ESMT Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #79
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,048
- International students
- 75%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 2002
Overview
ESMT Berlin is Germany's leading international business school, founded in 2002 by 25 global companies and institutions. Located at Schlossplatz in the heart of Berlin, ESMT offers triple-crown-accredited MBA, Master's (MSc), PhD, and executive education programs taught entirely in English. With 1,048 students representing 95 countries and over 200 employees, ESMT combines rigorous research with hands-on learning to develop responsible leaders.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Management
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Global Management
- Executive Education
Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- January 2027, March 2027, September 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info@esmt.org
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $33,480 / year
Domestic students
€31,000 – €66,000 / total
Full program tuition fees (2027 intakes): Global Online MBA €31,000; Master in Global Management €38,000; Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship €38,000; Master in Analytics & AI €38,000; Part-time MBA €42,000; Full-time MBA €50,000; Executive MBA €66,000. Fees paid in installments. Early application awards reduce tuition for early applicants.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive MBA (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | Master's | 18 months | €66,000 / total | Oct 31, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Full-time MBA (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 15 months | €50,000 / total | Oct 31, 2026 | January 2027 |
| Global Online MBA (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Master's | 2 years | €31,000 / total | Oct 31, 2026 | March 2027, October |
| Master in Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Oct 31, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Master in Global Management (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €38,000 / total | Oct 31, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | €38,000 / total | Oct 31, 2026 | September 2027 |
| Part-time MBA (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | Master's | 2 years | €42,000 / total | Oct 31, 2026 | September 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.