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# =75World University Rankings - Masters In Management
8Postgraduate programs
About ESMT Berlin
ESMT Berlin, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations. The school’s expertise focuses on the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global focus on social responsibility and the management of technology. ESMT is one of the top ranked business schools in Germany with a global network of alumni in over 50 countries. In addition to executive education, ESMT offers the following degree programs:
The Financial Times Business School Rankings currently rank ESMT Berlin as the #1 business school in Germany and #8 in Europe.
ESMT’s Master in Global Management program is ranked #10 and #7 for "international work mobility" by the Financial Times. The program ranks #14 in the Economist "Which MBA?" global ranking, including #5 for "education experience", #8 for "personal development/educational experience" and "faculty quality". CEO World ranks the ESMT Berlin MGM among the top 3 in Europe.
ESMT’s EMBA program ranks #43 globally by the Financial Times, and #2 in Germany for stand-alone programs. The EMBA is #16 for “career progression” and #18 for international course experience. In The Economist “Which MBA?” ranking of the top 100 Executive MBA programs #20 globally.
The full-time MBA is ranked #2 in Germany by Bloomberg, #12 in Europe. It is ranked #10 among One-Year International MBAs by Forbes. It ranks #46 globally and #12 in Europe in The Economist ranking of the top full-time MBA programs. The Financial Times ranks the full-time MBA as #23 in Europe, including #12 globally for women on board and #3 for international mobility.
ESMT is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS and FIBAA, part of an elite group of just 90 business schools worldwide recognized by the three most prestigious international accrediting bodies.
As
the most international business school in Germany, over 80% of ESMT’s faculty
members have a non-German background. With 36 full-time faculty members at the
school, they represent 19 different countries.
ESMT Berlin is ranked #4 in entrepreneurship by Bloomberg and fosters startups through its entrepreneurship hub Vali Berlin. Vali Berlin nurtures responsible entrepreneurship for economic, environmental, and social value creation. They do so through a range of initiatives in four main areas: They support founders and joiners, educate entrepreneurial leaders, shape an entrepreneurial culture and connect entrepreneurial stakeholders. ESMT students, who are starting their businesses or looking to connect with startups, will benefit from personalized coaching and bootcamps at Vali Berlin.
80% of MGM and MBA graduates received job offers within three months after graduation.
On average, almost 90% of ESMT graduates work in Germany after graduation. 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.
Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, particularly strong leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. MBA and EMBA scholarships are restricted to self-funded candidates and are applied directly to the applicant’s tuition.
All programs are taught in English.
About ESMT Berlin
ESMT Berlin, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations. The school’s expertise focuses on the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global focus on social responsibility and the management of technology. ESMT is one of the top ranked business schools in Germany with a global network of alumni in over 50 countries. In addition to executive education, ESMT offers the following degree programs:
The Financial Times Business School Rankings currently rank ESMT Berlin as the #1 business school in Germany and #8 in Europe.
ESMT’s Master in Global Management program is ranked #10 and #7 for "international work mobility" by the Financial Times. The program ranks #14 in the Economist "Which MBA?" global ranking, including #5 for "education experience", #8 for "personal development/educational experience" and "faculty quality". CEO World ranks the ESMT Berlin MGM among the top 3 in Europe.
ESMT’s EMBA program ranks #43 globally by the Financial Times, and #2 in Germany for stand-alone programs. The EMBA is #16 for “career progression” and #18 for international course experience. In The Economist “Which MBA?” ranking of the top 100 Executive MBA programs #20 globally.
The full-time MBA is ranked #2 in Germany by Bloomberg, #12 in Europe. It is ranked #10 among One-Year International MBAs by Forbes. It ranks #46 globally and #12 in Europe in The Economist ranking of the top full-time MBA programs. The Financial Times ranks the full-time MBA as #23 in Europe, including #12 globally for women on board and #3 for international mobility.
ESMT is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS and FIBAA, part of an elite group of just 90 business schools worldwide recognized by the three most prestigious international accrediting bodies.
As
the most international business school in Germany, over 80% of ESMT’s faculty
members have a non-German background. With 36 full-time faculty members at the
school, they represent 19 different countries.
