FAQs

Munich Business School was founded in Munich in 1991 as the first private university in Bavaria and was originally called the Europäische Betriebswirtschafts-Akademie (eba). Its name changed to Munich Business School in 2003.

MBS is located in west Munich at Elsenheimerstrasse 61. It is a stone’s throw from Westendstrasse U-Bahn station, which means that MBS is easy to reach from all directions by public transport.

The Munich Business School campus does not have its own halls of residence for MBS students. However, there are a number of private halls of residence in Munich. We would be happy to provide tips and contacts to help you find suitable accommodation. International students can contact the MBS International Center for support on this.

In 1999, Munich Business School became the first private university to receive indefinite state accreditation from the Bavarian State Ministry for Science, Research and the Arts. This state accreditation ensures that qualifications awarded at MBS are classed as equal to qualifications awarded at state universities in Bavaria. In addition, MBS holds institutional accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities, plus international program accreditations from the FIBAA.

Around 650 people are currently studying at MBS – from bachelor and master students to MBA and DBA candidates.

Internationality, practical relevance and a strong network are central pillars of our study and training programs at MBS. You will study in smaller groups at MBS than at state universities and therefore benefit from more contact and a far more intensive exchange with teaching staff. Here at MBS, our students are more than a matriculation number. Your professors will know your name, your background, and your individual needs. We place an emphasis on interpersonal exchange – and our small but excellent campus provides the perfect setting for this. Facilitating interaction and exchange is also a priority in the classroom. We draw on a diverse range of the latest teaching and learning methods – including group work, projects, internships, expert talks, poster presentations and visits to businesses – which allows our students to grow as individuals during their quest for knowledge and get a taste for how business works in practice. In addition, while all teaching staff at MBS hold relevant academic qualifications, they also have practical working experience. As a result, our students benefit directly from their insights and contacts in the world of business. Another key feature of Munich Business School is its focus on internationality and keen interest in the topics of diversity and inclusion. Not only is this reflected in our curriculums, it is also evidenced in the composition of the student body on the MBS campus. In fact, international students from more than 70 different countries together make up more than half of the MBS student body.

Innovative, responsible and globally minded are the values of Munich Business School. These are far from empty words, but are actively integrated and embodied in our teaching, research and interaction. MBS offers globally minded entrepreneurial personalities an inspiring and international academic environment to develop into the responsible leaders of tomorrow.

Munich Business School places particular emphasis on offering a rich and varied student life. The university often organizes events in the evenings and at weekends, from readings and expert talks to trips and excursions taking in sights and attractions across Bavaria (such as Schloss Neuschwanstein, Oktoberfest, and many more). There are also numerous groups and societies covering an array of topics, ranging from film and sport to debating, in which students can participate and play an active part. At the same time, our small class sizes and compact campus mean that students get to know one another quickly and easily, including those in different years and on different courses. Our university is also open to students over the weekend; the MBS Lounge and the Study Center are popular meeting points for students to share ideas and views. A series of introductory activities and networking events kicks off the first term on every program of study. In addition, the International Center organizes Orientation Days to help international students settle in. Our Buddy Program also connects current MBS students with international exchange students to ensure they are supported during everyday life studying in Germany.

In dealing with the corona pandemic, the health and safety of MBS students, faculty and staff is paramount. A Corona Taskforce regularly advises on the latest developments and draws consequences if necessary. To protect the health of all involved, the summer and winter semesters 2020 and summer semester 2021 were conducted online and hybrid, respectively. The winter semester 2021 is currently planned in presence, in compliance with a comprehensive hygiene and infection protection law. Students facing visa or immigration restrictions will be able to attend classes virtually via synchronous online broadcast and join on campus later. You can read all about the university's current pandemic decisions on our coronavirus page on our website. Overall, Germany is on the road to recovery: the infection numbers are decreasing, the measures to contain the coronavirus are taking effect and vaccinations have started. All MBS students with German health insurance and German residency are also entitled to a vaccination. MBS will offer its own vaccination campaign on campus in August and September 2021.

You can submit an application to study at MBS at any time throughout the year, but at most one year before your studies would start. The application deadline for studies starting in the spring term is in January; the application for entrants starting in the fall term is in August. International students who require a visa for their stay in Germany should apply at least four months before the start of their studies. As a general rule, however, we recommend applying early as places are limited.

