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ESMT Berlin

Berlin · BEPrivateFounded 2002

Official site

Recorded values

72

Excluding editorial notes

With a source

90%

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0%

The rest could be any age

Editorial assessment

Somebody’s judgement, not a sourced value. Useful for shortlisting, not for a decision.

Tier
Elite
Selectivity
High
Strong subjects
MBA, MIM, Master in Analytics & AI
Fit notes
Founded by 25 leading German companies. FT top 12 in Europe.
Tuition summary
EUR 30,000 to 50,000
English bachelor
No
English master
Yes
Teaching languages
English
Summary
Founded by 25 leading German companies. FT top 12 in Europe.

Standing and scale

A rank means nothing without its edition, so the year travels with it.

  • Students

    292 (2026)

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  • Acceptance rate

    30%

    MBA: ~30%. Masters: Not officially published; considered selective due to small class sizes. The acceptance rate must be considered in context of applicant quality. Average GMAT for MBA is 640.

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Fees

Money is kept as written. German sources use a thousands dot and a decimal comma.

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  • Application fee

    100 EUR

    For MBA programs.

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  • Application fee

    75 EUR

    For Master's programs.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    50,000 EUR

    Full-Time MBA. Tuition is the same for all students regardless of nationality.

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    40,000 EUR

    Part-Time MBA. Tuition is the same for all students regardless of nationality.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    49,000 EUR

    Global Online MBA. Tuition is the same for all students regardless of nationality.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    64,800 EUR

    Executive MBA. Tuition is the same for all students regardless of nationality.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    36,000 EUR

    Master in Global Management. Tuition is the same for all students regardless of nationality.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    36,000 EUR

    Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Tuition is the same for all students regardless of nationality.

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  • Tuition master noneu

    36,000 EUR

    Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Tuition is the same for all students regardless of nationality.

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Deadlines

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  • Full-Time MBA

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    Round 1 for January 2027 intake.

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  • Full-Time MBA

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    Round 2 for January 2027 intake.

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    Round 3 for January 2027 intake.

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  • Full-Time MBA

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    Round 4 (Early App Scholarship cutoff) for January 2027 intake.

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  • Full-Time MBA

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    Round 5 for January 2027 intake.

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    Round 6 for January 2027 intake.

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    Round 7 for January 2027 intake.

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  • Full-Time MBA

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    Round 8 for January 2027 intake.

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  • Part-Time MBA

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    Final deadline for September 2027 intake. Rolling admissions.

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  • Master's Programs

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    Final deadline for September 2026 intake. Rolling admissions; apply ASAP for visa/scholarship consideration.

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  • Master's Programs (Non-EU)

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    Recommended deadline for non-EU applicants for September 2026 intake. Applications submitted after June 1 can still be considered, but ESMT can only provide minimal visa support for non-EU applicants applying after this date.

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Language requirements

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  • Ielts

    7 · Any

    Minimum 7.0 overall required for both MBA and Master's programs.

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  • Toefl

    95 (iBT), 5.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing (updated 2026 scoring). MyBest scores accepted. · Any

    TOEFL institution code: 8707.

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  • Cambridge

    not recorded · Any

    Equivalent Cambridge English scores would likely be accepted, though not explicitly stated with a minimum score.

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How you apply

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  • Process

    Portal

    Application process involves applying via the ESMT Community account after receiving a degree placement offer for housing. Room availability is limited; successful placement is NOT guaranteed.

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Credential requirements

Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.

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  • Hec attestation

    Pakistan

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  • Ibcc equivalence

    Pakistan

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  • Moi acceptance

    Pakistan

    Waivers for English language tests are granted on a case-by-case basis if English is native language, a university degree was exclusively taught in English, or 12+ months of work in an English-speaking country/organization. A strong command of English should also be demonstrated in the admission interview.

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  • Documents required

    Pakistan

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Scholarships

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  • 30% Club / ESMT Master Women's Scholarship

    EUR 10,000

    Female candidates demonstrating leadership path or desire. Essay required.

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  • Women's Academic Excellence Scholarship

    EUR 10,000

    Female candidates with outstanding academic excellence; applications from underrepresented developing countries especially encouraged. Essay required.

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  • Outstanding Student Leadership Scholarship

    EUR 8,000

    Candidates displaying outstanding student leadership in clubs, student government, volunteer projects, conferences, internships.

