Plan your studies

Bachelor’s Application Documents

To process your Bachelor’s application, we need:

• the completed application form (we'll send you the link after you've registered for an admission test)
• your CV or resume
• a letter of motivation
• a school graduation certificate qualifying you to study at a higher education institution (or transcript of records if you did not graduate yet)
• two passport photos
• evidence of English language knowledge (such as language certificates), if available
• evidence of previous German language knowledge (if available, as knowing German is not mandatory for starting your studies at ISM in English)
• any internship/work references (if available)

Master’s Application Documents

For your official Master’s application we need the following documents from you:

• the completed application form (we'll send you the link after you've registered for an admission test)
• your CV or resume
• a letter of motivation
• proof of English language knowledge (B2 level) (please send your language certificate, if available)
• certified copy of your first degree certificate (such as Bachelor's etc, if already available), otherwise certified Transcript of Records
• a copy of your national ID card
• two passport photos
• proof of health insurance (only if available already) that is valid for Germany

MBA Application Documents

For the MBA programs, we need all of the documents required for a master's program (see above), along with two letters of reference from university professors or employers.

Bachelor Admission Test

For the bachelor, you will have to pass a mathematical test as well as an English test (or provide evidence of your foreign language proficiency e.g. IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Certificate).

Also, other foreign language skills will be tested, only to assess your level of knowledge in the respective language: German, French or Spanish.

If you've already submitted a proof of existing German language skills of level B2 or higher (via application form), then you may take a short language test in French or Spanish, if you wish to choose one of these as your second language during your studies.

You will also have a personal interview at the end of the day, where you will be asked about your motivation to study and we will check your general suitability for the program of your choice.

Important note: Weaknesses in language knowledge or mathematics do not lead directly to a rejection of your bachelor's application! In this case, you may have to take intensive courses at ISM or with external providers in order to reach the required level needed by the time you begin your studies. We are here to help you reach your full potential!

Master and MBA Admission Test

The admission process for master’s and MBA applicants consists of the preparation of a case study and a the presentation on a given topic, which you get the chance to prepare in advance and submit to us no later than two working days before the admission test day.

On the day of the admission test, you will present the results of the case study. Afterwards, there will be a personal interview covering your personal background, professional goals and your motivation to study in order to assess your general suitability for the program of your choice.

Important note: Candidates who are not in Germany have the option of taking the admission test online. Please specify this in the application by checking the box "I want to take the Admission test online".