Student exchange at ESB Business School
You can only love Reutlingen
Would you like to study at one of the leading business schools in the heart of Europe, alongside international students in a practice-oriented environment? Improve your English, discover the German language and culture, and live on a modern campus with excellent facilities? Stay active with sports, enjoy cultural events and beautiful landscapes, and benefit from outstanding corporate connections?
Then this is the place for you – the perfect starting point to explore Germany and Europe!
Check whether your university is already a member of the ESB partner network and ask your home university to nominate you!
We look forward to welcoming you to ESB Business School on the campus of Reutlingen University!
Why choose ESB for your student exchange?
What our exchange students say about their experience:
Naiara
”My courses are all taught in English, which makes it very easy for me to exchange ideas with my fellow students. The teachers are very attentive and try to make the lectures as interactive as possible.”
Romain
"I strongly recommend any kind of experience at ESB. In addition of having a pool of great talents, the integration process is eased and you can really feel that things are moving forward here!"
Sabrina
"Throughout my semester abroad here in Reutlingen, I’ve met a lot of interesting people and I’ve really enjoyed experiencing Germany’s beautiful nature and lakes."
Daniel
"I had a great time in Reutlingen. I had the opportunity to meet incredible people, visit very cool places, and study at the same time! This was a once in a lifetime experience."
Vlad
"I live in a hall of residence on campus and I think it's the best way to enjoy student life in Germany, make new friends and exchange knowledge."
Sotaro Shimizu
"I have learned how to study hard, work hard, and play hard from many thoughtful and open-minded ESB students."
Hampuz & Oliver
"What a wonderful experience we got by studying in Reutlingen, greetings from Sweden!"
Nguyen Phuong Mai
"I love the peaceful atmosphere here in Reutlingen where I can have nice jogs and amazing ice cream at Café am Markt with my international friends."
Studying at ESB Business School
Where will I live, how will I finance my studies and what is the ESB Spirit?
Courses for exchange students
Exchange students can apply for one or two semesters at ESB Business School. You can view the course list below.
Undergraduate studies:
Master's programme:
Important dates for exchange students
| summer semester 2026 | winter semester 2026/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nomination deadline | 1 November 2025 | 1 May 2026 |
| Application deadline | 15 November 2025 | 15 May 2026 |
| Admission notices | Two weeks after the application deadline | Two weeks after the application deadline |
| Language courses (before the start of the semester) | none | 31.08. - 11.09.2026 or 14.09. - 25.09.2026 |
| Welcome session | Early March 2026 | Mid September 2026 |
| Start of classes | 02.03.2026 (- 09.03.2026, depending on course selection) | 14.09.2026 (- 28.09.2026, depending on course selection) |
| Exam periods | Mid-June 2026 - Mid-July 2026 (depending on course selection) | Late December 2026 - February 2027 (depending on course selection) |
Application process for exchange programmes
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