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Why ISM?

Over 30 Years of Educational Competence

Internationally AACSB-accredited and nationally officially recognised for an unlimited period

In today's fast-paced world, it is crucial to choose the right university. This is a university that challenges itself as much as it pushes you to succeed, and provides individualized support at every stage. At ISM, we equip you with the skills and experience you need to leave us as a career-ready graduate. But don't just take our word for it. The facts speak for themselves. The most important criteria for students, such as a high quality of teaching, excellent results in university rankings, a prestigious international accreditation (AACSB) that only few universities get, solid career opportunities even before graduating, great partner universities, a semester abroad or networking opportunities shape your development and are therefore an integral part of ISM.

Why studying at the ISM is the perfect choice:

International

  • the only private German University of Applied Sciences that is AACSB accredited
  • international students of approx. 84 nationalities
  • expert faculty staff , many international lecturers and over 56 guest lecturers
  • intensive language training (German, English, Spanish, Italian, French)
  • chance to gain valuable international experience during a compulsory semester abroad
  • around 190 renowned partner universities
  • optimal preparation for a global business career in many industries.

Practice-oriented

  • strong practical orientation that offers best possible preparation for a successful professional life
  • committed university lecturers from the business world
  • ideal support by the Career Center
  • opportunities of professional development in national and international internships
  • practical learning content, projects and study excursions with well-known companies

Personal and individual

  • small study groups & a personal atmosphere
  • individual support for your personal and academic development
  • 1:7 supervision ratio of university teachers/students
  • an 100% open door policy

A strong network - for a lifetime

  • from day one you are part of the ISM community
  • make contacts with companies and alumni in practice at ISM events
  • stay in touch after graduation through the ISM alumni network

Sustainability

Here at ISM, we set an example for increased sustainability in our lives with degree programs and continuing education programs on the topics of Sustainability & Business Transformation.

We believe that each individual can make a difference, and to this end are supporting Treedom and look forward to seeing our ISM forest play a part in making our earth a little bit greener. For more information, please visit our Sustainability page.

Your Benefits

ISM StudyPlus

ISM StudyPlus

  • Evening online German classes
  • Language Courses: French, Spanish, Italian, German
  • Learning of Hands-on Skills (Excel, SPSS, Photoshop or Scientific Methods)

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

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The only 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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Study advisor Bachelor's programs
Your Bachelor Study Advisors

pereira

Campus Dortmund

Christopher Pereira
+49 231.97 51 39-43
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Qian Ye

Campus Frankfurt

Qian Ye
+49 69.66 05 93 67-43
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Ana Kammerer

Campus Munich

Ana Kammerer
+49 89.2 00 03 50 - 53
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Angelina Hallmann

Campus Cologne

Angelina Hallmann
+49 221.27 09 95-43
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Luigi Serafino

Campus Stuttgart

Luigi Serafino
+49 711.51 89 62-143
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Marrit Koenig

Campus Berlin

Marrit Koenig
+49 30.3 15 19 35-22
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Rebecca Jung

Campus Hamburg

Rebecca Jung
+49 40.3 19 93 39-46
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Study advisor Master's programs
Your Master Study Advisors

Katharina Röder

Campus Dortmund

Katharina Röder
+49 231.97 51 39-447
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Yosra Saleh SM Study advisor

Campus Frankfurt/Main

Yosra Saleh
+49 69.66 05 93 67-49
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Michaela Feldman

Campus Stuttgart

Antonio Luna
+49 711.51 89 62-243
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Nina Weidemann

Campus Munich

Nina Weidemann
+49 89.2 00 03 50-42
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Florian Dorste

Campus Cologne

Ioulia Aslanidou
+49 221.27 09 95-54
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Jana Gripshoefer

Campus Hamburg & Berlin

Jana Gripshöfer
+49 40.3 19 93 39-42
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Study advisor MBA programs
Your Student Advisory Service

Nina Weidemann

Campus Munich

Nina Weidemann
+49 89.2 00 03 50-42
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Sindy Schulz

Campus Berlin

Sindy Rode
+49 30.3 15 19 35-175
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Your Student Advisory Service

Katharina Röder

Campus Dortmund

Katharina Röder
+49 231.97 51 39-447
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Study advisor Distance Learning online programs
Your Study Advisors for Distance Learning (online programs)

Marcella Brockerhoff

+49 711.51 89 62-221

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Maria Blehm ISM Study Advisor Online Programs

Aysenur Bektas

+49 711 51 89 62-213
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