As an ESMT Berlin master's or MBA student, you get access to our beautiful campus in central Berlin. Whether you are here for full-time study, a part-time residency, or for Berlin Experience Week, learn more about how you can make our campus your home in Germany.
ESMT Berlin: history and the future
Not every business school is housed in a building once visited by both Fidel Castro and Barack Obama, but such is the case at ESMT Berlin, where the campus has had many lives.
Built in 1964, the building was originally the office of the State Council of the former German Democratic Republic. The socialist history of the space can still be seen in the art and architecture that grace the campus – part of the reason it has been granted protected monument status since 1993.
From 1999 to 2001 the building served as the Federal Chancellery of a united Germany under the former German Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.
And, since 2006, ESMT Berlin has transformed this historic landmark into an international business school; preserving the history while helping create the globally minded leaders of the future.
Shaping tomorrow's business leaders
Today, ESMT is a triple-accredited business school, home to MBA and master's students, Executive Education participants, and world-leading faculty. The shared aim? To help the leaders of tomorrow prepare for the future of business, no matter what career stage they are currently at.
Built for you in Berlin
While ESMT's degree programs and lifelong learning options are world class, not every part of campus life is about academics. Whether you are moving to Berlin for full-time study, or just visiting for a week or two, we want our students to feel like they can come home to ESMT.
We are committed to making ESMT Berlin a campus that celebrates diversity, embraces sustainability, and supports students every step of the way.
Our dedicated Student Services Office is on hand to support your whole ESMT journey, from the moment you accept your offer, until your graduation day.
Finding your campus community at ESMT
We also have several campus activities, organizations, facilities, and networking events designed to help our students find their community in Berlin and thrive – both professionally and personally.
Extracurricular activities on campus
At ESMT, you can be part of several extracurricular activities that can help you connect with the wider school community including students from across our degree programs, staff, and even faculty.
You can express yourself creatively and find company with our Connected Choir. You can challenge yourself and build cohort bonds during the ESMT Olympics. And you can relax with your classmates and meet students from different programs at the student-run community event Bergfest.
Whatever your preference, our extracurriculars are great places to find belonging in Berlin and at ESMT.
Student clubs & initiatives
At ESMT Berlin, we have a range of student clubs and initiatives that can help you express yourself, find a network of like-minded people, and enhance your personal and professional skills.
From clubs that celebrate diversity and make a difference, to clubs that connect you to sports or culture, to clubs that help you explore career skills like consulting, investing, or tech, we have something for everyone at ESMT.
Run by students, for students, our clubs and initiatives are also a a great place to cement the friendships that will last long after graduation.
Campus networking & events
Want to grow your network while building career skills? Our range of networking events on the ESMT campus are the perfect place to start.
During your time at ESMT, you have the opportunity to take part in a range of different events. These include globally significant summits like the Berlin Global Dialogue, chances to speak with leading CEOs during Today's Global Leader panels, and dedicated career events and fairs designed to connect you directly with recruiters at some of Berlin's hottest companies.
There are also may major student-organized events that bring business leaders, influential thinkers, and policy makers to campus – including Generations Talk and TEDxESMT Berlin (our very own TEDx event).
Facilities on campus
As well as organized clubs, events, and extracurriculars on campus, your years at ESMT will also include time to relax and meet people in a more informal setting.
Our campus has a beautiful, spacious garden where you can bond over table tennis, play football, or simply relax. We also have our own restaurant and café: perfect for grabbing a bite together between classes. And we have an Information Center and library: ideal for studying and a great place to find resources, even when you are joining the ESMT campus remotely.
See the latest stories about campus life
From our ESMT blog and elsewhere, see the latest stories about life on the ESMT campus.
Experience the ESMT campus for yourself
Are you a prospective ESMT student visiting Berlin? We offer different ways to meet us and explore the campus on your schedule.
Open House: Join us in Berlin for a comprehensive overview of our degree programs, a campus tour, and a chance to meet current students and faculty. We run Open Houses throughout the year, giving you multiple opportunities to come and experience ESMT life.
Berlin Coffee Chat: Prefer the one-one-one approach? You can book a personalized Coffee Chat with one of our ESMT representatives right here on campus. Meet us to discuss your profile, decide what degree program suits you best – and see our cozy café.
Meet us on campus & get an application fee waiver
Join us on our historical campus for a one-on-one Coffee Chat or come to an ESMT Open House and receive a full waiver on your degree program application fee
Your life in Berlin
Our campus is the hub of life at ESMT. It is also your gateway to Berlin, to Germany, and to Europe.
We are based in Mitte, the central district of Berlin, just steps from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Museum Island. In fact, while you learn, you will be able to see some of Berlin's most significant buildings from the window of your lecture theater.
This puts you on the doorstep of one of Europe's most exciting cities: a startup capital, a place to find food, culture, nightlife, and more, and city where you can build your life in Germany.