ESMT Berlin is ranked #4 in entrepreneurship by Bloomberg and fosters startups through its entrepreneurship hub Vali Berlin. Vali Berlin nurtures responsible entrepreneurship for economic, environmental, and social value creation. They do so through a range of initiatives in four main areas: They support founders and joiners, educate entrepreneurial leaders, shape an entrepreneurial culture and connect entrepreneurial stakeholders. ESMT students, who are starting their businesses or looking to connect with startups, will benefit from personalized coaching and bootcamps at Vali Berlin.
80% of MGM and MBA graduates received job offers within three months after graduation.
On average, almost 90% of ESMT graduates work in Germany after graduation. 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.
Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, particularly strong leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. MBA and EMBA scholarships are restricted to self-funded candidates and are applied directly to the applicant’s tuition.
ESMT Berlin, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations. The school’s expertise focuses on the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global focus on social responsibility and the management of technology. ESMT is one of the top ranked business schools in Germany with a global network of alumni in over 50 countries. In addition to executive education, ESMT offers the following degree programs:
ESMT warmly welcomes applications from students of all nationalities. We are an international business school that thrives on international exchange and discourse, and the ESMT community is committed to building peace.
The online application for all degree programs is easy to follow, and requires the following information:
Basic personal data
Your academic and professional background
Short essay questions
ESMT accepts an above-average and well-balanced GMAT or GRE score. The GMAT/GRE requirement can be waived for the Master programs in case of strong evidence of outstanding quantitative skills.
Master
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Until 1989 the ESMT Berlin Campus housed the headquarters of the East German government. After reunification, it was used in varying functions and was the temporary office of the German chancellor from 1999 to 2001. It has since been renovated and transformed into one of Germany’s most modern educational centers and consistently ranked by students and alumni as #1 globally for learning environment.
ESMT Berlin, fosters startups through a new 3500-square-meter, co-working office in Berlin-Schöneberg, called Space Shack. Two ESMT MBA alumni, together with a managing director provide an inspiring working environment for entrepreneurial development. ESMT students, who are starting their own businesses or looking to connect with startups, can apply for free co-working space at Space Shack.
Student life
Clubs are one of the main ways that students interact with students across all programs and the greater professional community of Berlin. All clubs are initiated and run by students. Current clubs include: Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology, Investment & Fintech, Marketing, Net Impact, and Women in Leadership.
There are several sports activities, which take place on campus throughout the year. The most celebrated event is the football tournament where Master and MBA students compete against EMBAs, faculty, and staff members.
When studying in Berlin, many students find themselves enchanted with the city and appreciate its international flair. Berlin is a city with great history, a pulsating culture, a vibrant food scene, and a tendency to reinvent itself. Studying at ESMT Berlin gives you the opportunity to study at Europe's heart.
Career statistics from our most recent MGM class are:-
93% of our graduates received job offers within 6 months of graduation.
On average 80% of ESMT graduates work in Germany after graduation each year. 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.
Soft-skill workshops and career services are integrated into the curriculum and cover topics such as leadership development, project management, and presentation skills. There is also an annual career fair on campus and online, company presentations on campus and company visits throughout Germany, all designed to bring ESMT Berlin students in direct contact with top companies looking to hire.
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.
ESMT offers partial tuition scholarships and a limited number of full-tuition scholarships to accepted students who show academic merit. Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, leadership potential, and interpersonal skills. To receive a scholarship, candidates first apply to the desired program. There is an extra essay available for applicants to explain their suitability for a scholarship.
ESMT Berlin
ESMT Berlin, Berlin Germany
# =75World University Rankings - Masters In Management
8Postgraduate programs
About ESMT Berlin
ESMT Berlin, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations. The school’s expertise focuses on the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global focus on social responsibility and the management of technology. ESMT is one of the top ranked business schools in Germany with a global network of alumni in over 50 countries. In addition to executive education, ESMT offers the following degree programs:
Master in Global Management (MGM)
Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)
Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI)
Full-time MBA (FTMBA)
Part-time MBA (PTMBA)
Global Online MBA (GOMBA)
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Rankings
The Financial Times Business School Rankings currently rank ESMT Berlin as the #1 business school in Germany and #8 in Europe.
