Master in International Business: Our Application and Admission Process

For our Master in International Business Program, we seek Bachelor graduates with a degree in any field of study and who demonstrate an appropriate background in a business-related area, e.g. through electives, thesis, relevant internship or work experience.

It is possible to apply with your current transcript of records from your bachelor’s studies, should you not have received your bachelor’s degree yet. Please include a document that indicates courses that are not included in the transcript that you are currently taking or will take in the future.

Please note that we only accept applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 180 ECTS. If you graduated outside of Germany, your university should be listed as “H+” at Anabin, which means that the institution is seen as equivalent to a German institute of higher education. 

You should submit one of the following test scores by May 31, 2025:

• GMAT score of at least 600 or 555  GMAT Focus Edition (WHU Code: FBR-FH-93) We accept valid GMAT scores achieved through either the classic or new Focus edition equally.
• GRE of at least 158 Verbal and 158 Quantitative.
• TM-BASE of at least 102 (must be completed in English. Please sign up for the test at the TM-WISO Website).

We recommend using the following pages to prepare for the tests: TM-Base demo test, GRE preparation materials, GRE practice test, GMAT preparation materials. The GMAT, GRE and the TM-BASE are also offered as online exams allowing you to take the test from home.

If you are interested in our Double Degree Programs, please be aware that our partner universities might only accept the GMAT.

Candidates can also apply without the GMAT/GRE official scores. If you successfully complete the WHU Admissions Process without your GMAT/GRE, you will only receive a conditional study offer. The offer would be unconditional upon submitting the required score by May 31, 2025.

You should submit any one of the following test scores by May 31, 2025:

• TOEFL iBT test with an overall score of at least 100 (WHU Code: 0682) 
• IELTS (academic) with an overall score of at least 7.0
• We also accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition that you can take online

Proof of English proficiency is not required if your first language is English, or your Bachelor program was completed entirely in English. In this case, proof from your university is required.

Candidates can also apply without the TOEFL/IELTS official scores. If you successfully complete the WHU admissions process without your TOEFL/IELTS, you will receive a conditional study offer. This offer will become unconditional upon submitting the required score. Your score must be submitted by 31 May 2025.
 

You should have at least 12 weeks (480 hours) of practical experience in a business-related role. This prerequisite can be completed before the beginning of your studies with WHU. This program is open to candidates with a maximum of two years of post-graduate work experience.

You can submit internship certificates or a letter from HR, which include your name, start and end date, your title, and a short description of your duties and responsibilities. The document should be issued on official company stationery, with a stamp and signature.

Internationality is a key value at WHU, so international experience adds strength to every application. While it is not a mandatory requirement for our Master in International Business, we still recommend gaining some form of international experience.

We consider an internship or study semester abroad, language courses, a summer school or equivalent as international experience.