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ESMT Berlin Rankings

Among the world’s best

ESMT Berlin in business school rankings

ESMT is one of only two business schools in Germany to appear in every international ranking among the top business school rankings, reflecting impressive career placement of graduates and high satisfaction among current and former students. You can investigate ESMT's ranking placement below.

ESMT Berlin in Business School Rankings

The Financial Times

#1 in Germany, #8 in Europe

ESMT Berlin placed #1 in Germany and #8 in Europe in the 2022 Financial Times European Business School Ranking

Bloomberg Businessweek

#12 in Europe

ESMT Berlin placed 12th in the Bloomberg Businessweek European Business School Ranking 2021-22

Forbes: The Best Business Schools

#10

ESMT Berlin placed 10th among non-US business schools and 17th globally in the Best Business Schools 2019 ranking by Forbes.

The Ranking compares schools’ full-time MBA programs based on their return on investment (ROI). With an average five-year MBA gain of $81,600, ESMT ranks above renowned American business schools such as Columbia, MIT Sloan, and Cornell Johnson. It is one of only two schools based in Germany in the ranking.


 

Discover ESMT Berlin MBA programs

Global Online MBA

MAKE BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS

Duration: 24 - 60 months (flexible)

Study method: 100% online

Location: Online (The Hub)

Start date: May or September

Tuition: € 28,000

Focus: General management combined with technology, innovation and global electives

 

 

Part-time MBA

INNOVATE YOUR CAREER


Duration: 24 months, part-time

Study method: 42 days on-campus (12 residencies and 2 residential weeks), online

Location: Berlin

Start date: September

Tuition: € 39,500

Focus: Business innovation, leadership, and general management

Full-time MBA

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER


Duration: 15 months; full-time

Study method: face-to-face

Location: Berlin

Start date: January

Tuition: € 49,500

Focus: General management plus specializations in managerial analytics, or innovation and entrepreneurship

Executive MBA

ADVANCE TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Duration: 18 months

Study method: On-campus over 10 modules (lasting six days each)

Location: 6 modules in Berlin + 4 international modules

Start date: October

Tuition: € 64,800

Focus: Leadership, innovation, and general management

Discover ESMT Berlin master programs

Global Management

LEAD IN THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin + required global internship and social impact projects and optional exchange semester or double degree

Start date: September

Tuition: € 34,000

Focus: Managing global corporations in a changing world
 

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

START AND DISRUPT BUSINESS FOR GOOD

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin and optional exchange semester for the students who choose the Innovation track 

Start date: September

Tuition: € 34,000

Focus: Transform or build the business of tomorrow

Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

APPLY DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO FUTURE CHALLENGES

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin + required global internship and optional exchange semester

Start date: September

Tuition: € 34,000

Focus: Leading business transformation through the use of state-of-the-art data and automation
 

What's your path?

The three master's degree courses (MSc) at ESMT Berlin are all designed to offer you the ultimate combination of specializations, educational rigor, and entrepreneurial expertise. Choose the program that best fits your interests and desired career trajectory. Each program will help you refine your skills and develop the foundation to make your mark in a corporate or startup business.



 

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