ESMT’s Master in Global Management program is ranked #10 and #7 for "international work mobility" by the Financial Times. The program ranks #14 in the Economist "Which MBA?" global ranking, including #5 for "education experience", #8 for "personal development/educational experience" and "faculty quality". CEO World ranks the ESMT Berlin MGM among the top 3 in Europe.
ESMT’s EMBA program ranks #43 globally by the Financial Times, and #2 in Germany for stand-alone programs. The EMBA is #16 for “career progression” and #18 for international course experience. In The Economist “Which MBA?” ranking of the top 100 Executive MBA programs #20 globally.
The full-time MBA is ranked #2 in Germany by Bloomberg, #12 in Europe. It is ranked #10 among One-Year International MBAs by Forbes. It ranks #46 globally and #12 in Europe in The Economist ranking of the top full-time MBA programs. The Financial Times ranks the full-time MBA as #23 in Europe, including #12 globally for women on board and #3 for international mobility.
ESMT is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS and FIBAA, part of an elite group of just 90 business schools worldwide recognized by the three most prestigious international accrediting bodies.
As the most international business school in Germany, over 80% of ESMT’s faculty members have a non-German background. With 36 full-time faculty members at the school, they represent 19 different countries.
ESMT Berlin is ranked #4 in entrepreneurship by Bloomberg and fosters startups through its entrepreneurship hub Vali Berlin. Vali Berlin nurtures responsible entrepreneurship for economic, environmental, and social value creation. They do so through a range of initiatives in four main areas: They support founders and joiners, educate entrepreneurial leaders, shape an entrepreneurial culture and connect entrepreneurial stakeholders. ESMT students, who are starting their businesses or looking to connect with startups, will benefit from personalized coaching and bootcamps at Vali Berlin.
80% of MGM and MBA graduates received job offers within three months after graduation.
On average, almost 90% of ESMT graduates work in Germany after graduation. 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.
Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, particularly strong leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. MBA and EMBA scholarships are restricted to self-funded candidates and are applied directly to the applicant’s tuition.
All programs are taught in English.
About ESMT Berlin
ESMT Berlin, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations. The school’s expertise focuses on the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global focus on social responsibility and the management of technology. ESMT is one of the top ranked business schools in Germany with a global network of alumni in over 50 countries. In addition to executive education, ESMT offers the following degree programs:
Master in Global Management (MGM)
Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)
Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI)
Full-time MBA (FTMBA)
Part-time MBA (PTMBA)
Global Online MBA (GOMBA)
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Rankings
The Financial Times Business School Rankings currently rank ESMT Berlin as the #1 business school in Germany and #8 in Europe.
ESMT’s Master in Global Management program is ranked #10 and #7 for "international work mobility" by the Financial Times. The program ranks #14 in the Economist "Which MBA?" global ranking, including #5 for "education experience", #8 for "personal development/educational experience" and "faculty quality". CEO World ranks the ESMT Berlin MGM among the top 3 in Europe.
ESMT’s EMBA program ranks #43 globally by the Financial Times, and #2 in Germany for stand-alone programs. The EMBA is #16 for “career progression” and #18 for international course experience. In The Economist “Which MBA?” ranking of the top 100 Executive MBA programs #20 globally.
The full-time MBA is ranked #2 in Germany by Bloomberg, #12 in Europe. It is ranked #10 among One-Year International MBAs by Forbes. It ranks #46 globally and #12 in Europe in The Economist ranking of the top full-time MBA programs. The Financial Times ranks the full-time MBA as #23 in Europe, including #12 globally for women on board and #3 for international mobility.
ESMT is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS and FIBAA, part of an elite group of just 90 business schools worldwide recognized by the three most prestigious international accrediting bodies.
As the most international business school in Germany, over 80% of ESMT’s faculty members have a non-German background. With 36 full-time faculty members at the school, they represent 19 different countries.
ESMT Berlin is ranked #4 in entrepreneurship by Bloomberg and fosters startups through its entrepreneurship hub Vali Berlin. Vali Berlin nurtures responsible entrepreneurship for economic, environmental, and social value creation. They do so through a range of initiatives in four main areas: They support founders and joiners, educate entrepreneurial leaders, shape an entrepreneurial culture and connect entrepreneurial stakeholders. ESMT students, who are starting their businesses or looking to connect with startups, will benefit from personalized coaching and bootcamps at Vali Berlin.
