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How to Apply and Get Admission to a German University
September 17th, 2025
Step 1 - Find your Study Program
ESMT European School of Management and Technology
Berlin
Business Administration
Subjects: Business;Administration;Management
M.B.A. | Master of Business Administration
Course description
Launch your career with a full-time MBA from ESMT Berlin. Gain the skills you need to tackle future challenges. The MBA program offers choices at its core, allowing you to tailor your studies to your career goals while building essential global business leadership competencies. Focus on managerial analytics to prepare for leadership and innovation in business. Develop both intra- and entrepreneurial skills, leveraging ESMT's strong connections to Berlin's dynamic startup scene. In just 15 intense months, this international business MBA provides a comprehensive suite of skills and experiences, putting you in control of your career path.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Summer |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | 50 EUR |
| Study Length | 3 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 16,500 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | No information |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
If English is your native language or you earned a university degree exclusively taught in English you do not need to take an English proficiency test. Scores we’ll accept are: TOEFL - 95 minimum; we accept MyBest™ scores; our institution code is 8707 PTE - 64 minimum IELTS - 7 minimum
Qualification Requirements
To apply to the program you will need to meet all of the following requirements: At least three years of consecutive postgraduate, professional experience An undergraduate, or first university, degree of minimum 3 years (bachelor) Strong GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, EA, or ESMT Admissions Test (BAT) scores (the average GMAT score is 640)* English proficiency test scores**
Document Requirements
Basic personal information, including name, address, date of birth, and citizenship. An up-to-date CV showing at least three years of postgraduate professional experience. Answers to the following questions: Share three reasons why you will be a great ESMT MBA student and alumnus? [Video essay; max 2 minutes] We often learn by failing. Tell us about a setback in your life (personal, academic, or professional), how you responded to it, and what you gained from the experience. [Text; max 250 words] Tell us about the worst job you ever had. [Text; 150 words] Optional: Is there any other information, not covered in the application, that you would like us to know about you? [Text; max 250 words] Two professional recommendations – at least one is needed to submit your application, the second can follow later Your English proficiency test scores (if applicable) Transcripts of your undergraduate degree detailing courses and grades A valid admission test score (if applicable) €50 application fee
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | Yes |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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