Incoming Students

As a leading destination in the west of Austria more than 400 incomings from our extensive partner network enjoy MCI - The Entrepreneurial School® each year.

Imagine a semester or two in the hub of the Alps surrounded by breathtaking mountains, pristine beauty, crystal clear lakes and endless adventure. Fun isn’t it? Come & Study with us for a semester or two and be part of our incoming bubble.

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All you need to know!

You must complete at least four semesters (Bachelor) at your home university before taking your exchange semester at MCI.

Important Dates

	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Nomination Deadline (for partner universities)	April 1	October 1
Application Deadline (for incoming exchange)	May 1	November 1

Academic Calendar for incoming exchange

Following dates include the orientation program, courses and exams (first attempt).

We do not have a university-wide lecture-free period. Days off will depend on the study program you choose & your time table.

Your preliminary time table will be online one month before the start of your program and available on your myMCI account (changes are possible until the beginning of the semester).

Academic Year 2024-25

Fall semester 2024

September 2, 2024 - December 20, 2024:
- BSc Mechatronics
- BA Nonprofit, Social & Health Care Management
- MA Entrepreneurship & Tourism

September 2, 2024 – February 22, 2025:
- BSc Digital Business & Software Engineering
- MSc Industrial Engineering & Management
- MA International Business & Management
- MA International Health & Social Management
- MA International Business & Law

October 2, 2024 – February 22, 2025:
- All other programs that offer courses for incoming exchange

Spring semester 2025

March 3, 2025 – June 30, 2025:
- All study programs that offer courses for incoming exchange:

Academic Year 2025-26

Fall semester 2025

September 2, 2025 - December 20, 2025:
- BSc Mechatronics
- BA Social, Health & Public Management
- MA Entrepreneurship & Tourism

September 2, 2025 – February 21, 2026:
- MSc Industrial Engineering & Management
- MA International Business & Management
- MA International Health & Social Management
- MA International Business & Law

October 2, 2025 – February 21, 2026:
- All other programs that offer courses for incoming exchange

Spring semester 2026

March 2, 2026 – June 30, 2026:
- All study programs that offer courses for incoming exchange:

Courses in English

You may choose courses up to 30 ECTS per semester from one degree program plus our International Program (optional). Our degree programs range from business, social sciences to engineering.

HERE you can find the courses that we offer in English, sorted by degree program (please note that not every study program offers courses in English in both semesters).

English Requirements

All incoming exchange students* are required to show English language proficiency. We accept the following standardized tests:

TOEFL: TOEFL iBT: minimum score 85; In addition to TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, MyBest scores taken from valid test scores within a two-year period are also accepted. Minimum Score 20 in each of the areas (reading, listening, writing and speaking)
IELTS or IELTS Online: minimum overall band score 6.0
Cambridge English Business Vantage (BEC Vantage): A/B in all four skills; alternatively, students may submit a BEC Higher exam result
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): A/B in all four skills; alternatively, students may submit a CPE exam result
PTE Academic: (PTE): minimum overall score 50

Oxford Test of English: minimum score of 111 in all 4 skills

Alternatively, we also offer an online English test free of charge. Details on our online test and the required scores are provided during the application period.

*Students whose native language is English (including French-Canadians) or who are enrolled in a program fully taught in English at their home university are not required to take our online English test.

Factsheet for incoming exchange

Download our factsheet for incoming exchange students HERE.

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