Alumni benefits

So much to discover and explore

At ESMT Berlin, we are eager to provide our alumni with lifelong learning, networking, career advancement, and more. Access a global community sharing expertise and professional assistance to help guide passion into the pursuit of purpose. Fuel your curiosity with access to programs, resources, and education opportunities that will guide you on your personal and professional journeys. Tap into the collective experience of over 10.000 diverse peers to help grow your team, or business and unlock your own potential. Contribute with courage towards unique societal and environmental programs helping to create a better tomorrow.

Below you'll find more information on how you can work to advance yourself as well as the life of others at ESMT.

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

Annual Alumni Meeting 2025

This year's Annual Alumni Meeting will take place on 20-21 June 2025.

More info here!

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

The ESMT MentorMap

ESMT believes in establishing a community, one that fosters our four pillars – Connect, Learn, Grow and Impact.

The ESMT MentorMap offers a unique opportunity to connect mentees with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and insights into their career paths and professional development.

Our goal is to foster personal and professional growth and development for our mentees by providing guidance, sharing relevant experiences, and offering valuable insights. This program is open not only to our current students but also to alumni who seek guidance from more experienced professionals, our faculty and staff.

How can I join the ESMT MentorMap?

The first edition of this program was launched in November 2024 and is currently running until April 2025. Next round of the program will be launched in September 2025.

Why is this program valuable?

With ESMT MentorMap you can:

Realize and achieve your (career) goals
Learn and enhance the skills needed to fill the gaps
Navigate challenges effectively
Build connections
Find a trusted ally
Get constructive feedback

Who can be a Mentor?

ESMT’s newest graduates, seasoned alumni, faculty and staff alike can serve as mentors, having effectively and successfully navigated the challenges of their professional lives, and now being able to offer valuable guidance to others.

Remember: there’s no such thing as being “too young” to be a mentor; each of us has unique insights to offer. This is also a valuable way to develop your people management skills, preparing you for greater roles and deeper connections in your career. 

Who can be a Mentee?

Anyone can be a mentee. Current students, alumni and staff seeking guidance from an experienced professional with similar interests, skills, and career paths can become mentees.

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.

Your lifelong learning journey

As an exclusive alumni benefit, you can save up to 25% on any executive education program offered at ESMT.

Focus on personal development and increasing your company's success with flexible self-paced online and on-campus program options. Enjoy the benefit of applying learnings within the workplace and achieve immediate, real-world outcomes.

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.