Bachelor of Science in International Business
Undergraduate degree in International Business
🌍 Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg · Tampa
Accredited U.S. university · Since 1964
Tuition
From €15,420 / $17,610
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Format
On campus · Online
Credits
240 ECTS
Start dates
February · June · September
Overview
Fit check
Is this programme for you?
A strong fit if you want an international experience with career upside.
- A strong fit if you want an English-taught U.S.-credentialed program from Schiller International University with mobility across Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, a…
Who is this program for?
A strong fit if you want an English-taught U.S.-credentialed program from Schiller International University with mobility across Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa (or online). Built for students who want real international experience — not only a local degree — and a clear view of requirements, campuses, and tuition before applying.
The experience
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Why this program
Schiller International University's Bachelor of Science in International Business is built for students who want to lead companies that operate across borders from the start of their careers. This is not a generic business degree: the curriculum weaves together global strategy, international finance, applied AI, and corporate sustainability — skills multinational employers actively seek in early-career professionals with an international mindset.
Studying this degree in English across Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, or Tampa places you at the heart of four distinct business ecosystems. After your first year, Schiller's inter-campus mobility lets you transfer to another continent without interrupting your U.S.-accredited degree, building real market experience in both Europe and the United States.
On-campus and online delivery options give Latin American and European students flexibility to combine work and study. With intakes in February, June, and September, you can align your move abroad with your local academic calendar. 2026 tuition at European campuses is €15,420 per year, with scholarships up to 50% in Heidelberg and up to 35% at other locations.
Graduates move into consulting, international trade, global operations management, and cross-border entrepreneurship. At the Tampa campus, the degree supports up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States — a decisive advantage for students who want U.S. work experience after studying abroad.
Studies & career
What you study
Curriculum
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The curriculum follows the American 120-credit model (equivalent to 240 ECTS) over four years. Courses cover international macroeconomics, global corporate finance, cross-border marketing, international commercial law, supply chain management, intercultural leadership, and AI tools for business decision-making. The approach is experiential: real case studies, negotiation simulations, and company projects in each campus city.
After graduation
Career outcomes
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Employability is central to the program: career workshops, alumni networking across four continents, and transferable English-language skills position graduates for roles in export management, internationalization consulting, subsidiary management, global corporate banking, and globally ambitious startups. Studying international business at Schiller means earning a U.S.-recognized credential while living the study-abroad experience in European capitals or Florida.
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Program overview
If you are looking to study abroad for an English-taught international business degree with U.S. accreditation, Schiller International University's Bachelor of Science in International Business is one of the most comprehensive options bridging European and American higher education. With more than 60 years of history, Schiller delivers this program across four global campuses — Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa — plus online delivery, allowing you to combine on-campus study in Europe or the USA with academic flexibility.
Admission requirements in detail
Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a signed enrollment agreement, and B2 English (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95, or other accepted certificates). Intakes are in February, June, and September each year. Official 2026 tuition is €15,420 per year at European campuses and $17,610 in Tampa; distance learning is $8,850 per year. Schiller offers scholarships up to 50% in Heidelberg and up to 35% in Madrid, Paris, or Tampa depending on payment terms.
For international students, Schiller provides guidance on student visas in Spain, France, Germany, and the United States. After graduating in Tampa, you may apply for 12 months of Optional Practical Training to work legally in the U.S. In Europe, Spain, France, and Germany offer post-study job search permits that ease the transition into local labor markets.
Key dates
- Intakes: February, June, and September
- Instruction language: English
- Confirm exact application deadlines with the institution’s admissions team.
Costs
Official 2026 tuition (European campuses): €15,420/year for most bachelor’s programs; master’s and MBA vary by program (€16,560 for several European MSc/MBA). Tampa: US$ rates published per campus. Online modality has its own fee. Partial scholarships by campus (up to 50% in Heidelberg, up to 35% elsewhere). Confirm current figures with admissions — pay the institution directly via Flywire.
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- Education Degree / minimum education Official High School transcript (graduation date) or official GED transcript. Proof of secondary completion if educated outside the US (e.g. Abitur, Selectividad, Baccalauréat, IB, IGCSE, A-levels).
- Language IELTS: minimum 5.5
- Language TOEFL: minimum 80
- Language Duolingo: minimum 95
- Language Language requirement TOEIC 650 (all four skills) · Cambridge FCE grade B (B2) or higher · APTIS B2 · Cambridge Linguaskills B2 · Duolingo 95
- Document Passport
- Document Degree diploma
- Document Academic transcripts
- Document Motivation letter
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Campus & city
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Local context
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Studying in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa
Studying abroad in Madrid connects you to Iberian and Latin American business networks; Paris, to European institutions and major corporations; Heidelberg, to the German economy and Europe's industrial heartland; and Tampa, to Florida's business market with direct access to U.S. OPT. Inter-campus mobility after year one lets you live in two or three countries during your degree, adding verifiable multicultural experience to your CV.
Compared with local programs taught only in Spanish or French, the differentiator is the combination of ACCSC accreditation, 100% English instruction, four international campuses, and competitive pricing versus private Anglo-American universities in the UK or USA. If your goal is a global business career and you want to study abroad with geographic flexibility, this Bachelor of Science in International Business belongs on your shortlist.
Available in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, Tampa, and online. Inter-campus mobility after year 1. Up to 12 months OPT in the U.S. after graduation.
