About the school

ESMT Berlin, established in 2002, is one of the top 10 business schools in Europe and the highest-ranked business school in Germany. It is one of the 25 leading global schools that offer master’s, MBA, Ph.D. programmes, and executive education. With an interdisciplinary approach, the school offers a discourse on politics, business, and academia. Moreover, the business school is a non-profit private institution of higher education and is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and FIBAA. Besides full-time admissions, thousands of executives participate in ESMT’s executive programmes each year. With 43 faculty members from 18 countries, a 9,000+ alumni network, 36,000+ pass-outs from executive education programmes at ESMT, and a €124 million endowment, ESMT has established itself as an excellent business school for higher education.

Where is the school located?

The main campus of ESMT is in Berlin, Germany.

Life at ESMT Berlin

ESMT Berlin offers courses in in-person, hybrid or online learning mode. Since 2021, ESMT has invested heavily in adding hybrid technology to its auditoriums to ensure continuity in imparting education. For those who attend the school, ESMT Berlin offers an inclusive, diverse, and equitable working and learning environment. You will be studying and spending time with like-minded people from diverse backgrounds. You can also join some student clubs. Overall, life at ESMT Berlin is filled with academics and extracurricular activities to prepare you for a competitive future.

Additional benefits of studying at ESMT Berlin

ESMT Berlin provides opportunities to 1000+ top international students and young professionals who join every year. Also, because of its central location in Germany, students get early exposure to startup culture, a chance to interact with passionate individuals, follow the latest business developments, and explore their fields of interest and expertise. ESMT also offers several scholarship programmes, and career guidance.

Admissions criteria

You can choose from master's programmes, MBA programmes, or enrol in Ph.D. programmes.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent) with excellent grades. You can still apply if you’re in the last year of your bachelor’s degree
• Less than 24 months of postgraduate work experience (excl. internships)
• A score of 100 points in the TOEFL, 7.0 in the IELTS, or 850 in the TOEIC
• No English proficiency test is required if English is your native language
• Above-average and well-balanced GMAT or GRE score. The GMAT/GRE requirement can be waived in case of strong evidence of outstanding quantitative skills
• ESMT offers its own Admission Test, called BAT (Business Admission Test). Please reach out to Admissions for more information.
• Completed application - including essays, and a letter of recommendation
• Individual interview in person or online Application Procedure Furnish the following information:
• Basic personal details
• Academic and professional background
• Short essay
• CV
• Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
• One recommendation (form provided by ESMT)
• GRE/GMAT and TOEFL scores ### Application Screening Process Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions team, and if approved, you will have a short interview with an administrator or professor. Upon clearing, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions & Scholarship committee for scholarship consideration. If found eligible, you will be notified about the same.

Job placements

Being located in Berlin, you will readily find internship opportunities here. Additionally, you are also allowed to explore cross-border opportunities in countries like France, Japan, and more. Companies that hire ESMT graduates include: - Amazon (Project Management) - EY (Consulting) - Mercedes Benz (Financial Reporting) - PUMA (Global Collaboration Interns) - Tesla (Business Operations)