New European College (NEC), Munich

NEC operates as an international delivery campus in partnership with Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, a state-recognised public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Degrees are accredited under NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation) and FIBAA, providing graduates with legally valid European degrees recognised across Germany and globally.

Yes. Because degrees awarded at NEC carry state recognition within the EU higher education framework, non-EU international graduates are legally eligible to apply for Germany's 18-month Post-Study Work Permit (Residence Permit for Job-Seeking Graduates) upon completion.

Instead of rigid 6-month semesters, NEC structures its academic year into 6 concentrated block periods. Students focus on targeted modules in 6-week blocks, allowing international students to enrol and start classes at six distinct start dates per year.

The MBM requires a Bachelor's degree (in any field or via Pre-Master) but does not require prior professional work experience. The MBA mandates a completed Bachelor's degree plus professional work experience (typically 2–3 years).

Yes. Applicants with a non-business Bachelor's degree qualify for admission by completing NEC's 1-semester Pre-Master program. This foundation semester provides fundamental credits in accounting, economics, marketing, and business strategy.

Yes. Under German regulations, non-EU international students can work up to 140 full days (or 280 half days) per calendar year. In Munich, students secure Werkstudent positions in tech, marketing, finance, or operations, earning competitive hourly wages between €15 and €22+ per hour.

Bachelor (BBA): Minimum IELTS Academic 6.0 (no sub-skill below 5.5). Master (MBM & MBA): Minimum IELTS Academic 6.5. (Applicants with lower scores enter via the Business Preparation or Pre-Master pathway).

GMAT/GRE scores are not mandatory for standard applicants with a solid academic record. GMAT scores are only requested if an applicant's foreign academic GPA falls significantly below German equivalency standards.

NEC caps all lectures and seminar groups at 25 to 30 students per class. Unlike massive public lecture halls, NEC utilises a seminar model where students participate directly in discussions, group presentations, and case analysis.

NEC provides Early Bird Discounts alongside merit-based partial scholarships, typically 10% to 30% off tuition awarded based on academic performance, motivation, and interview performance during the assessment process.

Online Application: Submit transcripts, CV, motivation statement, recommendations, and pay the €200 application fee online. Document Verification: Admissions verifies foreign credential equivalency. Assessment Interview: A 30-minute online interview with an Admissions Officer evaluating language skills, career goals, and program fit. Admissions Decision: Official offer letter issued within 1–2 weeks.

Upon receiving admission and securing their place, NEC's Student Services team provides admitted students with housing guides, referral codes for private student residences such as Campus Viva and Student One, and access to internal student housing boards.

If an international student receives an official visa refusal from the German Embassy/Consulate after an appeal, the advanced tuition payment and enrolment fee may be refunded (excluding a €650 processing fee) upon submission of the official refusal letter.

Project Weeks are practical study blocks integrated into each academic year. Regular lectures pause, and student teams work intensively on corporate briefs from Munich companies, developing business strategies that are presented directly to industry representatives.