Madrid · Spain
Madrid hosts Complutense, Carlos III, IE-linked routes and many private colleges along Metro lines. Rent in central districts is high; students often share piso rooms in Lavapiés, Moncloa corridors or suburbs linked by Cercanías.
Non-EU students usually need admission, proof of funds, health insurance and a study stay authorization before travel. Spanish and English programs coexist — confirm language of instruction and homologación of prior degrees.
ApplySite lists verified institutions for direct admission. Read our Spain country guide for national visa steps.
Markets, grocery chains and campus canteens drive weekly spend in Madrid. Cooking in a shared flat saves money; eating out daily does not.
- Housing $800 – $1,500/mo (estimate)
- Food $300 – $550/mo
- Transport $60 – $130/mo
- Extras $150 – $350/mo
The institution
About the university
About the university
Schiller International University (SIU) is a U.S.-based private university with an international footprint in Europe. Founded in 1964, it blends the American higher-education model — English instruction, continuous assessment, applied projects, and close faculty contact — with the advantage of studying abroad in global cities such as Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa. For students from Latin America, Spain, and other regions seeking a recognized degree without giving up an international experience, Schiller offers a distinctive path: one academic record, four possible destinations, and direct admissions with officially published tuition.
Schiller’s model is not a one-semester exchange but a full degree journey abroad. Bachelor’s and master’s programs (including MBA pathways) are delivered entirely in English, with multicultural cohorts and faculty who combine academic credentials with professional experience. Learning relies on real cases, simulations, company visits, interdisciplinary projects, and transferable skills — communication, leadership, critical thinking, and digital literacy — that employers in consulting, finance, technology, hospitality, and international affairs consistently value.
Four campuses, one university
Schiller operates four on-campus locations, each embedded in a distinct economic and cultural ecosystem:
Tampa campus (Florida, USA) — 400 N Tampa St, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL 33602. Located in the business core of west Florida, it connects students to opportunities across the United States and Latin America. It is the institution’s historic North American home and hosts programs that may qualify for extended post-graduation stay in eligible STEM fields (such as Computer Science, Data Science, or Sustainability Management, subject to current USCIS rules).
Madrid campus (Spain) — Paseo de Recoletos, 35, 28004 Madrid. On one of the capital’s signature avenues, the Madrid campus places students inside the Iberian business hub: banking, consulting, marketing, premium tourism, and European startups. It suits candidates who want to study abroad in Spain while keeping a U.S.-style English-taught degree rather than a single-country local qualification only.
Paris campus (France) — 55 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris. In the Champs-Élysées district, the Paris campus offers direct exposure to European institutions, fashion, luxury, diplomacy, and international organizations. Schiller operates as an établissement d'enseignement supérieur privé in France — a strong fit for international relations, global business, and European market careers.
Heidelberg campus (Germany) — Zollhofgarten 1, 69115 Heidelberg. In a historic university town on the Neckar river, this campus combines European academic tradition with Schiller’s American curriculum. It holds EVALAG certification (Baden-Württemberg) and some of the university’s most generous scholarships — up to 50% in the first year of bachelor’s or master’s study, per current admissions terms.
After completing the first academic year, eligible students may apply for inter-campus mobility, aligning their path with personal, family, or visa goals. That flexibility is central when comparing Schiller with single-country universities.
Degrees, fields of study, and intakes
On ApplySite you will find Schiller’s active catalog: bachelor’s degrees in International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, Computer Science, and more; MBA and master’s programs in International Business; master’s degrees in Sustainability Management, Digital Marketing, Data Science, Global Finance, and International Relations and Diplomacy. Typical duration is four years at undergraduate level and 12–15 months for many accelerated graduate programs, helping you enter the international job market sooner.
Main admission intakes are February, June, and September each calendar year. Rolling admission means you should start several months ahead if you need a student visa. Undergraduate English requirements include, among others, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95, or Cambridge FCE B2+; graduate requirements include TOEFL iBT 89, IELTS 6.0 (6.5 for MBA), Duolingo 105, or equivalent tests. You will also need official transcripts, a signed enrollment agreement, a satisfactory online readiness assessment score, and ID or passport documentation when applicable.
Accreditation, recognition, and academic quality
Schiller International University is accredited by ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) in the United States, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Tampa campus holds a license from the Florida Commission for Independent Education (License No. 2523). In Madrid, international degrees operate under Community of Madrid authorization; Heidelberg holds EVALAG certification; Paris operates as a private higher-education establishment. Selected programs also offer a dual-degree pathway with the University of Roehampton (UK).
These recognition layers matter when you compare study-abroad options: the question is not only where you live, but how employers, other universities, and consulates will read your qualification. Schiller publishes accreditation details at and admission requirements at
Scholarships and funding
Scholarships and funding
Heidelberg: 50% scholarship for bachelor’s and master’s programs (first year). Other campuses: 25% with installment plan or 35% with full first-year payment. Enrollment deposit: €2,000. Scholarship percentage may be reduced with payment plans.
Verify current terms with admissions before visa application — full payment is often recommended for visa cases (especially Germany).
Trust & credentials
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ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) — U.S. accreditation · Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2523 · Community of Madrid — authorized international degree recognition · EVALAG — Heidelberg campus quality certification (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) · France — Établissement d'enseignement supérieur privé (Paris campus) · Dual degree pathway with University of Roehampton (London, UK)
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Last catalog update: July 15, 2026.