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Introductory session
Get to know your faculty and your Degree programme. At our Faculty Day, which forms part of Freshers’ Week (28 September–2 October 2026), we’ll introduce you to your Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree programme in the morning and the faculty’s other offerings in the afternoon.
Morning programme
Get excited about your Degree Programme and your faculty: presentations of the Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programmes will take place in the morning between 10 am and 1 pm
The rooms and exact times will always be announced in good time before Freshers’ Week.
| Degree Programme | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gender and Diversity B.A. | ||
| International Relations B.A. | ||
| International Business and Management B.A. | ||
| International Taxation and Law B.A. | ||
| Early Years Education B.A. | ||
| Sustainable Tourism B.A. | ||
| Economics and Finance M.Sc. | ||
| Sustainable Development Management M.A. |
Afternoon programme
After your lunch break, come and get to know your faculty, what it has to offer and the people behind it. You’re new to the faculty – and want to find out what else is on offer here apart from your degree programme?
Then join us for our faculty rally for first-year students!
Following the information sessions in the morning, the rally starts in the afternoon at 1.30 pm and runs until around 4 pm. In small teams, you’ll explore the key points of contact in a fun way, get to know the services and the people behind the faculty – and work together to complete exciting tasks at various stations.
- Get to know one another
- Discover what the faculty has to offer
- Tackle challenges as a team
- Win great prizes at the awards ceremony
It’s well worth taking part – for your mind, your heart and the start of your studies. Come along, sign up with your fellow students and be part of the adventure!!
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End / Grand awards ceremony: to be announced
Entry requirements & recognition
For all Bachelor’s degree programmes
The 8-week basic intership/pre-placement must be completed in a field relevant to the subject and is usually to be undertaken before the start of the degree programme, but no later than upon re-registration for a new semester.
Additionally for all English-taught Bachelor’s degree programmes
Sufficient knowledge of English (corresponding to level B2 according to the Common European Framework (CEF))
Language entry requirements
Proficiency in English at B2 level is required. You can find more detailed information on the required English language proficiency under FAQs for Prospective Students
Academic entry requirements
Master’s in Sustainable Development Management (M.A.): Proof of a first professional degree in a relevant degree programme (social sciences, economics or industrial engineering).
Master’s in Economics and Finance (M.Sc.): Proof of a first professional degree in a relevant subject area, comprising at least 210 ECTS credits or seven standard full-time semesters.
An overall grade of at least 2.5 for the first degree, or an A or B on the ECTS grading scale
Further information can be found on the respective programme page
Preparatory courses
The Foundation Courses run by the Faculty of Society and Economics take place a few weeks before the start of the Winter semester and are aimed at first-year students on Bachelor’s degree programmes. Their aim is to bring students’ knowledge up to the same level or to refresh their knowledge.
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Useful links for starting your studies
Useful information for starting your studies.
Here you’ll find, amongst other things, an overview of the various platforms and tools that students use at our university, as well as help with email accounts, Wi-Fi and more.
First Day
Here you’ll find information on starting your studies for all students at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences.
Courses offered by the Faculty of Society and Economics
All degree programmes offered by our faculty.
