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Founded by top firms, ESMT Berlin delivers a leadership-focused MBA integrating innovation, sustainability, and global business insights.
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Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025
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Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings 2024
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QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
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QS International Trade Ranking - Executive MBA 2025
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MBA Articles
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MBA Success stories
A Successful Mid-Career Pivot with ESMT Berlin’s Full-Time MBA
A former media professional, Polish-Canadian Maggie Tulecka was keen on a mid-career pivot. She wanted to pursue an MBA that could prepare her for complex business challenges. With its diverse student body, expert faculty, and innovative curriculum, ESMT Berlin’s full-time MBA was the perfect choice.
September 03, 2025
4 min
MBA Success stories
Confidence, Global Growth, and New Career Wins with an MBA
Learn how Hillary Batchelder’s Full-time MBA at ESMT Berlin helped her make a career pivot from media tech to landing a job at Microsoft Germany, and later at Transparity. Discover how this program helped her build confidence, gain global experience, and secure career opportunities at leading companies.
March 21, 2025
6 min
MBA Jobs
From Chemicals to Consulting via an ESMT Berlin MBA
Eugenio de la Garza Revilla's journey from chemical engineering to a Senior Consultant at Ramboll Management Consulting exemplifies the power of an ESMT Berlin MBA. Discover how the program's focus on finance and data analytics, along with the vibrant Berlin business scene, shaped his successful career path.
February 12, 2025
4 min
MBA Study destinations
Experience an Abundance of Cross-Cultural Exposure at ESMT Berlin
Cross-cultural exposure at ESMT Berlin offers a unique blend of global perspectives, equipping students like Maria Alejandra Londoño with the tools to navigate an interconnected world.
October 25, 2023
4 min
MBA Specializations
Tips for aspiring global leaders to make the most of ESMT Berlin’s MBA
Embracing the MBA experience holistically rather than merely fulfilling degree requirements is what distinguishes Sitong He, a Chinese Full-time MBA student at ESMT Berlin. She shares how maximizing the opportunities in an MBA program can significantly enhance one’s journey as a global leader.
August 18, 2023
3 min
MBA Specializations
This ESMT Berlin fellowship transforms aspiring leaders into responsible champions
In today’s business world, responsible leadership is becoming increasingly important. One way to develop the skills and mindset needed for responsible leadership is through extracurricular projects. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of responsible leadership, the fellowship program, and how it can impact your career.
May 01, 2023
4 min
MBA Rankings
Why you won’t see ESMT Berlin in the FT Global MBA Rankings until 2025
In an interview with Rebecca Loades of ESMT Berlin, we explore why the full-time MBA program doesn’t appear in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2023, and why it also won’t appear in 2024. Rebecca also shares important updates from the ESMT Berlin MBA and what we can expect from the school going forward.
April 21, 2023
3 min
MBA Success stories
Navigating change with an executive MBA
Donata Koren is a finance professional passionate about lifelong learning. This article explores her journey through the ESMT Executive MBA program and how it has impacted her career.
February 08, 2023
4 min
MBA Jobs
The ESMT Berlin MBA: Supporting innovation and female entrepreneurs
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “women in tech”? You might think of gender imbalances and the difficulties of breaking into the industry. Not Marie Kober. She used the ESMT Full-time MBA as a springboard to make her mark in tech with her own company, SENVO.
January 27, 2023
7 min
MBA Industry trends
Powering businesses with gender parity
If we want to achieve gender equality, efforts need to go beyond improving the “statistics.” While there is still much room for progress, ESMT Berlin has played a very significant role not only in achieving gender parity but, through the Equal4Europe program, they have also been successful in advancing women’s access to basic rights of safety and privacy, and enabling positive change in women’s lived realities.
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School
ESMT Berlin, located in Germany, is a leading international business school renowned for its excellence in management education. It offers a range of programs, including an MBA, executive education, and customized corporate programs. ESMT's curriculum emphasizes innovation, leadership, and sustainability, preparing students to tackle complex business challenges. With a diverse student body and a faculty of distinguished experts, ESMT Berlin provides a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking and global perspectives, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge for successful careers in the business world.
Location
Located in the city center, ESMT Berlin’s Schlossplatz campus offers students an exciting experience in one of the most unique cities in the world. With a high standard of living, well-connected public transportation, and plenty of cultural and entertainment events, Berlin is also considerably cheaper than most other capital cities. It is no wonder that Berlin is home to a large number of international students.
The job market in Berlin is also attractive for students, with the city housing companies like Bayer, Zalando and KPMG. Berlin is also the startup capital of Germany, must-watch, fast-growing companies in Berlin include TIER Mobility, HelloFresh, GetYourGuide and mobile bank N26.
Accreditations
ESMT Berlin is one of only four business schools in Germany to hold the “triple-crown” accreditation. ESMT Berlin is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
It is also accredited by the Foundation for International Business Accreditation Administration (FIBAA).
Programs
ESMT Berlin offers a range of programs, including the Full-time MBA (15 months), Executive MBA (18 months), Part-time MBA (24 months), and Global Online MBA (flexible 24–60 months). Each program emphasizes leadership, innovation, and global perspectives while catering to different career stages. With options spanning in-person, blended, and online formats, students benefit from academic excellence, international exposure, and strong corporate ties, equipping them to lead in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Scholarships
ESMT Berlin offers a range of scholarships to support students, such as:
International Leaders' Scholarship: Up to €25,920 for self-funded Executive MBA applicants with outstanding profiles.
Bundeswehr and Former Military Scholarship: €15,000 for former German Bundeswehr officers applying to the Full-time MBA program.
Refugee Scholarship: 50% tuition reduction (€20,000) for three refugees enrolling in the Part-time MBA program.
Fun fact
ESMT Berlin has its own podcast! Titled Campus 10178, the podcast is Germany’s #1 podcast on business research and practice. Each episode brings experts to discuss popular topics around leadership, innovation, and analytics.
Past guests include Dr. Olumide Abimbola (African Policy Research Institute), Solape Akinpelu (HerVest), Marc Goodman (Future Crimes Institute), and Deborah Choi (Bosque).