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  • BMW Group Change Maker Fellowship

    EUR 17,500

    Citizens/permanent residents of Germany, India, Portugal, Romania, Brazil, China, USA, South Africa; aged 30 or younger; STEM background. Essay required.

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  • Social Impact Award

    EUR 5,000

    Commitment to sustainability, climate change, healthcare, non-profit work; active involvement in Net Impact @ESMT expected.

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  • e-fellows Master Scholarship

    EUR 5,000

    e-fellows alumni or Master Day participants.

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  • Developing Country Scholarships (LDC/LLDC)

    Up to 50% of tuition fee

    Permanent residence in UN-designated LDC or LLDC countries; Pakistan is NOT an LDC but some Pakistani applicants may qualify under special circumstances.

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  • High Achievers GMAT/GRE Scholarship

    EUR 5,000

    GMAT 720+ or GMAT Focus 675+ or GRE 94th percentile+.

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  • Next Unicorn Scholarship

    EUR 6,000

    MIE applicants who have created their own startup(s); developing country applicants encouraged. Essay required.

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  • Women in Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarship

    EUR 6,000

    Female MIE applicants with corporate innovation or startup experience; developing country applicants encouraged.

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  • Women in STEM & Analytics Scholarship

    EUR 6,000

    Female MAAI applicants with STEM excellence; developing country applicants encouraged.

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  • Panzer Scholarship

    EUR 35,000

    Emerging leaders from Africa; includes potential Changemaker Scholarship Program with 10 months funded housing at The Social Hub Berlin.

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  • ESMT Family Grant

    EUR 3,500

    Children of ESMT alumni who completed MSc or MBA.

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  • ESMT Siblings Tuition Grant

    EUR 2,000

    Siblings completing ESMT MSc at same time, or siblings of ESMT alumni.

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  • Test Score Excellence Award

    EUR 3,000

    Automatic; 85th percentile or higher (GMAT 690+, GMAT Focus 645+, GRE V160 Q165+, BAT 16+, EA 157+).

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  • German Language Award

    EUR 500-5,000

    Non-native German speakers with official telc, TestDaF, or Goethe test results (A1=EUR 500, A2=EUR 1,000, B1=EUR 2,000, B2=EUR 3,000, C1/C2=EUR 5,000).

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  • Early Application Award

    Varies by round

    Automatic for applications in rounds 1-4. All early application awards for Jan 2027 intake have been granted; scholarships still available.

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  • Gender Pay Gap Scholarship

    EUR 8,000

    All women applicants. Essay required.

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  • Rainbow Scholarship

    EUR 5,000

    Self-identified LGBTQIA+ applicants. Essay required.

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  • Regional Scholarship - Africa & Middle East

    EUR 25,000

    Extraordinary academic/professional profiles from Africa/Middle East; ambassador role expected.

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  • Regional Scholarship - Latin America

    EUR 10,000

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  • Regional Scholarship - Asia

    EUR 8,000

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  • Regional Scholarship - Europe

    EUR 6,000

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  • Regional Scholarship - North America

    EUR 2,500

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  • Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    EUR 15,000

    One male, one female; excellent academic credentials, significant professional achievements, demonstrable leadership; ambassador role. Essay required.

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  • Vali Berlin Entrepreneurship Scholarship

    EUR 5,000

    Working at own company or exploring new business ideas; guaranteed place in Vali Berlin Summer Entrepreneurship Program.

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  • Impact Scholarship

    EUR 5,000

    Created positive social impact addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • Panzer Scholarship (MBA)

    EUR 20,000

    Citizens/current residents of African countries, 30 or younger, founded a business or social enterprise.

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  • BMW Group Change Maker Fellowship (MBA)

    EUR 45,000

    Citizens/permanent residents of Germany, India, Portugal, Romania, Brazil, China, USA, South Africa; aged 30 or younger; mathematics/technology background. Pakistani applicants NOT directly eligible unless they have permanent residence in one of the listed countries.

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  • e-Fellows Scholarship

    EUR 10,000

    e-Fellows members or event attendees.

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  • Bundeswehr Scholarship

    EUR 15,000

    German Bundeswehr officers exiting military.

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Housing

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  • Available

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Support services

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  • Career services

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  • Visa support

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  • Health insurance support

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  • Blocked account

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  • Orientation days

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  • Buddy program

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  • Post study work

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  • Pakistani student society

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  • Living cost shared room

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  • Living cost studio

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Courses

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