Overview

ESMT Berlin, the European School of Management and Technology, is a prestigious business school known for its focus on innovation, technology, and management. With a commitment to cultivating future leaders, ESMT offers a range of MBA programs designed to prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape.

ESMT Berlin was established by 25 leading German corporations and institutions in 2002. It is the highest-ranked business school in Germany and occupies the top-10 position among the business schools in Germany. The institute offers a full-time MBA, an executive MBA, a part-time blended MBA, an executive MBA/MPA, and a master’s in management.

ESMT Berlin has three prioritized areas: leadership, innovation and analytics. It has a main campus in berlin on Schloss Platz, a satellite campus in Berlin-Schöneberg, and a branch office in Shanghai. It is a state-accredited, private business school. ESMT is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

To support talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, ESMT provides various scholarship opportunities that help alleviate financial burdens while promoting a diverse and inclusive learning environment. 

Who Can Apply?

ESMT Berlin offers several different MBA scholarships designed for outstanding applicants.

These scholarships target various groups, including women in business, LGBTQ+ individuals, applicants from specific regions, those with excellent academic and professional profiles, and more.

Application Procedure

• complete the application

Requirements:

• Academic and professional background with CV.
• One essay
• An uploaded video of 3-min on the essay.
• Two recommendations
• Copies of university transcript.
• English proficiency test scores.
• An interview (in person or per video call)
• GMAT or GRE.
• Average GMAT score is 640 and the GMAT code is H4D-SJ-86

What Financial Support is Available?

The scholarship award varies depending on the program. Scholarships can cover tuition fees, ranging from €1,000 to €24,750. For some scholarships, recipients get financial support to participate in ESMT’s summer entrepreneurship program among other benefits.

Other Details

Applications for the 2025 - 2026 intake open on January 1 2024.

You have seven opportunities to apply for the full-time MBA and the deadlines are below, submit your application in rounds 1 - 3 and you can take advantage of an early application scholarship.

For round 6, only applicants who do not require a visa to enter Germany as a student will be considered.​​​​​​