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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