You can submit an application for our study programs either online via our website, in writing, or via email. All applications are subject to an application fee of €60. You can provide any application documents not submitted with your original application at any time up until the start of your studies. Once we have received your application documents, we will review them and, if we believe you would be a suitable candidate, we will invite you to an admission interview within a week. We will then contact you within a week of your interview to inform you of whether your application has been successful.

The first fundamental requirement for admission to the Bachelor in International Business is a school-leaving qualification that enables you to progress to university-level study in Bavaria, e.g. a German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife certificate, a Swiss or Austrian Matura certificate, an IB Diploma or another international school-leaving qualification. Here at Munich Business School, we would be happy to check that your school-leaving qualifications are sufficient before you apply. There is no numerus clausus (NC) for this program of study. We also require evidence of your English-language skills. You can find out which testing methods and language competency levels are required at our Bachelor International Business site. Please also note that, depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a visa to study in Germany. The MBS International Center will be happy to provide information and support you in this regard.

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In principle, you can submit an application with a foreign school-leaving qualification. When we receive your application documents, we will examine whether your specific school-leaving qualification makes you eligible for university-level study in Bavaria. In many cases, international students have to complete a one-year foundation course or attend a preparatory college and complete an assessment test before they can commence their studies at a German university. Our student advisors would be happy to check over your documents, including your CV and last three end-of-year reports, before you submit your application.

MBS offers the preparatory pre-bachelor program for the bachelor program.

The pre-bachelor program is suitable for all applicants who do not meet the English-language or mathematics requirements. Held from September to December, the pre-bachelor program prepares you for the TOEFL ITP test and includes courses in mathematics and business communication. In addition, the program serves as a source of guidance and can help you to decide whether embarking on business studies at MBS is the right decision for you. Admission to the pre-bachelor program requires applicants to be eligible for university-level study and have English-language skills of at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

You can start your bachelor degree in International Business either in the spring term, in which case you would start studying in February, or in the fall term, in which case you would start studying in September. Classes run from mid-January/February to May (spring term) and from September to December (fall term). There are no classes from May to September or from December to mid-January. Students take exams at the end of each term in May and December. If you study abroad for a term, your term dates may vary depending on the university you select.

The pre-bachelor program runs each year from September to December. You can then move on to your bachelor studies starting in February.

The bachelor program runs for six semesters of teaching (i.e. 3 years). After completing these six semesters, students write their bachelor thesis.

The pre-bachelor program runs for around three months (from September to December).

The MBS bachelor program is a full-time course of study. Classes take place during the week, from Monday to Friday. You can expect an average of 25 hours of teaching per week. In order to ensure that students continue to learn and are as successful as possible in their studies, attendance at all classes is mandatory. Including preparation and follow-up work, you can expect a workload of around 40 hours per week.

In the case of the our Bachelor International Business, exams are held at the end of each term, i.e. in May and December. The exam diet includes both written and oral examinations, project presentations and project documentation. Students are also required to complete other tasks alongside their classes over the course of each term. At the end of the bachelor program, students write an academic thesis.

Munich Business School sets great store by teaching in small groups to ensure the best possible interaction between teachers and students. The exact number of students depends on the class in question. Group sizes range from at least five to 30 or 33 students in a lecture.

You can choose to complete the Bachelor International Business as a solely English-language program or as a bilingual course of study. On the English Track, all teaching is provided in English; on the Bilingual Track, around 70% of your studies will be in German and 30% in English – the perfect preparation for a future business career, both in Germany and internationally.

A degree from Munich Business School will open up a diverse range of outstanding career prospects in various fields and industries. You don’t need to worry about making the transition from study to the world of work, either – during your studies, you will build up your own professional network, benefit from coaching from our Career Center, and get a taste of the working world through internships and collaborations with companies. How do you like the sound of a career as an HR Manager, or perhaps a Brand Manager? You can find insights into potential fields of work and the career paths forged by our alumni on our Bachelor International Business program site.

The tuition fee for the Bachelor International Business is €41,790. The tuition fee for the pre-bachelor program is €5,970. There is an additional enrollment fee of €690 for EU/EFTA students and €1,490 for international students.

