- GRE – ESMT Designated Institution (DI) code: 7768
- GMAT - ESMT Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship code: H4D-SJ-36
- TOEFL - ESMT institution code: 8707

Admissions
Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Apply for your place
ESMT Berlin warmly welcomes applications from students of all nationalities to the Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. We are an international business school that thrives on international exchange and discourse.
For the MIE we are looking for students who identify with or aspire to be any of the following"
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(Corporate) innovators:
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Entrepreneurs:
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Venture Capitalist:
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Innovation consultants/venture architects:
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Technology enthusiasts:
Admission requirements
The application process is designed to help us find those individuals who are a good fit for the program’s focus on practical learning and experimentation. When evaluating applications, we are looking for the following qualities:
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Creative thinking
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Willing to take risks and learn from mistakes
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Keen sense for identifying and acting on opportunities
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Willingness to collaborate and effectively communicate
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Natural leader
What do I need to apply?
To apply candidates need to have:
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A previous degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's) with excellent grades. If you are a final-year undergraduate students awaiting completion of your degree, your application will also be considered.
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No more than 24 months of postgraduate work experience (excl. internships).
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English language proficiency test scores (if applicable)*
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Evidence of strong quantitative skills.**
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Completed application - including answers to essay questions, one reference and €50 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. 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.
** Above-average and well-balanced GMAT or GRE scores are typical, but not obligatory, if you can provide alternative evidence of outstanding quantitative skills.
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
Additional information
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Admission test codes
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Student visa details
We have extended our deadline for international students who require a visa to enter Germany.
Please, note that issuing a German student visa might take up to 6 months. Though the process is often quicker, we advise all admitted students to reach the embassies in their countries as early as possible.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER JUNE 1 WILL STILL BE CONSIDERED. However, ESMT can only provide minimal visa support for applicants from non-EU countries submitted after June 1.
More visa information could be found here.
As a general rule, all non-EU/non-EEA nationals staying in Germany for more than 90 days for work or study purposes need a visa before entering the country.
Applicants from Australia, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, EU and EEA countries, Honduras, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States, DO NOT need visas to enter Germany as a student. As these regulations can change dynamically and without notice, we recommend consulting with ESMT representatives or your nearest German Embassy/Consulate.
Additional information for graduates from Chinese or Indian universities:
If you are a graduate of a Chinese or Indian university, there are some additional steps you need to take in order to study at a German university. This process can take up to 6 months to complete. Please visit the appropriate APS website: China (Chinese; Deutsch) India, for further information.