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Germany: Bus. Env. in Europe, WHU-Otto Vallendar

The European Bachelor Summer Institute program at WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management hosts 30 to 40 students each year from around the world.

You will take an intensive 3-week course at WHU, titled “Business, Political, and Cultural Environment in Europe,” and learn firsthand from top faculty members about economic developments in the European Union. You will visit one of Germany’s major international companies and either the European Central Bank or the German Central Bank. Your experience will encompass classroom instruction, two company visits and cultural activities.

The town of Vallendar, Germany, is a small, friendly community of 16,000 people. It is about a 10-minute bus ride from Koblenz, a larger city of just over 100,000 inhabitants with good shopping, restaurants and bars, and other attractions. Vallendar and Koblenz are located in the beautiful Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region is known for its vineyards and tiny medieval castles that dot the hillsides.


Quick Facts & Links

  • GPA Requirement: 3.00
  • Program Options: Exchange, Direct Enroll
    • You will participate on this program as either an exchange or direct enroll student. The limited number of available exchange spaces are reserved for in-state students. If you are a selected out-of-state student or a selected in-state student who did not receive an exchange place, you will be nominated as a direct enroll student. The primary difference between these two enrollment types is the cost. Please see the program cost information on this page for further details.
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Class During Program (min): Rising Juniors
  • Program Dates: Summer 2024: May 26th – June 14th
  • Visit the WHU website for more information
  • View WHU’s European Short Term Programs video
  • Meet program alumni
  • Accessibility Resources

Application Information

Apply for a Kenan-Flagler Global Program and Global Programs scholarship through the same application system using your Kenan-Flagler credentials. Click the Apply Now button below to learn more about application deadlines, requirements, and to start your application!

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Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with Sherri Carmichael to learn more about this and other Summer programs by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

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