International School of Management
Dortmund, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1990
Overview
The International School of Management (ISM) is a state-recognized, non-profit private University of Applied Sciences in Germany with over 35 years of experience in business education. With seven campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin, as well as a fully online distance learning program, ISM welcomes students from over 84 nationalities. ISM is the first private German University of Applied Sciences to receive AACSB international accreditation and also holds FIBAA and German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat) recognition.
ISM offers a wide range of Bachelor, Master and MBA programs, primarily in English, covering International Management, Finance, Data Science, Logistics, Marketing, Psychology, Luxury & Fashion Management and more. Education is practice-oriented, with small study groups, integrated internships, a mandatory semester abroad, and projects with real companies. More than 60% of ISM students begin their careers before graduation. ISM has a network of approximately 190 partner universities worldwide and an active alumni and corporate network.
Fields of study
- International Management
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Data Science
- Business Analytics
- Marketing
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Psychology & Management
- Luxury & Fashion Management
- Sports Management
- Real Estate Management
- Hotel Management
- Sustainability Management
- Taxation
Accreditation: AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat), ZFU, Council of Science and Humanities
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027, Rolling (distance learning)
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
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 $12,895 / year
Domestic students
€5,970 – €28,800 / semester
On-campus Bachelor: 5,970 EUR/semester; on-campus Master: 6,480 EUR/semester; distance learning Bachelor (full-time, 6 sem): 14,640 EUR total; distance learning Master (full-time, 4 sem): 13,170 EUR total; MBA full-time: ~27,300 EUR; MBA part-time: ~28,800 EUR (2025 figures). Enrollment fees apply separately.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.