Admission criteria
- bachelor's degree with a minimum of 210 ECTS
- minimum of 24 months of relevant work experience in business after graduation (student internships or summer jobs do not count towards this)
- proficiency in written and spoken English as proven by:
- an English-language degree programme
- several years of professional experience in an English-speaking country
- 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
Do you meet our admission requirements?
Our External link opens in a new window:MBA Quick Check form is the fastest way for us to check this. Please fill it out and we'll let you know within a short time whether you are eligible for the MBA programme.
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 External link opens in a new window:the 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:
- CV/resume
- Letter of motivation (professional and personal reasons for studying at HFU Business School)
- Academic transcripts
- Employer references
- TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent proof of English language proficiency, e.g. certificate from university or employer
- APS (only applies to applicants from China, Vietnam and India)
