Admission and Requirements

The minimum prerequisite for admission is a bachelor's degree. Candidates with a master's degree are also welcome to apply. An undergraduate or graduate specialization in economics or business is preferred, but candidates with strong analytical skills from related fields will also be considered.

In case of a foreign degree, some application documents must also be sent by post. Please note that all hardcopies must arrive by the deadline. In that case, the online application must be completed several days before the deadline.

Applications have to be submitted online. The application system closed for the intake of WiSe23/24.

It is not possible to hand in any documents after the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline

Prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Final deadline:

May 15th
prior to the winter semester of intended enrollment.

News on Application Requirements Winter Term 2023/2024

Update July 11th, 2023:

The admission committee has selected applicants for admission. We have sent provisional, non-binding information via e-mail to all selected applicants. The SLI (student services and international affairs) will provide the official admission letters within the next two weeks. If you have not received an e-mail you are most likely on our waiting list.

Update May 16th, 2023:

The application system is closed now for the intake of the winter term 23/24.

Update April 1st, 2023:

The application system is open for the intake of the winter term 23/24.

Update Feb 23rd, 2023:

We have uploaded an updated version of our checklist for applicants 2023. Please find it here or below.

Update Feb 23rd, 2023:

Please note that applicants who obtained a bachelor's degree in India must also provide an original APS certificate with their application in 2023.

Please find all information on the application process and on the required documents in our checklist for applicants.

You may also want to have a look at our FAQs as well.