Last updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2022
General information
WHU’s response to the situation*
- BSc, MSc, MBA, EMBA, and Executive Education programs began on-campus lectures as of May 1, 2022
- Rapid testing and vaccination options available on both campuses
- Admission processes available online
- The WHU community can find the latest updates via myWHU (intranet for WHU members only)
*Situation evaluated and updated in accordance with regulations published by local authorities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs –
We are keeping you informed.
What is Coronavirus?
What are the precautionary measures I should take?
What are the symptoms of Coronavirus?
As medical advice is not our expertise, we suggest checking the Robert Koch Institute for the latest guidelines and recommendations.
For other sources of information, the following may also be helpful:
- World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/ - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en - Bundesgesundheitsministerium (DE only)
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/
Information for prospective students
Bachelor Program
We aim to still be present at higher education fairs to introduce our bachelor programs to you. Many of these events will be held virtually so you may join them from home. You can check our latest events via the bachelor program website. To the events
The applications and admissions process takes place entirely online. Applications for our 2022 intake will be accepted from October 2021 to May 2022. For more information please visit our website.
However, please feel free to contact us should you have further questions regarding studies in 2022: bachelor(at)whu.edu
As of March 23, 2020, TOEFL offers an online option. For more information, you can contact ETS directly:
TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition
You can also contact us should you have further questions or check for updates on our application and admissions page.
It is recommended to submit proof of six weeks of practical experience, which should be completed before the start of your studies at WHU. Please contact us if you have any questions: bachelor(at)whu.edu
We are happy to answer all your questions virtually!
Visit us at one of our regular events: at a Virtual Information Session (in English), or at a Virtual Open Day/Schnuppertag (in English or German). These online events offer you the opportunity to discover WHU. On this day, you will learn more about the program, attend a lecture, meet current students and staff and participate in a virtual tour of the WHU campus.
To the Virtual Information Sessions
To the Virtual Open Days
If you would prefer a virtual 1:1 chat with one of our team, please get in touch to schedule a call: bachelor(at)whu.edu
We offer a wide range of financing options to prospective students from bank loans to our innovative income-dependent repayment model Brain Capital: WHU Education Fund. You can find all details on our fees and financing page.
We are here and happy to talk! Just get in touch via bachelor(at)whu.edu or schedule a call with a member of the Bachelor Program team.
Master Programs
Our upcoming recruitment events will take place both online and in-person. You can find our latest events via the WHU master program website: To the events
Our application process is simple, easy, and 100% online!
For more information you can also visit our application and admissions page.
As of March 23, 2020, TOEFL offers an online option which is available in the United States, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Hong Kong (China) and Macau (China). TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition
GMAT also offers a digital version of their exam, the GMAT™ Online Exam
Should you have difficulties with obtaining results due to closures, please get in touch with the Master team. For further updates, you can also check our application and admissions page.
We would love to meet you online! In place of physical events, we are offering Virtual Coffee Chats to give you the chance to get to know each other, find out more about the programs, the application process, financing options, and much more.
You can also chat to students and alumni via our student chat platform on our website. Otherwise you can get in touch directly with our Master team.
We plan to offer on-site classes as of September 1, 2022. If there is a delay in obtaining the visa (i.e. by a few weeks) or if there are quarantine requirements for 14 days, then you would start with online courses and switch to on-site classes as soon as possible.
We offer a wide range of financing options to prospective students from bank loans to our innovative income-dependent repayment model Brain Capital: WHU Education Fund. You can find all details on our fees and financing page.
We are here and happy to talk! Just get in touch via master(at)whu.edu or schedule a call with a member of the Master Program team.
Full-Time and Part-Time MBA Program
We currently attend virtual and in-person fairs in various countries with different fair providers in 2022. We also offer virtual as well as on-campus WHU events this year (e.g. Campus & Class Visits, Information Sessions, or Coffee Chats).
Interested candidates from all around the globe can receive further information and insights into our WHU MBA program from the comfort of their homes, regardless of the current situation in their respective countries. Regarding the in-person events, we will closely monitor current developments and comply with safety measures according to the local regulations.
We recommend checking the events section on our website for the latest updates or to get in touch with the MBA Recruiting Team directly for further information via mba(at)whu.edu.
Our admissions process remains the same and our upcoming deadlines will also remain the same. Please see further questions relating to testing requirements.
We conduct most interviews digitally via Teams. We are well versed in conducting our interviews digitally, and candidates can sign up for an interview that suits their schedule. Local candidates can also come to campus for an in-person interview. In these cases, we comply with the current 3-G rules in place in Düsseldorf. This means candidates need to provide proof of one of the following:
- Immunization certificate
- Recovery certificate
- Test Certificate, not older than 24-hours
For more information please visit our admissions pages for Full-Time and Part-Time.
The upcoming deadlines for our September 2022 Full-Time and Part-Time Programs are:
- International candidates requiring a visa: May 31, 2022
- Final deadline: July 15, 2022
In order to benefit from our upcoming Early Bird deadlines, candidates must present their GMAT/GRE and English proficiency test results. If this is not possible, the candidate must present proof of test cancellation or inability to sit the online exam.
We also accept the TOEFL Online Exam and IELTS Indicator Exam (online offering).
Candidates applying without their test results will receive feedback to their application on a case-by-case basis. We encourage all applicants to consider the available online test formats.
Please contact us should you have further questions.
If we cannot meet you in person, we would love to meet you virtually to discuss your MBA plans and answer any questions you might have! We will be regularly hosting virtual Coffee Chats and a variety of Virtual Information Sessions and Class Visits, so please check our website for more information about our upcoming events:
It is also possible to get feedback on your profile, to check out a real MBA class virtually, or to get in touch with students or alumni! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us – we're more than happy to help: mba(at)whu.edu
We offer a wide range of financing options to prospective students, with various loan providers both in Germany and internationally, including Brain Capital, Sparkasse Koblenz, Lendwise, and Prodigy Finance. We also offer various scholarships awarded based on merit and need for both Full-Time and Part-Time candidates. You can find all details on our program pages:
(Please note that Prodigy Finance and Lendwise are only available to our Full-Time students.)
In January 2022, the Goethe Institute in Dusseldorf resumed its in-person intensive courses. We remain flexible by offering our non-German speaking candidates the option to enroll in-person or in an online Goethe course – ask your Admissions Manager for more details!
Our concurrent German courses throughout the MBA Program are still running, as well as our offer to use the learning platform Rosetta Stone.
If there are travel restrictions in place in August 2022, or you have not received your entry visa at this time, we will remain in close contact with all affected students to arrange to starting the program digitally and arriving in Dusseldorf as soon as possible.
Starting May 1, 2022, the WHU MBA program is returning fully to Campus Dusseldorf.
In the winter of 2021 - 2022, we successfully ran two pilot projects allowing our students to experience the international modules in new locations. These modules provide our students with the valuable international experience WHU is known to deliver in the MBA program. In November 2021, our students visited Lisbon, Portugal and in February 2022, they visited Dubai, UAE. To find out more, check out our news section.
However, we plan to continue offering our original integrated international modules in China, India, and the US once the situation allows.
In order to find out more, feel welcome to schedule a chat with our Recruiting Team via mba(at)whu.edu
We are happy to help you with any queries or concerns you may have. Just get in touch via mba(at)whu.edu to chat via email or schedule a call with a member of our MBA Program team.
Kellogg-WHU EMBA Program
We currently offer a range of online and in-person events to discover more about the program and get in touch with the admissions and recruitment team:
You can also register for our latest events via the Kellogg-WHU EMBA Program website: To the events
Our application process is 100% online! You can apply directly via the WHU Application Center.
The Kellogg-WHU EMBA team will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for more details!
What measures are in place for the September intake and what should happen if I am unable to attend?
While we are carefully monitoring the current situation, we plan to start the next intake as scheduled. Kellogg-WHU EMBA students are currently able to participate in hybrid or online modules. Each student can also consider any of our flexible options.
We offer a variety of ways to get in touch with us! Whether via an online session, a Virtual Coffee Chat, networking events, or simply schedule a personal call with us. We are always happy to connect you with a current student or member of our alumni to find out more first-hand information about the program.
You can register for our latest online events via the Kellogg-WHU EMBA Program website: View all events
We offer a wide range of financing options to prospective students, with loan providers including Brain Capital, Lendwise, and Prodigy Finance. You can find all details on our financing page.
Unexpected situations that force you to change your plans can happen at any time. We always accommodate our students in such situations with a reasonable degree of flexibility. Read more here about your options.
We are happy to help you with any queries or concerns you may have. Just get in touch via emba(at)whu.edu to chat via email or schedule a call with a member of the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program team.
WHU Executive Education Programs
WHU Executive Education programs will be delivered in accordance with regulations published by local authorities in an on-campus format. Please be sure to regularly check the WHU Executive Education website for more information, or get in touch with us directly.
Explore our range of Executive Education Programs
We also now offer a variety of online events such as online sessions and workshops focusing on topics such as negotiation, design thinking and leadership coaching, with more to come.
Our application process is simple and easy to do online. Register online via the program page and your application will be reviewed by our admissions committee, according to your work experience and professional background. Once accepted into the program, you will received an official confirmation email.
We are available to answer any questions you have virtually! Contact us to schedule a quick and easy personal consultation, to help match your needs to the right program. We can also connect you to a current participant or alumni to receive first-hand insights into the respective program.
We are here and happy to talk! Just get in touch via email or phone to speak with a member of the WHU Executive Education Programs team.
For Open Programs and Conferences -
openprograms(at)whu.edu
+49 (0) 211 44709 178
For Customized Programs -
Heike.Brost-Steffens(at)whu.edu
+49 (0) 261 6509 870
The information on this website is reviewed and updated on a regular basis.