this before the 1st of November. Depending on the number of applications, your registration at WWU will be finalised around 1st of December.
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Module 5, 6 and 7a will still be part of your study path at the University of Twente. Instead of the regular module students follow in module 7, you will follow the third year module CHANGEL instead. So, you will not follow SUM or DMNB.
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If you follow the regular study path and schedule, you will not be at Twente during your time in Münster, only to defend your thesis at the end of your studies. So, unless you have a deviating study plan with resits, you will not be in Enschede.
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Yes, you do need to stay enrolled at the University of Twente. This is because you will get a diploma from the University of Twente as well. Keep in mind that you have to pay the regular tuition fee, since you will not pay an additional tuition fee at the WWU. Therefore you will have to stay enrolled at the University of Twente and also re-enroll via Studielink.
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You will have to pay a semesterfee at Münster. This is not an actual tuition fee, but offers you the opportunity to travel by train from Münster to Enschede, provides you student support services, sporting opportunities, insurance and the opportunity to visit cultural events. You can read more about this via this website.
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If you are considering the Double Degree with Münster whilst having a N-EEA nationality, please consider this has consequences for your visa. We request you to reach out to the programme management team of IBA or to contact the Student Services department via studentservices@utwente.nl.
