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Read moreWhether you are looking to obtain management expertise, climb the career ladder, or change careers our international MBA Programs at WHU Campus Düsseldorf are for you. Designed to maximize your academic learning, international exposure, professional network, and leadership impact, an MBA from WHU will help you reach your goals. Our Program’s success in supporting career development is confirmed year after year in internationally renowned rankings, such as the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking and The Economist Which MBA? Ranking.
Top five reasons to study the MBA at WHU
- Develop a global business mindset: Integrated modules in the USA, India, and China
- Learn to be a responsible and effective leader: Experiential approach to leadership and personal development
- Maximize your career impact: Tailored support from our top-ranked career center
- Benefit from life-long learning: Professional development opportunities after graduation
- Cultivate lasting professional relationships: Close-knit and diverse global alumni network
Full-Time & Part-Time MBA Programs
One program, two formats -
The right choice for your career.
Choose from two study formats taught in English based on your personal situation and preference: The 12-month Full-Time MBA and the 24-month Part-Time MBA. The Part-Time MBA Program takes place on two weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) per month.
Learn more about our MBA Program:
Your future awaits - apply now!
We welcome students from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Our holistic approach allows us to consider all aspects of your application, not only your grades or test scores. This means you have the opportunity to showcase your unique potential to our selection committee.
Admission Deadlines and Fees
We accept applications throughout the year. However, we strongly encourage applying as early as possible since places are limited.
The final application deadline for our non-EU applicants who require a visa is December 15 (April Intake Full-Time MBA) or May 31 (September Intake Full-Time) to ensure that the visa application procedure can be successfully completed in time for the start of the program.*
Applicants from India and China are strongly recommended to apply one month earlier than the suggested international deadline, due to lengthy visa processing times.
The final application deadline for applicants who do not require a visa are encouraged to apply by February 29 (April Intake Full-Time MBA) or July 31 (September Intake Full-Time and Part-Time MBA).
We require no additional fees upon submission of your application. Please also take note of the early bird deadlines (on this page) for reduced tuition fees.
*Applicants from Australia, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and the US, do not need visas to enter Germany as a student. Please confirm with your nearest German Embassy as these regulations can change without notice.
Admission Process
- Application
Please fill in the MBA questionnaire and online application form and include scans of all required documents. All documents should be submitted in either English or German, including a translation if necessary.
See admission requirements below. Interviews
Once the admissions committee has reviewed your written application, we will invite you for an interview, which will take place either via telephone or in person.
Interviews are conduced by MBA faculty, staff, and alumni.
Currently, all our admission interviews are conducted via Skype and are arranged directly with candidates. For the safety of all students, WHU Campus Düsseldorf will remain closed.- