ESMT Berlin

The business school was founded by business

ESMT - European School of Management and Technology, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations. The schools’ expertise focuses on the development of entrepreneurial leaders with a global focus on social responsibility and the management of technology. ESMT is one of the top-ranked business schools in Germany with a global network of alumni in over 50 countries.

ESMT offers seven degree programs:

• Master in Global Management
• Master in Analytics & AI
• Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Full-time MBA
• Part-time MBA
• Global Online MBA
• Executive MBA as well as Executive Education

All ESMT programs benefit from close relationships with ESMT's corporate network and founders. The business school offers an interdisciplinary platform for discourse among policymakers, academics, and business leaders.

ESMT is the most international business school in Germany, over 80% of ESMT’s faculty members have a non-German background and in each program, the classes are 70% to 90% international.

ESMT is a state-accredited private business school, whose programs are also accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and FIBAA.

School’s mission

ESMT develops entrepreneurial leaders who think globally, act responsibly, and respect the individual. With a heritage rooted in European values and the potential of technology, ESMT develops and imparts new knowledge to foster sustainable economic growth.

There is considerable overlap between these areas of research, and many of the faculty members are working on several research areas or their interfaces. Additionally, the behavior-theoretical research is fit to further link the three areas of competence.

The ESMT Berlin Master in Global Management has been ranked as #10 in the world in the Financial Times 2022 ranking, climbing two places from last year into the global top 10.

The ESMT Master in Global Management continues to be the top-ranked program in Germany, and ESMT Berlin remains the #1 ranked school in Germany and #7 in Europe.

Living in Berlin as a student: At a glance

Berlin is the capital of Germany, the seat of its government and one of Europe's most important cities for entrepreneurship, innovation and tech-startups. But what is it like to study in Berlin?

For a better idea of what student life in Berlin is like, here are some key facts:

• The largest city in the European Union by population, of its 3.85 million inhabitants, around 200,000 are students.
• In the EIU's Global Liveability Index 2022 report, Berlin ranked as the 17th most liveable city in the world.
• Compared to other capitals, Berlin's cost of living for students is low. We estimate average living costs – per month – to be:
• Health insurance (required): approx. €120 (public) and €40 (private)
• Rent: €400-800 (private room, known as a WG or Wohngemeinschaft) or €1,000+ (apartment)
• Food: €200
• Transport: €49 (with a Deutschland ticket)
  • Health insurance (required): approx. €120 (public) and €40 (private)
  • Rent: €400-800 (private room, known as a WG or Wohngemeinschaft) or €1,000+ (apartment)
  • Food: €200
  • Transport: €49 (with a Deutschland ticket)
• As a highly international, cosmopolitan city it is not essential for students to learn German in order to live in Berlin. English is widely spoken.

Useful resources for student life in Berlin

Got a question about Berlin? You can probably find the answer on the official website of the city of Berlin.

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