80% of MGM and MBA graduates received job offers within three months after graduation.
On average, almost 90% of ESMT graduates work in Germany after graduation. 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.
Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, particularly strong leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. MBA and EMBA scholarships are restricted to self-funded candidates and are applied directly to the applicant’s tuition.
All programs are taught in English.
Available programs
Master PG
MBA
ESMT Berlin, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations. The school’s expertise focuses on the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global focus on social responsibility and the management of technology. ESMT is one of the top ranked business schools in Germany with a global network of alumni in over 50 countries. In addition to executive education, ESMT offers the following degree programs:
Master in Global Management (MGM)
Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)
Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI)
Full-time MBA (FTMBA)
Part-time MBA (PTMBA)
Global Online MBA (GOMBA)
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Master in Global Management
Duration: 24 months
Study method: On-campus
Location: Berlin + required global internship / social impact projects / optional exchange / Yale - ESMT double degree
Start date: September
Tuition: € 32,000
Focus: Managing global corporations in a changing world
Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Duration: 24 months
Study method: On-campus
Location: Berlin
Start date: September
Tuition: € 32,000
Focus: Foster positive change through networking with intrapreneurial leaders & corporate venturers
Master in Analytics & ArtificialIntelligence
Duration: 24 months
Study method: On-campus
Location: Berlin + required global internship
Start date: September
Tuition: € 32,000
Focus: Leading business transformation through the use of state-of-the-art data and automation
Business and Management (1)
Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Master in Global Management
Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Executive MBA (4)
Executive MBA
Executive MBA - Executive MPA
Full-Time MBA (4)
Full-time MBA
Online/Distance MBA (4)
Global Online MBA
Part-Time MBA (4)
Part-time MBA
University information
ESMT warmly welcomes applications from students of all nationalities. We are an international business school that thrives on international exchange and discourse, and the ESMT community is committed to building peace.
The online application for all degree programs is easy to follow, and requires the following information:
- Basic personal data
- Your academic and professional background
- Short essay questions
ESMT accepts an above-average and well-balanced GMAT or GRE score. The GMAT/GRE requirement can be waived for the Master programs in case of strong evidence of outstanding quantitative skills.Master
Until 1989 the ESMT Berlin Campus housed the headquarters of the East German government. After reunification, it was used in varying functions and was the temporary office of the German chancellor from 1999 to 2001. It has since been renovated and transformed into one of Germany’s most modern educational centers and consistently ranked by students and alumni as #1 globally for learning environment.
ESMT Berlin, fosters startups through a new 3500-square-meter, co-working office in Berlin-Schöneberg, called Space Shack. Two ESMT MBA alumni, together with a managing director provide an inspiring working environment for entrepreneurial development. ESMT students, who are starting their own businesses or looking to connect with startups, can apply for free co-working space at Space Shack.
Student life
Clubs are one of the main ways that students interact with students across all programs and the greater professional community of Berlin. All clubs are initiated and run by students. Current clubs include: Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology, Investment & Fintech, Marketing, Net Impact, and Women in Leadership.
There are several sports activities, which take place on campus throughout the year. The most celebrated event is the football tournament where Master and MBA students compete against EMBAs, faculty, and staff members.
When studying in Berlin, many students find themselves enchanted with the city and appreciate its international flair. Berlin is a city with great history, a pulsating culture, a vibrant food scene, and a tendency to reinvent itself. Studying at ESMT Berlin gives you the opportunity to study at Europe's heart.
Career statistics from our most recent MGM class are:-
93% of our graduates received job offers within 6 months of graduation.
On average 80% of ESMT graduates work in Germany after graduation each year. 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.
Soft-skill workshops and career services are integrated into the curriculum and cover topics such as leadership development, project management, and presentation skills. There is also an annual career fair on campus and online, company presentations on campus and company visits throughout Germany, all designed to bring ESMT Berlin students in direct contact with top companies looking to hire.
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.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
ESMT Berlin is one of the top universities in Berlin, Germany. It is ranked #=75 in World University Rankings - Masters In Management 2025.
World University Rankings - Masters In Management
QS International Trade Ranking - Masters and MBA
World University Rankings - Masters In Management
ESMT Berlin
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