ESMT Berlin | Alumni Benefits | Lifelong Learning

Your lifelong alumni journey

At ESMT Berlin, being an alum is a lifelong journey - one rooted in shared purpose, mutual support, and the constant exchange of value. Through our four pillars - Connect, Grow, Learn, Impact - you join a global community that inspires you to broaden your horizons, challenge your thinking, and uplift others along the way.

With more than 10,000 diverse peers, you become part of a collective force that sparks opportunity, fuels curiosity, and drives meaningful change. Below, discover how this lifelong alumni journey empowers you to shape your path while enriching the lives of others through the ESMT experience.

Alumni club

Alumni clubs are alumni groups based on special shared interest in a specific topic, industry, or sector. To join an existing club or start a new one, please log into your account on ESMT Community.

Join a club of interest

Alumni chapters

Alumni chapters refer to regional segments of the alumni network, which provide a platform for alumni in the same city or region to meet and connect. To join your local chapter, please log into your account on ESMT Community.

Join your local chapter

Alumni Council

The Alumni Council supports the development of the alumni network and, together with the alumni relations office, serves as a bridge between the ESMT alumni and the school’s management. If you'd like to know more or become a part of Alumni Council, please contact us.

Get in touch

Recruit top talent

Positively impact your organization’s culture and success while saving valuable time and resources. Recruit top talent from ESMT’s diverse, highly capable, and pre-screened candidate network.

Expand your network

ESMT Community provides an exclusive online platform to expand your professional network, connect with fellow graduates, promote or find career opportunities, and stay up to date with current ESMT news and events.

Become part of the community

Assure career success

Get on the fast track to career success with ESMT's Career Development Center, who will provide you with expert guidance to build your personal brand, connect you with top companies and recruiters, and boost your employability.

Get an appointment

Alumni Advanced Learning

Alumni of ESMT Berlin can take advantage of additional opportunities to continue investing in your personal and professional development. With Alumni Advanced Learning, you can enroll in any single course offered via our Global Online MBA program and supplement your degree with specialized skills and knowledge.

Choose a course

Customize your learning

Experience the difference that Germany’s #1 business school can make for your team and organization with customized learning and development opportunities. Gain priority access to a dedicated program team focused on meeting your needs and goals.

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Share your knowledge

Take part in on-campus and virtual knowledge-sharing opportunities including the ESMT Open Lectures, Today’s Global Leader, and other events. Learn from recognized leaders in their fields or contribute by sharing lessons and insights from your own experiences and return as a guest speaker or lecturer.

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Alumni Network Scholarship

Make a difference in the lives of exceptional individuals working to advance society by contributing to the Alumni Network Scholarship — our unique social impact scholarship program

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Responsible Leaders Fellowship

Get a once in a lifetime opportunity to volunteer for up to six months to drive positive social change in communities around the world and invest in your own understanding of responsible leadership as part of this initiative.

Contact International Office

Social Impact Project

Contribute towards a worthy social cause via our Social Impact Project by facilitating either a project partnership between your organization and ESMT or making an individual contribution to support students.

Contact International Office

Become a Legacy Maker: shape the future of your alma mater

In the heart of Europe, where history meets innovation, ESMT Berlin is transforming the iconic former Screening Room into two state-of-the-art auditoria.

We invite you to be a part of this transformation. You have a unique chance to name a seat and immortalize your connection to ESMT.

With a contribution of €1,000, your name plaque will be prominently displayed, ensuring that your support is recognized for the lifetime of the seat.

If you have any questions please visit the Legacy Makers webpage, or contact Ms. Alessandra Angeloni at alessandra.angeloni@esmt.org.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, your donation is tax-deductible under German law, and you will be issued with a tax-deductible receipt. If you are not located in Germany, your donation may still be tax-deductible. We recommend you check with a local tax professional for further details.

How is my data protected?

Compliance with data protection is a high priority at ESMT. For more detailed information regarding data protection and data security for online donations, please refer to this document for more information.