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ESMT Berlin

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ESMT Berlin, Berlin Germany

Ranking

# 63World University Rankings - Masters In Management

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About ESMT Berlin

ESMT Berlin is the highest-ranked business school in Germany and Top 10 in Europe. Founded by 25 leading global companies, ESMT offers master’s, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education on its campus in Berlin, in locations around the world, and in online blended format. Focusing on leadership, innovation, and analytics, its diverse faculty publishes outstanding research in top academic journals. Additionally, the international business school provides an interdisciplinary platform for discourse between politics, business, and academia. ESMT is a non-profit private institution of higher education, accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and FIBAA. 


In addition to our Full-Time MBA, which offers a fully immersive experience for 15 months, you can choose between a blended, 75% online and 25% in person Part-Time MBA, with a focus on business innovation, an Executive MBA, designed to develop senior leaders, or a 100% online Global Online MBA, allowing you to study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Choose the MBA program that best fits your interests with the delivery method that suits your needs.

You have less than 24 months of post-graduate professional experience? We have got you covered! The ESMT Berlin Master programs are designed to offer you the ultimate combination of specializations, educational rigor, and entrepreneurial expertise. The revamped Master in Global Management (ranked #10 in the world and #1 in Germany in The Financial Times Global MIM ranking of 2022) is joined by the new Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Master in Analytics & Artificial Intelligence to help you start, analyze, and change business for good. 

About ESMT Berlin

ESMT Berlin is the highest-ranked business school in Germany and Top 10 in Europe. Founded by 25 leading global companies, ESMT offers master’s, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education on its campus in Berlin, in locations around the world, and in online blended format. Focusing on leadership, innovation, and analytics, its diverse faculty publishes outstanding research in top academic journals. Additionally, the international business school provides an interdisciplinary platform for discourse between politics, business, and academia. ESMT is a non-profit private institution of higher education, accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and FIBAA. 


In addition to our Full-Time MBA, which offers a fully immersive experience for 15 months, you can choose between a blended, 75% online and 25% in person Part-Time MBA, with a focus on business innovation, an Executive MBA, designed to develop senior leaders, or a 100% online Global Online MBA, allowing you to study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Choose the MBA program that best fits your interests with the delivery method that suits your needs.

You have less than 24 months of post-graduate professional experience? We have got you covered! The ESMT Berlin Master programs are designed to offer you the ultimate combination of specializations, educational rigor, and entrepreneurial expertise. The revamped Master in Global Management (ranked #10 in the world and #1 in Germany in The Financial Times Global MIM ranking of 2022) is joined by the new Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Master in Analytics & Artificial Intelligence to help you start, analyze, and change business for good. 

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Rankings & ratings

ESMT Berlin is one of the top universities in Berlin, Germany. It is ranked #63 in World University Rankings - Masters In Management 2024.

World University Rankings - Masters In Management

  • 2024
    #63

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FAQs

Before the official application, ESMT engages with each applicant individually to ensure that the student’s career goals match the program’s track record for excellence. You can submit your CV or LinkedIn profile link to the Office of Admissions for feedback or to arrange a one-to-one meeting.

It is also possible to meet with an ESMT Berlin representative around the globe. We travel extensively to meet interested candidates and provide networking opportunities with alumni. Please contact us to arrange an individual meeting.

If you are in Berlin, we encourage you to come visit us on campus. The school is located in the center of the city on Museum Island , near Alexanderplatz. Should you like to attend a class, we recommend arranging your visit as much in advance as possible. In addition, we offer several Open House events throughout the year. All of the information is available on our web site.

Yes, but there are never any guarantees!

On average, about 25-30% of our MIM students speak German fluently or to a business-level equivalency. However, each year over 80% of graduates work in Germany following the MIM program. This means that many non-German speakers do find work in Germany. It is easy to live in Berlin and use English as your main language. Companies are often looking for the unique skills that you bring to their offices as a top criteria. The career services section of the ESMT website has lots of information about jobs graduates are working in following their time at ESMT.

Germany has very favorable working visa regulations for university graduates, who are able to stay in the country for 18 months after graduation and easily obtain working visas.


You can study German during the MIM program. The required internship during the MIM also helps with your professional integration.

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