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International School of Management (ISM)

At ISM, our private, not-for-profit private university, tomorrow’s leaders are trained in compact and praxis-relevant degree programs that prepare them to work in internationally-oriented business enterprises. ISM operates in various locations throughout Germany and has seven campuses located in major economic and cultural hubs of Germany: Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin.

As an international student, you can choose between our campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, and Berlin. In the immediate vicinity of attractive companies and economic regions, there are many opportunities for cooperation. Whether in the far north or the deep South of the country – you benefit from close contacts to local employers. ISM students are also well integrated into their home campus. Small learning groups guarantee a personal atmosphere and promote exchange between students and their professors.

ISM is recognized at the highest international level by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and is one of the few private German universities holding the prestigious AACSB accreditation. This is an important international seal of quality that certifies excellence in research and teaching. The key requirements for receiving the prestigious accreditation are: highest quality in teaching, committed lecturers who proactively support students, successful cooperation with companies and international universities as well as very good career entry opportunities for graduates. Only around six percent of all business schools receive this seal.

Country

  • Germany

Top choice for

Practical Business Learners

City

  • Berlin
  • Cologne
  • Dortmund
  • Frankfurt
  • Hamburg
  • Munich

Campus location

Main campus

Other campuses

Language prerequisites

English

CEFR level

B2

Accepted certificates

TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge, Written confirmation of home university

Additional notes

  • TOEFL iBT: 80+
  • TOEFL PBT: 550+
  • TOEIC (out of 990): 400+ (listening), 385+ (reading)
  • IELTS 6,0
  • Cambridge B2
  • Written confirmation of home university certifying very good oral and written English skills of minimum B2

Some useful info

Number of students

3500

Founding year

1990

Acceptance rate

90%

Semester fees

5970 €

Accommodation

None

Accommodation details

ISM does not have its own student boarding houses, so that we do not offer on-campus accommodation. The international office assists you in finding accommodation by providing you with our Accommodation Guide after the admission procedure of every incoming student is finalized. The Accommodation Guides are designed for each campus with helpful advice and links for residences as well as for the individual apartment or room-hunt. As we do not have our own housing facilities we cannot guarantee you a room in the residences listed in the Accommodation Guides.

We recommend searching for accommodation on the private market through the weblinks provided in the guides or with the help of agencies specialized in short term accommodation. This implies that you should arrive a few days prior to semester start.

An exception is Campus Dortmund – here we can offer a limited number of rooms in the student residences of the public university which are exclusively reserved for our exchange students. Details will be included in the Accommodation Guide which will be sent to you after successful application.

In general, prices for accommodation vary throughout the different campuses. In big cities such as Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin cheap housing is very sought after – here one should start looking early. These cities also tend to have higher rent prices due to the high demand. In Dortmund the situation on the market is “better” in comparison to the other cities but also in Dortmund one should start early to make sure to get something reasonably priced as well. Prices for accommodation can be from €350 per month up to €900 per month (especially in Munich).

Fall semester application deadline

April 15, 2025

Spring semester application deadline

November 15, 2024

Cost of living

1200 €/month

Major expenses

  • Accommodation: €450–€800 (higher in cities like Munich and Frankfurt)
  • Food: €200–€300 (groceries and occasional dining out)
  • Public Transportation: €50–€80 (monthly student transportation pass)
  • Health Insurance: €110–€120 (mandatory for international students)
  • Utilities & Internet: €100–€150 (depending on rental agreements)
  • Miscellaneous Expenses: €150–€200 (entertainment, mobile plans, study materials)

Visa and immigration

Unfortunately, there is no information on visa and immigration procedures for this destination

Social and extracurricular activities

The Buddy Program is designed to support you, our incoming exchange or visiting students. Designated ISM students, called Buddies, will help you to settle into your “German life”. This means they will start getting in contact with you before your arrival.

But that’s not all! As a group, we will go on trips and spend evenings together so we can use a fun and interesting surrounding to get to know each other in a better way. Feel free to contact your German buddy whenever you could need a little help or would like to meet with a local!

Why choose International School of Management (ISM)?

• The only AACSB accredited private German university of applied sciences

• You learn from the best industry professionals & study in small learning groups with a 7:1 student to teacher ratio

• Strong practice-oriented teaching and a strong corporate network

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Subjects available

Subjects taught in English

  • 📊 Accounting & Finance
  • 🎨 Art & Design
  • 📈 Business & Management Studies
  • 📡 Communication & Media Studies
  • 💻 Computer Science & Information Systems
  • 💹 Economics & Econometrics

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