In the vast majority of cases, students pay their tuition fees in installments each semester. In the case of the Bachelor International Business, fees are paid in seven installments and include the fee for the bachelor thesis. It is also possible to arrange monthly payments. The installment for the first semester is due when you start your studies. The enrollment fee is due when you sign and return your student contract. You can pay all fees by bank transfer or via PayPal.

As a responsible university, MBS strives to keep the costs of learning materials as low as possible, such as by making documents available online. You should allow for a maximum of €150 per semester.

There are no additional costs involved in a semester of study at the majority of MBS partner universities as these costs are already covered by MBS tuition fees. In a limited number of cases – predominantly relating to our partner universities in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA – a semester abroad may involve additional costs depending on the tuition fees at the partner institution. However, Munich Business School also offers grants and bursaries for the semester abroad. Our International Center will be happy to provide further details of the costs involved in a semester abroad and about studying abroad in general.

If you exceed the standard period of study on the bachelor program, you will be charged a small additional fee of 10% of the tuition fees per semester.

Munich Business School strives to enable high-achieving prospective students to access university-level education regardless of their financial situation and thus offers a number of partial scholarships to committed prospective students. Students accepted onto the bachelor degree program can apply for the MBS Bavarian, MBS Explorer and MBS BEST scholarships. Students can also access scholarships for their semester studying abroad.

Beyond internal MBS scholarships, students at MBS can also access a range of other funding opportunities – such as state funding (through the German Federal Law on Support in Education, known by its acronym BAföG) or grants from charitable foundations. You can find an overview of the financing options and the eligibility criteria for MBS scholarships at our site Scholarships and Financing.

The MBS Career Center regularly organizes networking and recruitment events and invites companies so that MBS students can build their professional network. In addition, the Career Center internally publishes job vacancies announced by companies and also helps students to apply and prepare for internships and work placements.

In the case of the Bachelor International Business, it is possible to count previous internships in certain circumstances as determined by the Examination Office. That being said, in view of the personal development opportunities and in order to gain experience and expand your network, Munich Business School recommends seizing the opportunity for further internships.

The Bachelor International Business includes a mandatory semester abroad, which students can complete either in their fourth semester (if they started studying in September) or the sixth semester (if they started studying in February).

The semester abroad is mandatory for all students on the Bachelor in International Business program, whether they are domestic or international students. It offers students an outstanding opportunity to develop their intercultural competencies, hone their linguistic abilities and get to know a different academic culture.

When it comes to selecting a suitable partner university for your semester abroad, you have a wide range of options open to you. Whether in France, the USA, China, Australia or Mexico, Munich Business School has partnerships with more than 60 universities around the world – and is constantly expanding this network even further. You can find an overview of our international partner universities on our International center site.

Our study advisor for the program Bachelor International Business is Christine Heber. She will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Phone: +49 89 547678 272

WhatsApp: +49 178 2304275

E-mail: bachelor@munich-business-school.de

You can submit an application to study at MBS at any time throughout the year, but at most one year before your studies would start. The application deadline for studies starting in the spring term is in January; the application for entrants starting in the fall term is in August. International students who require a visa for their stay in Germany should apply at least four months before the start of their studies. As a general rule, however, we recommend applying early as places are limited.

You can submit an application for our study programs either online via our website, in writing, or via email. All applications are subject to an application fee of €60. You can provide any application documents not submitted with your original application at any time up until the start of your studies. Once we have received your application documents, we will review them and, if we believe you would be a suitable candidate, we will invite you to an admission interview within a week. We will then contact you within a week of your interview to inform you of whether your application has been successful.

In order to be accepted onto a master program at MBS, you must hold a bachelor degree worth at least 180 ECTS, preferably in the field of business science. There is no numerus clausus (NC) for the program of study. We also require evidence of your English-language skills. You can find out which testing methods and language competency levels are required on our program pages. Please also note that, depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a visa to study in Germany. The MBS International Center will be happy to provide information and support you in this regard.

If you do not meet the admission criteria for the master program, we also offer a preparatory pre-master program.

