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MSc
Master
Language
English
EURTuition
1,500+ EUR/sem
Intake
Summer
About International Business
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Fields of study
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for International Business at International School of Management (ISM)
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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A TOEFL (at least a score of 80, internet-based), IELTS (at least 6.0) or Cambridge (FCE) test score or
A degree in English Studies or
At least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education program or
Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Minimum ECTS credits
180
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MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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2 pages
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APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
Curriculum vitae (CV)
A successfully completed bachelor's degree (transcript of records), comprising at least 180 ECTS points, or
An equivalent course of study at an university, university of applied sciences or a foreign university of equivalent level, and
Please register online for the admission test. You will then receive a confirmation of enrollment with a link to our application portal and the concrete date of your test.
International applicants who require a visa for studying in Germany, please submit your application documents for the M.Sc. International Business by December 15th of the previous year.
If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact your study advisor.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to International Business
Programme-specific documents
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Copy of your national ID card.
A digital passport photo (colored, jpg format, high resolution).
Letter of motivation.
Certified (authenticated) copy of your first degree certificate (in English or German)
If the certificate is not yet available at the time of application, please submit the current overview of grades of the examinations completed up to this point (transcript of records). If you have obtained an international degree, please contact your student advisors to check admission requirements.
Proof of English language knowledge.
You should prove your proficiency in the English language as follows:
A TOEFL (at least a score of 80, internet-based), IELTS (at least 6.0) or Cambridge (FCE) test score or
A degree in English Studies or
At least 30 ECTS in an English-language higher education program or
You are a native speaker (will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Proof of health insurance in Germany (can be submitted at a later time too).
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for International Business at International School of Management (ISM)
Application procedure
The admission process consists of a case study and an interview. You will present your results of the case study in an oral presentation on the day of the admission test.
1st case study:
After your online registration for the admission process, we will send you questions which you will prepare in the form of a presentation and a written elaboration for the day of the interview. You send us the results of this case study by e-mail at least 2 working days before your interview. Therefore, we can also go into the conversation well prepared.
2nd interview:
The goal of the interview is to get to know you and your personal background better. We are looking forward to getting to know your professional and personal goals as well as your motivation for your studies. Furthermore, the head of the study programme can discuss the results of your case study with you during the interview. If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact your study advisor.
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APS
Required for Application
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Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
6,480 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
40,884 – 63,924 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
6480 Euros per semester
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