International options for ESMT students

Looking for an international student experience? ESMT offers Master and Full-time MBA students the opportunity to complement their studies with a term abroad. Your next adventure awaits!

Our exchange program is one of the key ways that students at ESMT Berlin can take advantage of the ample opportunities to experience international business at first hand.

We have established partnerships with many top-ranked business schools and organizations worldwide to offer an enhanced global study experience and prepare you for the international business landscape.

Exchange options for ESMT students

Students from all three Master programs (Master in Global Management, Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence) can choose from a wide range of destinations, i.e. from different locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The definite availability for each cohort depends on the curriculum and term times of the partner school.

For ESMT Full-time MBA students, exchange destinations are currently in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

For Master students

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For Full-time MBA students

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Application and Selection

It is never too early to start thinking about doing an exchange and how it fits into your study journey. Right at the start of your studies, we will introduce you to the international student experiences you can apply for, to set the stage and prepare you for this fantastic opportunity.

The exchange for Master students takes place during the second year of studies, either in Autumn or Spring, depending on the program studied at ESMT. Whereas the Full-time MBA students will go abroad during their elective period.

Further information on all destinations, timings, availability and compatibility is available to registered students via the Moodle learning platform.

There are limited spaces available at each partner school and in the exchange program over all. Interested students will go through an application and selection process, which looks at grades obtained, motivation and commitment for doing an exchange, amongst other things.

The International Office will guide you all the way!

Study abroad with Erasmus+

The International Office offers students the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ study abroad grant for an academic exchange to most of our partner universities within of the European Union. These grants are designed to cover some of the travelling and subsistence expenses incurred by the exchange. For more information regarding the funding rates and financial support opportunities for your exchange, please check the information available on the DAAD website. We have helped many students achieve their goals of studying abroad at one of our excellent partner universities, and we encourage you to do so as well. During the first few months of your studies at ESMT, the International Office will provide all the relevant information to those of you interested in applying. We are looking forward to your application!”

Internship abroad with Erasmus+

As an ESMT student, you will be taking part in many exciting projects and internships both in Berlin and abroad that are designed to help you acquire work experience. However, these can also present you with additional costs as it implies travelling and living abroad for extended periods of time. Luckily, all ESMT students have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ internship grant, which is designed to help students cover some of the costs of doing an internship abroad, within other countries of the European Union. You can find more information about funding rates on the DAAD website. At the start of every year, the International Office informs all interested students about the aspects of the Erasmus+ grant including application, funding, and documentation. We are looking forward to your application!”