Admission requirements
(1) 3-year Bachelor's degree in relevant subject areas from an internationally recognised university or higher education institution
(2) Sufficient evidence of English language skills
Deadlines
The deadline for applications for the 2025/2026 full-time program and the 2025/2027 part-time program was January 30, 2025. For late applications please approach Barbara Ender, b.ender@akademie-sw.
The academic director assesses each application and will base his decision on the applicants’ qualifications and the order in which the applications were received. By mid-March 2025 all applicants will be informed of the outcome. All successful applicants must pay a registration fee of EUR 1,000, which will be deducted from the total program fee, by March 31, 2025. 50% of the remainder of the program fee (EUR 7,450) must be transferred by May 15, 2025 and 50% (EUR 7,450) by July 15, 2025 at the latest.
Applications for the 2026/2027 full-time program will be possible as from July 1, 2025 and must be submitted by January 29, 2026. A decision on the applications will be made by mid-March 2026. The registration fee must be paid by March 31, 2026 and the remaining program fee must be transferred by May 15, 2026 (EUR 7,450) and July 15, 2026 (EUR 7,450).
Checklist
The following documents must be included when submitting your application:
(1) Résumé (with reference to work experience; if you mention qualifications, please attach certificates that confirm them, e.g. certificate of appointment as tax advisor, certificate Certified Accountant)
(2) Letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages, addressed to Prof. Michael Lang, dated and signed)
(3) 2 letters of recommendation (written by course teachers and/or supervisors from an employment relationship, each maximum 2 pages, addressed to Prof. Michael Lang, dated and signed)
(4) Certificate/diploma conferring the academic degree:
a) scanned color copy of original document plus
b) scanned color copy of official translation
(5) Transcript of completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree:
a) scanned color copy of original document plus
b) scanned color copy of official translation
(6) Proof of official length and workload of studies*)
(7) Proof of sufficient English language skills**)
(8) Passport: scanned color copy of the page showing your full name, date of birth and nationality
(9) Color passport style photograph
*) Accepted proof of official length and workload of studies:
• Diploma supplement
• An official confirmation from the university regarding official duration and workload of studies (semesters, credits)
• A link to the website of the university to download the curriculum (either in English or German)
**) Accepted proof of sufficient English language skills:
• A full English-taught bachelor’s program (at least 3 years) or master’s program (at least 2 years)
• A valid certificate, e.g. Cambridge Certificate, IELTS, TOEFL
• English as first language or longtime practice
Documents not in German or English must be accompanied by an official, certified translation into English.
Please note that only complete applications - including the requested documents - will be considered.