ESMT Berlin Admissions 2022
The admissions for all ESMT Berlin courses are ongoing for academic session 2022. European School of Management and Technology does not offer any undergraduate program but offers only 4 different master's degree programs- Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, MIM, Executive MBA, and a Ph.D. program in Management. ESMT Berlin’s flagship program is its Master in Management (MIM) program.
The admission requirements at ESMT Berlin are moderately selective. While the university doesn’t require you to be in the top 10% of your academic program, it does require a minimum of 3 years of consecutive postgraduate professional experience. A good GMAT score is 640 or above is highly recommended. Candidates can submit a GRE equivalent.
Applicants with academic potential and leadership skills are shortlisted in the initial screening round. With the shortlisted candidates, the admission and scholarship committee takes an interview round. Post this, admission decisions are notified to admitted candidates. Decisions are announced within 4-5 weeks of application submission.
Admission Highlights
Application Portal | Online |
Application Fee | 50 EUR |
Acceptance Rate | 30% |
Average GMAT | 640 |
Total Enrollment | 668 |
Countries Represented | 84 |
Mode of Payment | Master-Card/ Visa/ Pay-Pal/ Bitcoin |
Intake Seasons | Autumn and Winter |
Work Experience | Required for some programs |
Financial Aid | Loans, Grants, Scholarships are available |
ESMT Berlin Admission Deadlines
International students seeking admission at German universities are encouraged to apply at least 2 months prior to the expiry of the application deadlines. Although the applications are accepted on a rolling basis, the two types of deadlines for the programs are- Early application deadline and the International application deadline.
Course | Admission Round | Deadline |
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MBA | Round 2 | March 30, 2022 |
Round 3 | May 18, 2022 | |
Round 4 | June 29, 2022 | |
Round 5 | August 17, 2022 | |
Round 6 | September 21, 2022 | |
Round 7 | November 16, 2022 | |
Part-Time MBA | Round 1 | May 1, 2022 |
Round 2 | July 1, 2022 | |
Round 3 | Aug 15, 2022 | |
MIM | Round 1 | March 31, 2022 |
Round 2 | June 1, 2022 | |
Round 3 | Aug 15, 2022 | |
EMBA | Round 1 | May 1, 2022 |
Round 2 | July 1, 2022 | |
Ph.D. | Round 3 | September 1, 2022 |
ESMT Berlin International Student Admissions
European School of Management and Technology offers four-degree programs in addition to executive education. Successful processing of the application requires submission of the completed application along with the application fee supplemented with the required documents.
English Proficiency Test Score
All non-native English -speaking international applicants planning to study in Germany are examined for the same during their respective interviews. If and only if, the interview panel decides that they need further proof of English Proficiency, they may demand the submission of TOEFL/IELTS/ PTE Scores.
The minimum score requirement for different tests is as follows
Test | Score |
---|---|
TOEFL-iBT | 95 |
IELTS | 7 |
PTE | 64 |
Note: ESMT accepts MyBest™ scores for TOEFL iBT®.
Visa Process for International Students
Students can now apply for a German student visa from their country's German Embassy.
International applicants can apply for a German National Visa for studying in the country for more than 3 months. They can apply for the same right after an application letter is issued. The process can take up to 6-8 weeks.
Aspirants will be required to submit the following documents while applying for a visa:
- Visa Application Form
- Passport
- 2 photocopies of the Passport
- Birth Certificate
- 3 Recent Photographs
- Proof of Financial Resources
- Proof of Admission
- Evidence of Earlier Education
- Health Insurance
- Certification of English Proficiency
Any questions regarding the Visa can be directed towards degrees@esmt.org.
ESMT Berlin Postgraduate Admissions
European School of Management and Technology offers four different management programs, master's degree courses, and one Ph.D. program. Students have the option of working while studying in case of the part-time program, including 80% online and 20% on-campus interaction. Some of the courses also require valid work experience.
