Admission criteria
- An above-average bachelor's degree in a business-related field
- The ability to work academically, as demonstrated by a bachelor's thesis or alternative written work
- Proficiency in written and spoken English, as demonstrated by:
- a degree taught in English
- TOEFL (score >95), IELTS (score >7) or equivalent test
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Participation in the GMAT or GRE exam is not mandatory, but is recommended for international applicants. Applicants who achieve a high score on the GMAT (min. 550) or GRE (min. 310) may be given preference in the selection process.
Scores
GMAT: 7032
TOEFL: 8221
Application process
We admit students once a year (in winter). The application phase for the new winter semester usually begins in December of the previous year.
Applications are submitted via the External link opens in a new window:HFU Online application portal where you must first register.
Application deadline:
31 March for non-EU applicants
15 July for EU and national applicants.
The application deadline of 15 July also applies to non-EU applicants who do not require a visa to enter Germany.
Application documents
We require the following application documents:
- English CV/German Lebenslauf
- Personal reflection (short essay about a significant experience, book, person, etc., that has influenced your decision to choose this study programme)
- Academic transcripts
- Bachelor thesis or alternative written work
- TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent proof of English language proficiency
- APS (only applies to applicants from China, Vietnam and India)