Winter School in Germany: 1st Global Winter School – From Creativity to Numbers

The winter school is part of TH Aschaffenburg’s International Management Master’s programme and its new specialisation in International Finance & Accounting. It is an intensive, practice-oriented course in international finance and real estate management. Working in international teams, participants develop a new business concept for an existing building and prepare a financial forecast for it.

The programme includes:

• an online introduction;
• a one-week intensive programme on site at the TH Aschaffenburg campus;
• project work in international teams;
• thematic lectures by international lecturers;
• a final group presentation of the project;
• excursions, a visit to a real estate practice partner (details to be confirmed), a trip to the Frankfurt Christmas market, and social and networking events.

Who can apply?

• 3rd and 4th year Bachelor students in Business Field;
• Master’s students in Business Field;
• Minimum GPA 3.0;
• English Proficiency – minimum B2.

Participation requirements and Funding

Participants are expected to take an active part in the team project and the final group presentation.

• participation is free of charge (financed by DAAD);
• travel costs are financed by EEU;
• participants receive €45 per day for personal/accommodation expenses;
• the host university additionally covers meals (€30 per day).

Why take part?

You will gain experience on an international project and solve a real business case. You will also get to know the German economy, business environment and culture, and expand your professional network, all during the pre-Christmas season in Germany.

The winter school is part of a joint international Master’s programme being developed by TH Aschaffenburg and its partner universities, and is planned to run regularly in the future.

• Dates: 7–11 December 2026;
• Venue: TH Aschaffenburg, Würzburger Straße 45, 63743 Aschaffenburg, Germany (on-site programme);
• Places: up to 5 students;
• Application deadline: 20 October, 2026.

How to apply: https://forms.gle/7QtvpvM1i4CTcWLj7