The pre-master program is conceived for all applicants hoping to commence master-level studies at MBS but who do not already hold a university degree in business science. In this three-month course, you will become familiar with fundamental aspects of management, finance, accounting, marketing and communication. In order to be accepted onto the pre-master program, you most hold a university-level degree (in any subject) from a state-accredited university and have a very good command of English. The program is conducted online.

Master programs at MBS start in the fall term, meaning that you will start your studies in September. Classes take place from September to December (fall term) and from mid-January/February to May (spring term). There are no classes from December to mid-January or from May to September. Students take exams at the end of each semester in May and December. If you study abroad for a semester, your semester dates may vary depending on the university you select.

The pre-master program takes place online from May to August each year. You can then move on to start your master studies in September, provided you pass the exams at the end of the pre-master course.

Master programs at MBS last three semesters (18 months), including the master thesis. If you opt for a dual degree, your period of study will be extended to four semesters (24 months).

The pre-master program lasts approximately three months and runs online from May to August every year.

Master programs at MBS are full-time courses. You can expect an average of 25 hours of teaching per week. In order to ensure that students continue to learn and are as successful as possible in their studies, attendance at all classes is mandatory. Including preparation and follow-up work, you can expect a workload of around 40 hours per week.

Exams on MBS master programs are held at the end of each semester, i.e. in May and December. The exam diet includes both written and oral examinations, project presentations and project documentation. Students are also required to complete other tasks alongside their classes over the course of each semester. At the end of each master program, students write an academic thesis.

Munich Business School sets great store by teaching in small groups to ensure the best possible interaction between teachers and students. The exact number of students depends on the class in question. Group sizes range from at least five to a maximum of 30 students in a lecture.

All our master programs are taught 100% in English.

In principle, it is possible to switch courses on our master programs at the end of a semester. You can carry over your grades in core modules, which are the same across all master programs; however, you will have to catch up on any program-specific modules you have missed. We recommend arranging a consultation meeting before you apply to avoid the need to change courses, which wastes valuable time.

It is possible to complete a dual degree in consecutive master programs through our international network of partner universities. This usually involves spending two semesters at MBS followed by two semesters at an international partner university, which allows you to earn two different master-level qualifications within two years. For further information, please contact our student advisor.

A degree from Munich Business School will open up a diverse range of outstanding career prospects in various fields and industries. You don’t need to worry about making the transition from study to the world of work, either – during your studies, you will build up your own professional network, benefit from coaching from our Career Center, and get a taste of the working world through internships and collaborations with companies. You can find insights into potential fields of work and the career paths forged by our alumni on the individual program pages.

The tuition fees for each MBS master program are €24,900. The fees for the pre-master program are €6,500. There is an additional enrollment fee of €690 for domestic students (EU/EFTA) and €1,490 for international students.

You can pay student fees in installments, either every month or every semester. The installment for the first semester is due when you start your studies. The enrollment fee is due when you sign and return your student contract. You can pay all fees by bank transfer or via PayPal.

As a responsible university, MBS strives to keep the costs of learning materials as low as possible, such as by making documents available online. You should allow for a maximum of €150 per semester.

There are no additional costs involved in a semester of study at the majority of MBS partner universities as these costs are already covered by MBS tuition fees. In a limited number of cases – predominantly relating to our partner universities in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA, or in the event you opt for a dual degree – a semester abroad may involve additional costs depending on the tuition fees at the partner institution. However, Munich Business School also offers grants and bursaries for the semester abroad. Our International Center will be happy to provide further details of the costs involved in a semester abroad and about studying abroad in general.

If you exceed the standard period of study on a master program, you will be charged a small additional fee of 10% of the tuition fees per semester.

Munich Business School strives to enable high-achieving prospective students to access university-level education regardless of their financial situation and thus offers a number of partial scholarships to committed prospective students. Students accepted onto a master program can apply for the MBS Explorer and MBS BEST scholarships. Beyond internal MBS scholarships, students at MBS can also access a range of other funding opportunities – such as state funding (through the German Federal Law on Support in Education, known by its acronym BAföG) or grants from charitable foundations. You can find an overview of the financing options and the eligibility criteria for MBS scholarships on our site Scholarships and Financing.

The MBS Career Center regularly organizes networking and recruitment events and invites companies so that MBS students can build their professional network. In addition, the Career Center internally publishes job vacancies announced by companies and also helps students to apply and prepare for internships and work placements.

