Master and More Nuernberg 2027

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Frequently asked

Glossary

1

Master's programme

A postgraduate degree taken after a bachelor's, usually two to four semesters, ending in an MA, MSc, MEng or MBA. German providers usually structure it at 60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits depending on the preceding bachelor's.

2

Consecutive master's

A master's that builds directly on the subject and content of the first degree. It normally requires no professional experience and is the standard route for graduates going straight on from a bachelor's.

3

Continuing education master's (weiterbildender Master)

A postgraduate programme designed for people already in work, typically requiring one or more years of professional experience, often taught part-time or in blocks, and usually charging tuition fees.

4

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

A general management master's oriented to leadership and business functions rather than to one academic discipline. Most programmes expect several years of work experience and many admit an international cohort.

5

Dual study programme

A model that combines academic study with structured practical phases at a partner employer. At master's level it is less common than at bachelor's level, but work-integrated variants exist and combine a degree with a company role.

6

Part-time master's

A programme scheduled around employment, delivered in evening, weekend, block or online formats. Duration is usually longer than a full-time equivalent and tuition may be charged per semester or per module.

7

ECTS credits

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System counts student workload, with one credit commonly representing roughly 25 to 30 hours of study. Credits are the basis for recognising coursework between universities and for comparing programme size.

8

Numerus clausus (NC)

An admission cap that limits places on a programme, with selection based on grade average, subject-specific grades, aptitude tests or waiting semesters depending on the university. The NC varies by institution and intake, not by subject alone.

9

uni-assist

A central service that checks international applications for many German universities for formal eligibility and converts foreign certificates. It is used for document verification and forwarding; the admission decision itself remains with the university.

10

Semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag)

A compulsory payment each semester that funds student services and, at many universities, includes a semester transport ticket. It is separate from tuition fees and its amount differs by institution and city.

11

Blocked account (Sperrkonto)

A German account into which international applicants pay a required amount before arrival to prove they can cover living costs. It is commonly requested for a student visa or residence permit; the required sum and rules are set by German authorities.

12

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

A visa allowing up to 90 days in a 180-day period within the Schengen area, used for short visits such as a study-exploration trip to a fair. Prospective students who plan to stay for a degree need the national student visa instead.