Where to Apply:
- PG: ESMT Masters Portal
- Ph.D.: Ph.D. Portal
Application Fee: 50 Euro
Here are specific academic requirements for Part-time MBA and EMBA programs at ESMT Berlin:
Requirements | Part-Time MBA | EMBA |
---|---|---|
Application Fee | 50 EUR | 50 EUR |
Transcripts | Required | Required |
Essay | One Essay and one 3 minute video essay upload | Short Essay Questions |
Recommendations | 2 letters from supervisors/seniors | 2 letters from supervisors/seniors |
Work Experience | At least 3 years | At least 5 years with 3 years of managerial experience |
CV | Record of past professional work and academic achievements | A CV must be submitted pre-application for review |
Interview | An interview can be in person or via Skype | An interview can be in person or via Skype |
ESMT Berlin MIM Admissions
The Masters in Management Program (MIM) is #1 in Germany. It combines internships and a social impact project along with an applied curriculum designed by ESMT Berlin. The details for MIM admissions for 2022 are discussed below:
Application Process:
- Application Form completion
- The first screening of applications for eligibility and documentation
- Interview with shortlisted applicants
- The decision of the Admission and Scholarship committee
- Enrollment of selected students
MIM Admission Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- For the Quantitative Business track:
- Proof of strong quantitative abilities, preferably with a STEM degree or similar subject.
- GMAT score- average score 640 or equivalent GRE score
- For Innovative Management:
- A+ score in academic degree
- GMAT/GRE is optional
- Up to 18 months of postgraduate work experience (excluding internships)
- TOEFL-iBT: 95/PTE: 64/IELTS Score: 7.0
- Application Fee 50 EUR
- One recommendation letter
- Short Essays
MIM Admission Deadlines 2022
Application Round | Deadline |
---|---|
Round 1: Early Decision | Mar 31 |
Round 2 | Jun 1 |
Round 3: Final Round | Aug 15 |
Applications submitted after the deadline will still be considered. However, provide only minimum visa support for applicants from Non-EU countries.
ESMT Berlin MBA Admissions
MBA admissions at ESMT Berlin are straightforward and the same for domestic as well as international students. The details of MBA admission requirements and selection criteria are discussed below:
MBA Admission Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of consecutive PG & professional experience
- Undergraduate degree
- GMAT score (recommended score of 640)/equivalent GRE score
- TOEFL-iBT score of 95 or IELTS score of 7.0
How to Apply for ESMT Berlin MBA Program?
The step-by-step application process for the MBA program is mentioned below:
- Complete the Online Application form and submit the documents:
- Updated CV with 3 years of PG professional experience
- 1 Professional LOR
- Academic Transcripts
- Valid GMAT or GRE Score
- Answer essay questions (250 words)
- Describe your specific career aspirations and your reason for pursuing an MBA at ESMT Berlin.
- The values of ESMT Berlin are community, curiosity, courage, and rigor: which of these values resonates most with you and why?
- You can invite one guest for dinner, be they living, dead, fictional, or other. Who would you invite and why?
- Optional: Is there any other information, not covered in the application, that you would like us to know about you?
- Pay the application fee of 50 EUR and submit the form
Post submission of your application, the institution screens the applications for the eligibility criteria and shortlists applications based on that. The process after that is:
- Interview session via Zoom
- Admission decisions and scholarship decisions are made.
- Decision notifications are emailed to the candidates
- Shortlisted Candidates accept their position in the MBA program and pay the non-refundable fee of 4,000 EUR.
MBA Admission Deadlines 2022
Rounds | Deadline | Interview Date | Decision Notification |
---|---|---|---|
Round 1 | Feb 16 | Feb 24-Mar 13 | Mar 16 |
Round 2 | Mar 30 | Apr 7-Apr 14 | May 2 |
Round 3 | May 18 | May 30-Jun 3 | Jun 20 |
Round 4 | Jun 29 | Jul 7- Jul 14 | Jul 27 |
Round 5 | Aug 17 | Aug 25-Sept 1 | Sept 14 |
Round 6 | Sept 21 | Sept 29-Oct 7 | Oct 24 |
Round 7 | Nov 16 | Nov 22-28 | Dec 9 |
MBA Selection Criteria
- An international outlook as well as intercultural competence
- Analytical ability, Quantitative + Qualitative
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Approach to business
- Willingness to learn in a collegial environment
The processing of applications usually takes 4 weeks depending upon the type of application process the student has applied through. Students are recommended to submit all required documents and transcripts online. Students are usually informed about the status of their admission through email and on the given notification deadline.
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5 Reviews Found
Likes
- The campus is beautiful. The location is right in the heart of Berlin.
