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Master study programs in Berlin at ISM

Join a Master at one of Berlin's best private business schools

The first private German University of Applied Sciences with international AACSB accreditation!

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Your Master's at ISM

Program duration

4 semesters (3 with the Fast Track option)

Next intakes

fall 2025/26

Language
100% in English
Accreditations

AACSB (international), FIBAA, German Accreditation Council, German Council of Science and Humanities

Semester abroad

one integrated semester abroad and internships

Personal and individual

small study groups and personalized support along your academic journey (Study Advisors, Career Center, post-study German visa)

Degrees
Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Master of Arts (M.A)
Study fee

6,480 euro/semester (monthly payments are also possible)

Discounts: Save 500 Euro if you sign a contract by June 15th for fall starting studies.

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Master programs in Berlin

At ISM Berlin you can study business in a variety of programs: international business and management degrees, marketing, finance and specialized areas of management such as fashion or sports. The Master's programs are designed with a practical aspect in mind and to enable graduates to find well-suited positions such as internships early on in their studies. Find the Master's program that best fits your dreams and circumstances:

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Full-time Master's in Berlin

Degree obtained: Master of Science (B.Sc.) or Master of Arts (M.A.)

Other Master programs in Germany

Full-time Master's at other campuses

Degree obtained: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Online Master's in distance learning

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Why should you study a Master program at ISM Berlin

  • Top-ranked private business school in Germany with 35 years of experience.
  • Campus Berlin exists since 2019 and ISM has six other campuses (main in Dortmund)
  • National and international accreditations: recognized by German & international bodies (AACSB, FIBAA).
  • Practice-oriented, globally focused education
  • Career boost: A German Master’s degree enhances global job prospects
  • Many internships & career support
  • 18-month post-graduation work permit
  • A semester abroad & global university partnerships
  • No numerus clausus (NC) for Master’s programs.

A German Master degree can provide an edge to your resume and academic experience. Explore the wide range of internationally recognized study programs that we offer in Berlin and six other campuses. 

Are you ready for your dream studies? Let's shape your future together!

ISM is AACSB accredited, enjoys unlimited state recognition and top rankings

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The first AACSB-accredited private German university of applied sciences

CHE University ranking
Excellent results for lecturer quality & practical relevance
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Ranked as one of the best private German universities
Excellent results in the Global Multirank
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What our students say

"The studies at ISM Berlin are designed to successfully close the gap between theory and practice. The professors are experts in their field and offer comprehensive access to all topics that provide us with the necessary skills for the real world of finance. Studying at ISM as an international student was a great experience that I will always remember. The relationship with fellow students and professors was unique.

Gayarathry Menon, ISM student, Master of Finance

Entry requirements for Master programs in Berlin

For the pre-check of your qualification for a Master’s program, please submit the following documents to a study advisor:

  • Bachelor's degree (if available)
  • Transcript of records
  • Examinations taken should comprise at the end of studies the equivalent of 180 ECTS points or about 3 years of studies. NO specific average grade point is required.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Proof of English language skills (if available), for eg. TOEFL, IELTS 6.0 or other international language certificate (only needed if the medium of instruction in your high school/university was not English).

Send your documents now for a quick eligibility check. Upon sucessful verification of your documents, you will be asked to register for an online admission test.

Recommended application period beforehand:

  • for applicants from India we recommend applying four to six months up to one year year before your start semester (most Masters start in September/October).
  • We advise Indian applicants to start early the application process, as also an APS certificate is required.
  • Please get informed from the German consulate how long the visa application process is currently taking.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your career with a German Master’s degree at ISM Berlin or one of the other six campuses.

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Application period and deadlines

While we do not have any strict or fixed application dates for our programs, we kindly ask international applicants who require a study visa for Germany to try to submit their complete application documents no later than:

  • July 15th for the programs that start in the fall term and
  • December 15th for the programs starting in the spring term.

Note: the valability of the admission test at ISM is of 1 year. We already accept applications for fall 2025.

Apply now and save!

📣Discount for fall programs:

If you wish to save 500 Euro for the studies starting in fall, then hurry up and sign a study contract by June 15th for a full-time Master or MBA. Check out the specific requirements by clicking on the program. 

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Our Berlin campus

Our Berlin campus was inaugurated in September 2019. The campus is located in the heart of Berlin Schöneberg. As the capital of Germany, Berlin is an important international business metropolis and political center and an attractive location for companies from all business sectors.

From the modern, high-tech ambience to cozy flea and weekly markets, festivals, culture events and numerous museums are waiting to be discovered by you in Berlin.

  • Address: Hauptstraße 27 (Staircase E), 10827 Berlin

Study in the heart of the capital and feel at home at the cozy Berlin campus!

ISM Campus Berlin University of Applied Sciences

Your advantages at ISM Berlin

High quality German education: over 30 years of educational experience and top-awarded in many rankings.

Highly international: geared towards the international business markets; 30% international students.
Low student to teacher ratio and individualized support, for example through International Office or Career Center.
Practical emphasis: study what brings you forward and combine theory and business practice in one program.
Post-study visa options: start your career in Germany via a 18-month German residence permit after graduation.
Powerful international network: a network of 190 partner universities for your semester abroad.
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How to apply at ISM from India

Step 1

Online application

  • Registration for the admission process
  • Submission of application documents
Step 2

Preparation

  • Preparing a short case study presentation, for example of your bachelor's thesis or one of your term papers
Step 3

Admission test

  • Presentation of the case study & discussion followed by
  • Online interview with program director
Step 4

Decision & study start

  • Contract signing
  • Visa application
  • Welcome to ISM!

Embarking on your academic journey in Germany begins with a straightforward online application process. First, choose your preferred Master's degree. 

Step 1: Online application
Send us your documents for an application pre-check

  • Check if you meet the university's eligibility criteria above, such as having a Bachelor's or first degree that entitles you to study at an university in Germany and English skills corresponding to the B2 level of the European Framework for Language Reference (upper intermediary level).

  • Gather all already available documents such as transcripts of your grades (transcript of records), Bachelor's degree (if already available), write your CV, and make sure that you have a valid passport.
  • Send these documents to our study advisor (see below) to verify whether you meet the general criteria to apply for a master program. They will gladly perform a quick check before they can give you green light to upload your documents online. This service as well as the application itself is free of charge.
Apply online for admission
  • Apply for an admission "test" date online and subsequently fill out the online application form on our website.
  • We'll send you a link to our Application Portal where you can upload your documents by email after you have registered for an "admission test". Besides the documents mentioned above, we ask you to include a digital passport photo, original, translated copies of your degree and a short, compelling motivation letter.
  • In your application, we are interested to get to know you better, your background and the motivation for your studies.
  • There is no Numerus Clausus (NC) in our programs, so no worries.

Register here for the admission process.

Step 2: Case study preparation
Prepare a case study

If you're a Master applicant, prior to your admission day you will have to prepare a case study or presentation of your Bachelor thesis or other relavant semester paper that you will upload online. You will receive an email with exact instructions on the requirements of the case study from us.

Step 3: Admission test day
Online Interview and presentation of the case study/thesis

You will receive an email confirming your admission test day on which you will have an online interview with the study program director.

All you need to do is rehearse you presentation and show up for the online interview and your admission test day. Once you've had your interview, you await the admission committee's decision, which usually takes just a few days.

Step 4: Decision, visa application and study start
Decision and study start preparation

You make your decision. Once accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter from us where the next step is detailed.

Once you sign the study contract and pay the security deposit fee, you can start applying for your study visa from the German consulate or embassy in India.

Note that Indian students will have to include a certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) in their application for a student visa. This is called an APS procedure and was introduced in Germany in November 2022.  For more information, please refer to the German embassy or to the ISM International Office.

Do you have any questions? Please contact me!

Sindy Schulz

Study advisor Master's programs in Berlin

Sindy Rode
+49 30.3 15 19 35-175
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