The semester abroad, which is mandatory in some cases, takes place in the third semester of our master programs.

The semester abroad is mandatory for all students on the Master in International Business, whether they are domestic or international students. It offers students an outstanding opportunity to develop their intercultural competencies, hone their linguistic abilities and get to know a different academic culture. On our specialized master programs – Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Marketing and Brand Management, plus Sports Business and Communication – students who have already studied or worked in a non-German-speaking country for a continuous one-year period can choose to complete a subject-specific internship in Germany, Austria or the German-speaking part of Switzerland instead of a semester abroad. In the third semester of the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, students also have the option of developing their start-up idea and receiving coaching from MBS teaching staff.

When it comes to selecting a suitable partner university for your semester abroad, you have a wide range of options open to you. Whether in France, the USA, China, Australia or Mexico, Munich Business School has partnerships with more than 60 universities around the world – and is constantly expanding this network even further. You will have different universities and countries to choose from depending on your course of study. You can find an overview of our international partner universities at our International Center site.

Our study advisor for the Master programs is Uttamdeep Kaur. She will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Phone: +49 89 547678 227

WhatsApp: +49 177 910 90 98

E-mail: master@munich-business-school.de

You can submit an application to study at MBS at any time throughout the year, but at most one year before your studies would start. The application deadline for studies starting in the Summer semester is in January; the application for entrants starting in the Winter semester is in August. International students who require a visa for their stay in Germany should apply at least four months before the start of their studies. As a general rule, however, we recommend applying early as places are limited.

You can submit an application for our study programs either online via our website, in writing, or via email. All applications are subject to an application fee of €60. You can provide any application documents not submitted with your original application at any time up until the start of your studies. Once we have received your application documents, we will review them and, if we believe you would be a suitable candidate, we will invite you to an admission interview within a week. We will then contact you within a week of your interview to inform you of whether your application has been successful.

Applicants must hold a recognized undergraduate degree in any subject plus at least two years’ relevant professional experience after graduating. Applicants’ profiles should be supplemented with personal competences and qualities, such as communication skills and leadership/management potential. We also require evidence of your English-language skills. You can find out which testing methods and language competency levels are required at our program site MBA General Management. There is no numerus clausus (NC) for this program of study. Please also note that, depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a visa to study in Germany. The MBS International Center will be happy to provide information and support you in this regard.

You can start your MBA program at MBS either in the Summer semester, in which case you would start studying in March, or in the Winter semester, in which case you would start studying in September. On the full-time MBA program, classes take place all year round with the exception of a recess in August and over the Christmas break in December. On the part-time MBA program, classes take place roughly once every two weeks on Friday afternoon and evening and all day Saturday. The program also includes one or two intensive weeks during the year that part-time students complete alongside full-time students. Students on the MBA program take exams at the end of each semester.

If you study full-time, the MBA program lasts two semesters (12 months) including the final thesis. If you study part-time, the MBA program lasts four semesters and therefore takes 24 months.

We offer the MBA in General Management on both a full-time and part-time basis. There are some periods of more intense study, while other periods are more sedate. On average, you should expect a workload of around 40 hours per week on the full-time program, including class preparation and follow-up work. The workload on the part-time program is naturally lighter (approx. 20 hours per week). In order to ensure that students continue to learn and are as successful as possible in their studies, attendance at all classes is mandatory.

Examinations on the MBA program take place at the end of each semester. The exam diet includes both written and oral examinations, project presentations and project documentation. Students are also required to complete other tasks alongside their classes over the course of each semester. At the end of each MBA program, students write an academic thesis. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all examinations for the 2021 Summer semester will take place online.

Munich Business School sets great store by teaching in small groups to ensure the best possible interaction between teachers and students. The exact number of students depends on the class in question. On the full-time MBA program, you will have an average of 10 to 15 fellow students on each course; this number may be lower on the part-time program.

The MBA in General Management is taught entirely in English.

A degree from Munich Business School will open up a diverse range of outstanding career prospects in various fields and industries. Choosing the MBA program at Munich Business School will give your career a significant boost and prepare you for a leadership position in the field of international management. The program offers numerous networking opportunities that will allow you to expand your professional network. In addition, our Career Center offers a range of services and support to help you achieve your personal career goals. You can find insights into potential fields of work and the career paths forged by our alumni on our program site MBA General Management.

