The pride of the city is the BVB, but Dortmund has more to offer than the famous soccer club Borussia Dortmund (BVB). Among the most popular destinations are the art museum "Dortmunder U", the German Football Museum, the Westfalenpark, the Lake Phoenix and the Dortmund city center. The student life here consists not only of lectures and learning. Discover Dortmund's districts with restaurants, lively pubs, cozy cafes and many great shopping opportunities. The Westfalenhallen is also a landmark for fair trades, international events and music concerts. When it comes to universities, Dortmund finds itself in the list of the ten largest German university cities.

When it comes to studying international management, finance, business administration, sports management or many other degrees with a strong practical focus, a private university in Dortmund is one of the best options you can make.

As an ISM student you will benefit from the international orientation of our Dortmund business school, the integrated semester abroad offered in all full-time study programs and the optimal network with companies, over 190 partner institutions abroad and alumni of the ISM. Also many interesting internships and good career entry opportunities await you in Dortmund.

Also, not less important, when it comes to cost of living, campus Dortmund also offers good value for money, with rent prices and other daily costs being on average lower as compared to many other major German cities.

Do you have questions about our Dortmund university campus or the study opportunities here? Our study advisors are eager to help answer them all.

Whoever studies in Dortmund, studies in the Innovation Capital 2021! The metropolis in the heart of the Ruhrgebiet is the seventh city to receive the "European Innovation Capital" award. With this competition, the European Commission honors innovations in European cities and drives them forward. In the final of the "European Capital of Innovation Awards", Dortmund prevailed with lucrative ideas and sustainable large-scale projects against renowned cities such as Dublin and Málaga.