Colleges in Germany

The average living costs in Berlin range between INR 88 K and INR 2 Lakhs per month. Indian students are advised to keep minimum INR 1.3 Lakhs with them before arrival in Berlin.

Contact one of our expert Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know how you can fund your studies in Berlin.

Yes, ESMT Berlin does offer discounts for paying tuition fees early, particularly for the Global Online MBA. Students who pay their fees in full get a 15% discount on the same.

Paying tuition over 2 installments reduces the tuition costs by upto 5%. The discount might vary based on the programme a student applies for.

ESMT application fee vary for different programs. Indian students are required to pay an application fee worth EUR 100 (INR 11.1 K) to apply for a full-time MBA at ESMT Germany.

For a Master in Global Management, the fee is EUR 75 (INR 8.3 K). Check the official ESMT website to know more.

The minimum IELTS score requirement vary for different programs. For an MBA, students need a valid score in either of the English tests mentioned below:

For course-specific requirements, students are advised to check the specific course page on Shiksha Study Abroad.

ESMT does not have a strict minimum GMAT or GRE score requirement. The requirements vary for different programs. Students interested in an Master in Global Management need a GMAT score above 600 or GRE score above 304 to have a genuine chance of admission.

Check the ESMT admission page on Shiksha Study Abroad for relevant information about valid GMAT or GRE score for the course of your choice.

Students have the option to pursue a semester abroad at one of the institute's partner schools. Students can also take part in the Global Network Week (1 week seminar hosted by partner institutions globally).

Additional opportunities include the Responsible Leaders Fellowship. This allows students to work with NGOs as consultants. To know more, contact the International Office at ESMT.

Students enroled in a 15 month long full-time MBA follow the schedule mentioned below (5 days a week):

In addition to around six hours of class per day, students will also need to factor in group work, personal study, and preparation time.

The BMW Change Maker Fellowship is given to students with strong STEM and leadership potential. ESMT awards aid worth EUR 17,500 to EUR 45,000 (INR 19.4 Lakhs to INR 50 Lakhs) each to 2 students a year.

Indian students can also apply for this scholarship if they meet the conditions mentioned below:

• Have a UG degree or be employed in mathematics and/or technology programs
• Be aged 30 years or younger

ESMT Berlin was founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies and institutions. This includes the Mercedes-Benz Group AG, DHL Group, Deutsche Telekom AG, RWE AG, and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. 

Other founding members are mentioned below:

ESMT Business School QS Ranking 2026 is #84 in the world. The B-school has managed to keep itself among the top 100 business schools in the world for an MBA, for the 3rd year in a row.

Mentioned below is how it has ranked as part of QS World rankings in the last 3 years: