Bachelor in Munich (for US students)

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Your Bachelor’s at ISM

Program duration

6 semesters (7 with Global Track)

Next intakes

spring 2025 and fall 2025/26

Language

100% in English

Accreditations

AACSB, FIBAA, German Accreditation Council, German Council of Science and Humanities

Semester abroad

Integrated semester abroad and internships

Individual

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

Degrees

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Study fee

5,970 euro/semester (monthly payments are also possible)

Discounts: Save 500 Euro if you sign a contract by December 15th for spring term. Save 1,500 Euro if you sign a contract for fall by March 15th.

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Why should you get your Bachelor’s at ISM Munich

The International School of Management (ISM) is a state-recognized private university with over 30 years of educational experience and all study programs bear the seal of quality of the Accreditation Council and the FIBAA and holding the prestigious international AACSB accreditation. With its main campus in Dortmund and one of its oldest campuses in Munich, established in 2009, the ISM is one of the best ranked private business schools in Germany.

As an University of Applied Sciences focused on education that is practice-oriented, anchored in real-life business practices and international in purpose, we assist students from all over the world, helping them take the next steps in their successful academic journey. Thanks to a tutor to student ratio of 1:7 and by learning in small groups, students can get all their questions answered, can better focus on their professional development goals and are prepared for a successful career.

Important criteria for new students, such as the quality of teaching, internships, job market entry and career opportunities, work permit after graduation, an exciting semester abroad and a broad network of partner universities, shape your academic development and are therefore an integral part of ISM's mission.

Furthermore, all our undergraduate programs do NOT have a numerus clausus (NC) and no specific GPA is required in order to apply.

Getting a Bachelor's in Germany can have a great impact on your resume and career opportunities. Explore the internationally recognized Bachelor’s programs that we offer in Munich and six other campuses. Let's shape your future together!

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

The only AACSB accredited private German university of applied sciences

Excellent results for lecturer quality & practical relevance

Ranked as one of the best private German universities

Excellent results in the Global Multirank

Find the right Bachelor’s program for you

The focus of our Bachelor’s programs at campus Munich is on international management and information systems-related degrees. If you're rather looking for a degree in Finance, you may consider some of our other campuses, such as Frankfurt, Cologne or Berlin. Find the Bachelor’s that best fits your dreams:

Full-time Bachelor’s in Munich

Degree obtained: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

B.Sc. Finance & Management (Frankfurt, Cologne or Berlin)

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Save 500 Euro for the Bachelor programs starting in spring 2025 when you sign a contract by December 15th! Get more information from a study advisor.

Save 1,500 Euro for the Bachelor's starting in fall when you sign a study contract by March 15th! Apply now and secure yourself lower study fees. Our study advisors are happy to guide you through up the application process.

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B.Sc. International Management

Earning your Bachelor's degree in International Management degree from ISM is a great choice for anyone interested in an international management career.

This Bachelor’s provides a solid foundation in business management principles and practices, with an emphasis on developing integrated, practical business skills essential in the global marketplace.

If you're passionate about different management styles, cultural diversity, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, and are interested in international economics, an international management Bachelor’s might be the right choice for you.

B.Sc. Applied Data Science & Business Analytics

The Bachelor's degree in Applied Data Science & Business Analytics prepares you to acquire exciting knowledge in the fields of computer science and digital transformation. Whether programming tools, analytics, business intelligence or artificial intelligence - the Data Science & Business Analytics program gives you an understanding of a wide range of topics in the data science field and thus combines the basics of business administration with current trends and challenges of Big Data.

You are a friend of numbers, like to analyze and are interested in machine learning and mathematical methods? Then the Data Science program at ISM might be just right for you.

B.Sc. Information Systems

A Bachelor's in Information System offers an unique blend of technical and business skills that enhance your employability, career versatility, and the ability to drive technological innovation within an organization. You will acquire exciting knowledge in the management of information systems: whether programming, computer science, information security or e-business technology - this Bachelor’s program brings you closer to a variety of subject areas and combines the basics of business administration with current trends & challenges of business information technology.

Possible career options include: consultant, system analyst, consultant, business analyst, project organization or cybersecurity analyst.

B.Sc. Finance & Management

With the Finance & Management Bachelor's you will acquire exciting knowledge from the German and international financial sector and in the field of corporate finance. Whether corporate structuring, financing or consulting - the Finance Bachelor's degree will provide you an understanding of business processes and combines the classic management principles from business studies with the international requirements of the financial sector.

If you're passionate about analyzing data, have an analytical, logical mind and strong problem-solving skills, and are interested in the finance world, this Bachelor’s degree is a smart choice.

#In the Middle of Practice

Studying Marketing in Munich

Gonzalo Alba moved to ISM Munich after studying something different in another Bavarian city, Ingolstadt. There he is completing his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Communications Management in German.

"A little more than two years ago I have arrived to Germany with the goal of getting the best education possible and finding a job. Munich is the city I’ve been looking for during this new phase of my life. Marketing and Communication was a very interesting study program for me. It teaches us to use marketing tools as well as the use of social networks and media and it's a profession that matches my personality. (...). The good thing about studying at ISM is that you get to know many people which can make it easier to start your career."

Gonzalo Alba, ISM student, Bachelor’s of Marketing & Communications Management

Entry requirements

Our Bachelor's programs are designed for applicants who have achieved general qualification for US or German university admission.

However, we will gladly perform a free pre-check to verify if your school certificate enables you to study in Germany. For this initial check of your qualification for a Bachelor’s, please submit the following documents to our study advisor below:

Your high school leaving certificate (if available) and
Transcript of records (your grades). No specific GPA or Numerus Clausus (NC) is required in order to appy.
A brief Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional: proof of English language knowledge (if you have any certificate) or let us know if you are a native speaker.

Upon examination and sucessful verification of your documents, you will be asked to apply online. Send your documents now for a quick eligibility check.

Recommended application period: ca. 4-6 months before semester start. Students from United States must apply for a German study visa (see details below under "How to apply from United States").

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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.

About our Munich campus

The ISM Munich campus opened in 2009 and is located in the Karlshöfen, just a few minutes walk from famous Königsplatz and easily accessible from the Munich train station. The roughly 700 students studying here are particularly fond of the contrasts that make the Bavarian capital so special - cosmopolitan young people and traditions, big-city atmosphere combined with Bavarian charm.

Munich's main industries are automotive and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, tourism, media and software and IT. Major international companies are headquartered here that often cooperate with Munich universities for internships and later job opportunities. If living and studying in an economically powerful and innovative hub of high-tech and technology sounds apealling to you, then you might find your perfect study destination in Munich.

Address: Karlstraße 35, 80333 Munich, Germany

Your advantages at ISM Munich

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.

AACSB accredited: only private German University of Applied Sciences currently AACSB accredited

Powerful international network: a network of 190 partner universities for your semester abroad.

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How to apply at ISM from the United States

Step 1

Online application

Fast check of eligibility via study advisor
Registration for the online admission process
Submission of application documents

Step 2

Online admission test

Online performance tests in Math and English
Online interview with ISM faculty
Based upon test results, possible intensive course in Math and/or English

Step 3

Visa application

Confirmation of study place
Application for the German visa
Your study start. Welcome to ISM!

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

Step 1: Online application

Verify admission requirements

If you're dreaming of spending your undergraduate studies in the heart of Europe, you have to meet certain eligibility requirements, such as having a school leaving certifcate that entitles you to study at a German university of applied sciences. The rule of thumb is, as long as you qualify for US university admission, you should also qualify for German admission.
First, ensure your higher secondary education is recognized – this means you have a completed 12 grades certificate from high school. No specific GPA is required in order to appy.
Second, we ask future students to have an English level corresponding to the B2 level of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
If English is not your native language or you have not studied previously in English, we ask that you take an online performance test in English.
Having a prior English certificate is not necessary for registering in a Bachelor’s admission test at ISM.

Send your documents for a pre-check of your application

Gather all available documents such as transcripts of your grades, school leaving certificate from high school (if already available) and write a brief CV or resume. Also, make sure that you have a valid passport.
Send the documents mentioned above to our study advisor (see below) to verify whether you meet the general criteria to apply.
They will gladly perform a fast check before we 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

Then you will apply for an admission test date online and subsequently fill out the online application form on our website.
We'll send you per email a link to our Application Portal where you can upload all your documents as PDF.
Besides the documents mentioned above, we ask you to include:
- a digital passport photo,
- the original copies of your certificates 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 at ISM.

Register here for the admission process.

Step 2: Online admission test

Take online assessment test in Mathematics and English

Once you've registered online for admission, any time prior to your admission interview day you will have to take two assessments online, in Mathematics and in English (if you are not an English native speaker, do not have any language cerficate or have not previously studied in English).
You’ll receive the link to the online tests as well as the subjects needed to prepare with instructions from us by email.

Online interview with university staff

On the admission test day you will have an interview with our staff. We want to get to know you and your motivation to study at ISM.
We’ll also briefly discuss with you the results of your Math & English tests and clarify the next steps and your questions.
Once you've had your interview, you await the admission committee's decision, which usually takes just a few days.

Step 3: Visa application

Decision and study start preparation

Once accepted at ISM, you will receive a confirmation letter of acceptance followed by a study contract from us with which you apply for a visa from the local embassy and then enrol at ISM.

Important:

German student visa processing time may take approximately 4-12 weeks! The processing time depends on the local German Embassies and Consulates.
Please get informed from your closest German consulate how long the visa process is currently taking.

For further information, please check our application page.

Do you have any questions? Please contact me!

Study advisor Bachelor's programs in Munich

Ana Kammerer
+49 89.2 00 03 50 - 53
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