Study MBA in GERMANY

Prerequisites for Enrolment:

These criteria differ for every program and university

• An undergraduate/ Bachelor degree (typically 12+ 4 years) from a well-recognized, accredited university is a prerequisite.
• Many programs also require candidates with professional experience of ~3 years. Work experience is especially valued for the Executive MBA program.
• Applicants need to submit recommendation letters, Statement of Purpose/ Cover letter, Essays and a detailed resume. Most programs also require the applicant to submit a video­ essay.
• Most Business and Management programs require The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)/ GRE. A good GMAT/ GRE score is a prerequisite to gain admission in a good ranking B­ school in Germany. However, some MBA programs also give admission without a GMAT score but they require strong and relevant work experience.
• Proof of Language Proficiency either in English or German.

Cost and Expenses

The average tuition and living expenses for full­ time MBA range between Euro 45000­ 55000 and various scholarships are also available.

What are the English language requirements?

Most of the MBA programs are offered in English and they require IELTS (minimum 7/ 9 bands) or Toefl­ iBT (minimum 90/ 120) scores to gain an admission

Which are the Top B­ Schools in Germany

The top B­ Schools in Germany are as follows

• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
• Mannheim Business School (MBS)
• WHU – Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management
• Hochschule Bremen – International Graduate Centre (IGC)
• EBS Business School
• Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR) – Berlin School of Economics and Law
• EU Business School
• ESMT
• ESCP Europe
• GISMA Business School
• HFU Business School
• HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
• Hochschule Esslingen – Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

How to apply for the MBA program in Germany

• Applications are done via online portal where the required documents are scanned, converted to PDF and uploaded
• Applications are collected via an online portal for common applications to many universities namely UniAssist or if the university is not a part of the common application pool, it has its own personal website where the application can be filled, completed and submitted
• University communicates via email, once they have received the completed application and the required, relevant documents
• Processing of applications takes a couple of weeks as the applicant volume is very high and the university will accordingly communicate the final outcome via email
• Students who apply late/ after the deadline, they miss their chance to make it to the selection process as delayed applications are not at all taken into account

Visa requirements

Students should begin the visa application process for procuring the Student Visa at least three months before the start of their programs. To do so, they must contact the local German embassy or the German consulate. Following documents are needed to be submitted.

Visa requirements

Students should begin the visa application process for procuring the Student Visa at least three months before the start of their programs. To do so, they must contact the local German embassy or the German consulate. Following documents are needed to be submitted.

• Completed application form
• Valid passport with two passport­ size photographs
• Admission Letter from the German university
• Transcripts
• Financial documents, showcasing enough funds to cover the academic and living expenses
• Health insurance

Work Permit

Student can work both on and off campus. The student is allowed to work 120 full days each year or 240 half days on a student visa. For on­ campus jobs such as Student/ Research Assistant, the students may exceed the allocated number of working hours, which is acceptable. However, the immigration authorities need to be informed about the change in the working hours.

What are the prospective Career Opportunities

• After completing the MBA program, students can work in Germany for 18 months
• The job market is diverse and after an MBA, candidates may get hired by consulting firms, IT companies, and financial organizations. Germany is one of the best countries for MBA graduates to venture and explore profitable job opportunities
• In terms of salaries drawn by MBA graduates, Germany ranks 7th out of all the other countries. For example, an MBA graduate from Mannheim Business School draws an annual mean salary of ~Euro 95,000

The Duration of the course

The programs duration is from 12 months to 24 months. Some universities offer flexible duration, enabling the student to complete the course in 15, 18 or 20 months.

What are the Deadlines

The deadline to apply for the MBA program for the Fall intake is from October- March