Admissions

To apply, candidates need to have:

• A previous degree (at least Bachelor's equivalent) with excellent grades. If you are finishing your undergraduate studies within the next year, your application will also be considered.
• Ideally, applicants to the  MAAI program will have between 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience. Applicants with up to five years of post-graduate work experience will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis, following assessment and alignment of their academic and professional goals to the respective program.
• English language proficiency test scores (if applicable)*
• Evidence of strong quantitative skills.**
• Completed application - including essays, one reference and €75 application fee.

*ESMT expects a score of 100 points in the TOEFL, 7.0 in the IELTS or 850 in the TOEIC. The ESMT TOEFL institution code is 8707. Your English language skills are also tested and assessed in the selection interview. You will receive a waiver for the English proficiency test if English is your native language or if you have completed a university degree completely taught in English.

** GMAT or GRE scores are not obligatory if candidates can provide alternative evidence of outstanding quantitative skills and/or scientific training within their Bachelor’s studies through competitive grades. As a guideline, GMAT scores below 600 (GMAT Focus below 555), or GRE scores below 304 are not competitive.” Please note that depending on the educational background, as well as the grades, the review of the scores can focus more on the quantitative section of respective test.

During the interview process at ESMT, applicants are assessed on their analytical and problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, and English language proficiency. Interviews are conducted in English by trained staff or alumni, using the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to ensure candidates meet the B2 level or higher.

Evidence of scientific training can be proven from one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree specialization in:

• engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental, or other engineering application)
• natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, or other natural science)
• mathematics and statistics, or
• other quantitative science economics, where the majority of courses and research was theoretical and quantitative in nature rather than applied.

Applications for the 2025 intake are now open. Submit your application here.

Applications to ESMT Master programs are reviewed on a rolling, first-come basis. The Admissions Committee meets and publishes admissions decisions on average within two to four weeks.

Application deadlines

• Round 1: Early Application

Deadline: March 31

Submit your application anytime before March 31 to be considered for Early Application. If you complete your application to the master program by this deadline, you will be automatically considered for €3,000 early bird discount on your master tuition fees. You will receive an admission decision within two to four weeks. Seats fill up fast, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to secure your spot.

• Round 2: Student visa applicants

Deadline: June 1 (Applications after this date will still be considered)

Due to long visa processing times, citizens of countries that require a student visa to study in Germany are strongly advised to apply by this deadline.

• Round 3: Soft-deadline for applications

Deadline: July 31*

*Applications after this date will still be considered. The final deadline should serve as a guide for your application planning. We will still accept applications that are submitted after this date but would recommend that you apply as soon as possible to secure your place before the class gets filled.