What makes it outstanding to study at the University of Applied Sciences Europe

The University of Applied Sciences Europe is state accredited, has been awarded on multiple occasions and is worldwide leading in international approach.

At our university you study in small groups. This guarantees you individual support and personal contact to the professors. Our lecturers are experts in their field.

You will notice our practical approach from the first semester. A variety of courses allows you to determine the content of your studies yourself. University of Applied Sciences Europe offers modern equipment like beamers in all rooms, macpools and more.

An internship and/or a semester aboroad is mandatory and projects and excursions give you the opportunity to get a network in the business. For example, a semester abroad at the Real Madrid Graduate School including a complementary academic degree is a highly recommended possibility.

Working during your study time

We want your studies to fit perfectly into your life. That's why the lectures for the Master’s degree students only tke place on Wednesday afternoon until Friday and sometimes Saturday evening. That is, why it is possible for you to work part-time and study full-time more easily.

However, preparation and follow-up work need to be taken into account, since this is a full-time study course by curriculum.

Studying at University of Applied Sciences Europe in Germany

We put emphasis on internationality. That's why we were ranked as "one of the best 25 best international universities worldwide" (U-Multirank 2016). Our many international students come from all over the world to pursue a highly valued (state and FIBAA recognised) German degree that is entirely taught in English.

Germany, known as the country of innovators, is the perfect place to get your degree. Germany is the largest economic power and the center of high tech and automotive technologies in Europe. Additionally, Germany is a particularly safe and livable country with relatively low tuition fees and affordable living costs. Furthermore, Berlin is known as Europe's startup capital, magnet for creatives, and "place to be" for young people and entrepreneurs.

That's why we encourage international students to come here and study with us. You can apply with your national school degree now. We will then take a look at your application and guide you through the process.

Your career options with a degree in Sport & Event Management

From football to fashion, concerts to trade fairs – live events shape the world and are of huge economic importance. The master’s degree programme, with its international focus, ideally prepares you for managerial roles in the booming sports and events branches. As a sport and event manager, you conceive, organise, and evaluate emotional worlds of experience that excite and touch people – and which are also an economic success.

• Sports management, sporting goods industry
• Sporting rights marketer, player’s agent, tournament organiser
• Sports media
• Ticket market, hospitality industry
• Sports conventions and trade fairs
• Fitness studios, soccer academies
• Sports tourism provider
• Municipal sports management

The Master of Arts (M.A.) enables you to go on to complete your Ph.D. studies leading to a doctorate, possibly as a requirement for a teaching or research position at universities and other institutions.  

The programme - courses, projects, semester abroad

The main skills required for sport, event, and marketing management are the ability to communicate, to think in an interdisciplinary way, and to lead a team. In addition, International Sport Management is geared toward leadership roles in sport, while International Event Management focuses on planning and organisational roles. International Marketing Management complements these two subject areas.

To reinforce the vocational focus, the programme was developed in conjunction with experts from Ernst & Young (SCORE – Sports Consulting) and experts from Real Madrid, with the involvement of communication agencies. You are thus equipped with in-depth knowledge and practical experience to embark on your career.

In order to prepare you further for the tasks of managing companies operating globally, an International Experience is integrated into your studies. To complete the International Experience successfully one can choose between different elements on a modular principle, which could be in the form of a Summer / Winter School, a semester abroad, an internship or student employee scheme. You will find out more information during our information events.

All classes are conducted in English. The optional semester abroad takes place at Real Madrid Graduate School in the second semester. By choosing this option, you can gain an additional academic degree alongside your master’s degree at University of Applied Sciences Europe without extending the study period (complementary international degree):

• MBA in Sport Management in Madrid

Real Madrid Graduate School

Real Madrid Graduate School and University of Applied Sciences Europe offer a double degree in International Sport & Events Management (MBA in Sports Management). Learning from the best professionals of Real Madrid and best academics from University of Applied Sciences Europe is key to ensure the success of this unique programme. As a highlight, students have the opportunity to be part of the Real Madrid Graduate School’s Graduation ceremony alongside more than 450 students of all on-campus programmes.

The Real Madrid Graduate School – Universidad Europea extends beyond the boundaries of sports by training professional leaders in all the disciplines that are associated, one way or another, with this area. The graduate programmes focus on different areas and are designed for university graduates and working professionals from the different sectors linked to both professional and amateur sports.

The school was created with a strong international component, just like the two institutions that back it. On one side there is Real Madrid Football Club, which took a Spanish company and made it into a leading international force; on the other is Universidad Europea de Madrid, a member of Laureate International Universities, a world leader in advanced education.

The guiding educational principle behind each of the graduate degrees of the Real Madrid International Professional School is a professional focus. The design and implementation of these programmes is carried out by professionals from both Real Madrid as well as Universidad Europea de Madrid, highly prestiged in their respective fields.

With the goal of providing a practical education, the graduate programmes are taught in state-of-the-art facilities: the Real Madrid facilities at its brand new Sports City and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, as well as Universidad Europea de Madrid’s campuses in Alcobendas (Madrid) and Villaviciosa de Odón (Madrid). In addition, most of the graduate programmes include visits to companies or to events related to the curriculum, such as the All England Club where the famous Wimbledon Grand Slam takes place, in the case of the Alfredo Di Stefano MBA in Sports Management.

Tuition fees and funding

As a private university, University of Applied Sciences Europe is funded not by the state, but by tuition fees. For this reason, studying at University of Applied Sciences Europe costs more than at a public university. But it’s worth it: Our graduates meet essential requirements of business, and this sets them apart from the graduates of many public universities. Your employment and earnings prospects are greatly improved.

All costs are included in the monthly tuition fee. This also includes the costs of the Leadership Assessment Center. No additional costs will be incurred, such as a matriculation fee, exam fees, master thesis fee or similar, as long as the course is completed within the standard study period.

We are happy to provide you with information on funding your studies and on any available scholarships. If you have any further questions, our Student Guidance Office can provide you with detailed information. Find out useful information on this website.

Application process

You can apply a year in advance for your desired starting semester.

Students must meet the following requirements to qualify for the master’s degree programme:

• Online application
• Completion of a Bachelor degree, a German Diplom or Magister
• Final grade of “Good” (GPA: 2.5), otherwise a letter of recommendation from the previous university
• Focus on business within your previous studies (alternatively, you may attend preliminary courses)
• Good English language skills (at least level B2)
• Interview in English

Find out more information about the application process.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree enables you to go on to complete your Ph.D. studies leading to a doctorate. However, the individual institutions of higher education determine the entrance requirements and the terms of admission.