The tuition fees for the MBA at Munich Business School are €32,000. There is an additional enrollment fee of €690 for domestic students (EU/EFTA) and €1,490 for international students.

You can pay student fees in installments, either every month or every semester. The installment for the first semester is due when you start your studies. The enrollment fee is due when you sign and return your student contract. You can pay all fees by bank transfer or via PayPal.

As a responsible university, MBS strives to keep the costs of learning materials as low as possible, such as by making documents available online. You should expect a maximum of €150 for the MBA program.

If you exceed the standard period of study, you will be charged a small additional fee of 10% of the tuition fees per semester.

Munich Business School strives to enable high-achieving prospective students to access university-level regardless of their financial situation and thus awards the MBA scholarship to committed prospective MBA students.

Beyond internal MBS scholarships, students at MBS can also access a range of other funding opportunities – such as state funding (through the German Federal Law on Support in Education, known by its acronym BAföG) or grants from charitable foundations. You can find an overview of the financing options and the eligibility criteria for MBS scholarships on our site "Sholarships and Financing".

The MBS Career Center regularly organizes networking and recruitment events and invites companies so that MBS students can build their professional network. In addition, the Career Center internally publishes job vacancies announced by companies and also helps students to apply and prepare for internships and work placements.

There is no integrated semester abroad on the MBA program. However, the mandatory International Week in September each year and the EMBA Consortium program give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in another university system, exchanging views and networking with other MBA students from around the world on topics surrounding the future of business.

Our study advisor for the program MBA is Maciej Kapron. He will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Tel.: +49 89 547678 254

WhatsApp: +49 178 2304275 

E-Mail: mba@munich-business-school.de

The application deadline for the DBA program is April each year, with the course starting in September.

You can submit an application for our study programs either online via our website, in writing, or via email. All applications are subject to an application fee of €60. You can provide any application documents not submitted with your original application at any time up until the start of your studies. Once we have received your application documents, we will review them and, if we believe you would be a suitable candidate, we will invite you to an admission interview within a week. We will then contact you within a week of your interview to inform you of whether your application has been successful.

In order to be admitted to the Doctor of Business Administration program, candidates must hold a master degree in business, management or another related subject area and have at least five years’ professional experience, of which three years should have been in a management position, including team leadership and budget responsibilities. We also require evidence of your English-language skills. You can find out which testing methods and language competency levels are required on our progam site Doctor of Business Administration. You must submit an initial research proposal as part of your application. There is no numerus clausus (NC) for the program. Please also note that, depending on your country of origin, you may need to obtain a visa to study in Germany. The MBS International Center will be happy to provide information and support you in this regard.

You can start your Doctor of Business Administration  program in the fall term, which means your studies will commence in September. The three mandatory modules take place at approximately six-month intervals as five-day block classes.

The extra-occupational DBA at MBS and Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) takes at least four years to complete.

The DBA program at MBS and SHU is an extra-occupational program, meaning that it is intended to be completed in parallel with your professional duties. In order to complete the program within the intended time frame, we recommend allowing for 8 to 10 hours per week of self-study in addition to the block modules.

The final element of the DBA program is an academic doctoral thesis, which is a mandatory requirement of the doctorate. You will also be set various tasks during the block modules, such as literature reviews, which you should complete within the set timescales. Beyond this, self-study and independent time management are essential elements of the program.

Munich Business School sets great store by teaching in small groups to ensure the best possible interaction between teachers and students. The DBA program usually involves 10 to 12 students studying together.

The Doctor of Business Administration is an exclusively English-speaking program.

The tuition fees for the Doctor of Business Administration are €36,000.

In the vast majority of cases, tuition fees are paid in annual or monthly installments. The first installment is due when you start your studies. You can pay all fees by bank transfer or via PayPal.

On the DBA program, an additional €3,600 is charged for each year beyond the standard study period of four years.

