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ESMT Berlin

Empowering you to create a better tomorrow
Study at ESMT

ESMT Berlin is Germany's #1 business school. We are making an impact by empowering a global community of students, alumni, and executives to create a better tomorrow. 

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Degree programs

Take your career to the next level with Germany's #1 business school. Choose from our degree programs: 

ESMT Berlin is ranked as the #1 business school in Germany and #8 in Europe by the Financial Times.

Executive education

Develop yourself and your organization with our executive education programs, which focus on your personal development and increasing your company's success. Choose from our:  

Our programs rank 10th in the worldwide Financial Times Ranking 2022.

Transforming the future

Digital society

The Digital Society Institute bridges technology and society and places security at the nexus between social, legal, and economic needs. It works towards creating a successful and responsible digital future for Germany and Europe.

Entrepreneurship

Our entrepreneurship hub Vali Berlin empowers entrepreneurs to create a better tomorrow and fosters responsible entrepreneurship for economic, environmental, and social value creation.

Innovation

The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) focuses on the deep tech value chain and aims to change the way deep tech is coming to life by sustainably instilling entrepreneurial thinking and acting in the scientific sphere and beyond.

Sustainability

Sustainability and social impact play a fundamental role in research, teaching, outreach, and action at ESMT. The FUTURE Institute for Sustainable Transformation creates and shares knowledge to transform organizations, industries, and value chains towards sustainability. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important components at the forefront of sustainable transformation at ESMT.   

Why study in Berlin?
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Diversity
Germany's capital is home to a vibrant cultural scene and diverse international community.
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Startup capital
Berlin is one of Europe's top startup capitals, with more than 30 unicorns based in here.
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Future-oriented
Within Germany, Berlin is home to the most companies focused on future markets.
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Student experience

"The master’s program has been the biggest personal development curve I have ever experienced. We all got to meet so many new people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, stories, and cultures. It has been the most enriching journey I have ever been on".

Gianna di Lorenzo, Masters student
Master programs
Alumni voice

"ESMT is more than a business school because it manages to take every individual and build on what they've achieved so far in their career to take the next step. I think it's this individual approach that I've benefited from, and which makes ESMT unique".

Samira Barakat, Vice President, Vattenfall, EMBA alumna
MBA programs
Samira Barakat at the Audimax at ESMT Berlin
Latest news

"Mumbai girl embraces Berlin, gives interesting reasons, tips to study in Germany"

May 27, 2023 | Free Press Journal
Ramsha Mistry, a Master in Management student at ESMT Berlin, shares her experience studying in Germany and gives advice to prospective students.

"Regierungsbeirat rät von Subventionswettlauf mit den USA ab"

May 26, 2023 | manager magazin
Jörg Rocholl, President of ESMT Berlin, along with other experts, cautions against engaging in a subsidy race with the USA due to the controversial US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and recommends focusing on streamlining planning and approval procedures, improving infrastructure, and reducing tax and regulatory burdens in Europe instead.

ESMT Berlin: Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung supports Industry Immersion Program in Africa with €60,000

May 26, 2023 | ESMT Press
The Dr. Jost Henkel Stiftung supports students of the Industry Immersion Program (IIP) with a total of €60,000 to enable them to participate in local industry internships and thus gain important experience for their future careers.
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