- Internship module: I had a chance to work with large well known corporates right along with my studies which gave me an edge while applying for full time jobs.
- Diverse class: The class was quite diverse in terms of nationality (atleast 20+ different nationalities)
Dislikes
- The admin departments (Program office, exam office etc.) are very slow to respond and also miss out on key information
- Length of the program: I felt like this program could have been wrapped up in 1-1.5 years instead of 2 years.
- Career services: They were not super helpful, the internships and jobs I got were through my personal hardwork and skills.
Scholarship
- Yes, I received the net impact scholarship which was 5000 euros. The criterion is to just write a well-crafted essay.
- I received 5000 euros for this scholarship
- There is no financial aid; however, 10% of my batchmates received scholarships with an average amount of 2000 euros
- As I mentioned, 10% of my batchmates received scholarships, which is about 15 - 20 students
Likes
- Diversity and inclusivity, internationalization, curriculum
- Social impact project with exposure to multiple countries, University clubs and activities
- Good exchange programs with top notch other universities such as SMU and IE Spain
Dislikes
- Hectic first semester curriculum, too many group activities,
- limited focus on practical software skill improvement such as excel, more industry focus would help, limited campus space
- limited batches- more batches could help in further improved networking
Scholarship
- You can get reduced fees through early bird scholarship and merit based scholarships. I got 3000 euros scholarship based on my profile. Some of my batchmates also received scholarships. My rough estimate would be around 25- 30% students receive scholarships. Typical award would range from 1500-2000 euros, depending on the profile and uniqueness of the candidate.

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Likes
- Course content: the courses are very tailored to ESMT and case based rather than just theory
- Professors: the professors are very engaged and knowledgeable. They take a personal interest in your learning journey
- Campus and facilities: the campus is beautiful because it’s a heritage building and is protected. It also has lovely study rooms that are private and can be booked
Dislikes
- No job support; they do not support in placement. No companies come to campus.
- Restaurant: The food is actually not great so I don’t love the cafeteria
- Overpriced: to some extent I do think it’s not great value for money. You can get the same/similar content for less money in other colleges
Scholarship
- I received an Outstanding Student Leadership Scholarship. Number of scholarships available: two.
- Value: up to €8,000 ( I received around 5000)
- Eligibility was candidates displaying outstanding student leadership experiences during their bachelor’s study, specifically with regards to taking leadership initiatives in student clubs, student government, volunteer projects, international conferences, and during bachelor’s internships.
- Requirements: Candidates should complete the scholarship essay as part of their ESMT online application explaining how they qualify for this scholarship.
- My batchmates also received other scholarships, like women in leadership, etc. on average, the amount is around 1k-3k euros


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Likes
- Top business school in the largest European economy. The school has good ties with the industry and located in one of the Europe's booming tech hub of Berlin
- Best price to performance ratio and personalized care by the career services. Also, the frequent alumni connect helps you to network and grow your career. This continues even after graduation.
Dislikes
- The charm for B-Schools in Germany low in Germany, unlike other European countries. Hence, the school is relatively unknown outside the german corporate world
Overview
My time studying Masters in Management at ESMT, with a focus on Business Analytics, was great. The course was really interesting, taught me a lot about data and how it applies to business. One of the best parts was how ESMT helps you connect with industry and the alumni. This has helped me to learn a lot and advance in my career.
Scholarship
I got a scholarship but it's automatic. Based on your profile the university gives some scholarship on the fees.
Likes
- ESMT Berlin is a very reputed university in Germany often in the top 10 rankings. Most of the graduates find jobs within 3 months of graduation. The curriculum is also carefully designed depending on industry requirements since all the founders of the university are Large German corporations.
- The campus and diversity of student really adds to the experience. The quality of education is really good as compared to Indian universities. There is also lot of options for extracurricular activities during the program which also adds to the non academic experience.
Dislikes
- The course was designed for general management focus and there was no focus on advanced topics such as Machine learning, analytics etc. However, now they have changed the course and there is now a dedicated Masters in AI and Machine Learning which is a good improvement.
Overview
Overall it was a very good experience, the diversity at the university was also very good with around 37 nationalities represented. The courses were also fun and engaging. Post graduation career support is also a huge plus point.
Scholarship
Yes, the early bird scholarship. The only criteria was to apply early to the program. I think this has been removed now.
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