Organised under the University of Cologne's administrative umbrella, and taught by professors affiliated with UK institutions, the WiSo@London programme offers a unique four-week study experience abroad, including co-curricular excursions and company visits.
Participants who successfully complete all programme components earn up to 18 ECTS towards their programme of study at the WiSo Faculty. ECTS to be gained vary depending on your programme of study and the year of your examination regulations (PO) see accordion below for additional information.
Dates: 14 August - 8 September 2023 (tentative) Location: London (Bloomsbury) Course Content: Courses address current topics in the area of management, business strategy and economics (Sustainability & Competitive Advantage, Post-Brexit Economy in the UK, Innovation in and with Cities), and take an analytical and comparative approach from a UK perspective. All courses are taught in English by faculty affiliated with UK institutions.
Eligibility: Only open to Bachelor students of the WiSo faculty. Participation in the programme requires a minimum age of 18 years. Contribution to Expenses: €1.890 (Travel costs, accommodation and subsistence are not included.)
Application will open via WEX on 1 December 2022. Application deadline: 31 January 2023
Required documents:
CV and motivational letter in English (one page each)
Latest academic transcript
Abiturzeugnis or equivalent
Proof of enrolment
Proof of English language proficiency:
TOEFL (iBT, minimum of 87), IELTS (minimum of 6.0), Cambridge Certificate (minimum FCE), FILTERtest on level B2- minimum; the Business English certificates from the current winter semester course can be used for the STAP/WiSo@London application (minimum level B2);
We accept language tests beyond their standard expiry period of two years; however, where the test was administered more than 5 years before the programme application, we reserve the right to enquire for additional information or ask for an updated test result.
Any further certificates and evaluations of internships you consider relevant for this programme.
Upon acceptance: In order to participate in this programme, a contribution to expenses is payable by all candidates (€1,890 for BSc) in order to be admitted to the programme. Travel costs, accommodation and subsistence are not included.
Courses available & credit for BSc students
Courses available and integration into the University of Cologne study programe (fixed)
PO 2021 B.Sc. BWL, B.Sc. VWL, B.Sc. SoWi – 18 ECTS 1014BESAb1, Studies Abroad I - Kurs: Post-Brexit Economy in the UK 1014BESAb2, Studies Abroad II - Kurs: Sustainability and Competitive Advantage 1014BESAb3, Studies Abroad III - Kurs: An Introduction to Innovation in and with Cities
B.Sc. Winfo – 12 ECTS 1014BESAb1, Studies Abroad I - Kurs: Post-Brexit Economy in the UK 1014BESAb2, Studies Abroad II - Kurs: Sustainability and Competitive Advantage
B.Sc. Management, Economics and Social Sciences - 18 ECTS 1014BESAW1Studies Abroad I (WiSo) - Kurs: Post-Brexit Economy in the UK 1014BESAW2Studies Abroad II (WiSo) - Kurs: Sustainability and Competitive Advantage 1014BESAW3Studies Abroad III (WiSo) - Kurs: An Introduction to Innovation in and with Cities
PO 2015 B.Sc. BWL - 18 ECTS 1014SASb00, Studies Abroad (Schwerpunktmodul) – 12 ECTS: Post-Brexit Economy in the UK & Introduction to Innovation in and with Cities 1014SAMB00, Studies Abroad in Management - 6ECTS: Sustainability and Competitive Advantage
B.Sc. VWL, B.Sc. VWL soz. – 12 ECTS 1014SASb00, Studies Abroad (Schwerpunktmodul) – 12 ECTS: Post-Brexit Economy in the UK & Introduction to Innovation in and with Cities
B.Sc. Winfo - 12 ECTS 1014SAMB02, Studies Abroad in Management (Ergänzungsmodul ) – 12 ECTS: Sustainability and Competitive Advantage & Introduction to Innovation in and with Cities
B.Sc. Social Sciences - 12 ECTS 1014SAiS00, Studies Abroad in Social Sciences – 12 ECTS: Post-Brexit Economy in the UK & Sustainability and Competitive Advantage
FAQs
Is this programme suitable for me? WiSo@London is an entirely different experience to a regular term abroad: there is a pre-set offering of three courses, which may be perceived as demanding in terms of academic workload; you will be studying alongside fellow UoC students (not students from a UK institution); company visits, a city tour, sightseeing, socials and networking events are part of the programme. Before applying, we recommend you take a close look at your personal goals and preferences.
How many students are part of this experience? We will select 18 – 20 students for the inaugural 2023 BSc cohort.
Is attendance mandatory during all events? Absolutely, participation in all events and lectures of the programmes is mandatory and non-negotiable. This programme is designed to provide a study abroad experience as a cohort, so it relies on active participation by all.
Will I have time to explore the city? One of the programme's characteristics is its intense coursework but we will keep some afternoons and the weekends open to allow you to explore London and its surroundings on your own. Try to schedule your arrival a few days ahead of the programme, allowing sufficient time to settle in and get acquainted with London. Also, we recommend that you defer any activities with visiting friends and family until after the programme has concluded.