Our study advisor for the program DBA General Management is Andrew Heldt. He will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Tel.: +49 89 547678 161

E-Mail: dba@munich-business-school.de

German immigration law requires a Student Visa (Visum für Studienzwecke) to take up any kind of studies. The exact regulations vary depending on the country issuing your passport. If you are holding a passport of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland you only require a valid ID card or comparable identification to travel to Germany. If you are not holding a passport of any of the above mentioned, you have to apply for your Student Visa at the German Embassy in your home country. Do not enter Germany on a tourist visa, because it cannot be changed into a visa for studies. In such a case you would have to return to your home country!

It often takes several months for a visa to be issued. It is therefore important that you apply for a visa as soon as possible.

Your proof of financial resources verifies that you can pay for your period of study. At least the living expenses for your first year in Germany must be fully financed. In general, at the moment around 10,332 euros of income or assets are required for the first year. But evidence of higher amounts may also be requested. The German embassy in your home country will provide more information on the proof that needs to be provided.

All citizens in Germany need to register their address at their city of residence. If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address at your local citizens’ office, the Resident Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt). To register, you will need your passport or identification card as well as a confirmation in writing from your landlord or property owner.

By German law each student who is enrolled at a German university needs proof of health insurance - without proof you cannot be enrolled. The physical location is not important! The insurance has to start on the first day of your semester and ends one month after the last enrolled semester. European citizens living within the European Union are eligible to receive a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from their health insurance company in their home country. The EHIC simplifies the procedure when receiving medical assistance and is sufficient as proof of insurance.

MBS does not provide any active housing assistance. Renting in Germany can be a challenge to everyone, and especially internationals. It must be a priority for incoming students, as it often takes a while to find suitable housing. It happens quite often that students are not able to book their own apartment from abroad because their budget is limited and they therefore are dependent on finding a room in a shared apartment. However, if this is something you are looking for then be prepared that your roommates want to meet you before you move in.  Also, keep in mind that rooms or apartments are only online for a short period. It only takes about 1-2 hours for a property owner to receive enough requests for an apartment. Therefore, if you have an offer that is not a fraud do not think too long. If you are not sure contact the International Center, we are happy to help.

An important aspect to consider when living in Germany is how much it will all cost. Munich is an expensive city. We estimate that your living costs will be between 1,450 - 1,750 EUR per month. Your budget will mostly depend on how you manage your free time (e.g. travelling, eating out, concerts, using sports facilities, visiting museums and clubs).

MBS is focused on helping new arrivals feel welcome and integrated into their new life at MBS and in Germany as a whole. To assist you with your transition to Munich and MBS, the staff at the International Center will support you during specially designed orientation days and throughout your stay.

For full enrollment, you need to submit the following documents before the start of your studies:

• a proof of health insurance for universities ('Bescheinigung zur Einschreibung bei Ihrer Hochschule') by a German public insurance provider (can be submitted by e-mail)
• the original hard copy/certified copy of your English language certificate (Either TOEFL, IELTS or a final Diploma from an English-speaking institution)
• the original hard copy/certified copy of your High School Diploma (Abitur, IB Diploma, A-levels etc.) including transcripts and final grades
• for Master and MBA students: The original hard copy/certified copy of your Bachelor Certificate including transcripts and final grades
• digital picture (100x130 px) for your future student ID (can be submitted by e-mail)

Please submit the original documents in person at the MBS Welcome Desk or send certified copies by post to the following address:

Munich Business School
Admissions Office
Elsenheimerstr. 61 
80687 Munich
Germany

It is mandatory for every student in Germany to have health insurance. You cannot enroll at MBS without proof of a valid health insurance. The physical location is not important! The insurance has to start on the first day of your semester and ends one month after the last enrolled semester.  

All students need to submit a specific confirmation form ('Versicherungsbescheinigung zur Einschreibung bei Ihrer Hochschule') issued by a German public health insurance provider (gesetzliche Krankenkasse) adressed to universities. 

Please contact a German public health insurance provider (gesetzliche Krankenkasse i.e. TK, Barmer, AOK etc.) and request the confirmation for your enrollment ('Versicherungsbescheinigung zur Einschreibung bei Ihrer Hochschule').

Even if you have German or European private insurance, you still need to contact a German public health insurance and request the specific confirmation for your enrollment as proof of your health insurance.

Should you have any questions about your health insurance, please contact Fabian Vicari from our partner the German Health Insurance Provider Techniker Krankenkasse (Health Insurance in Germany).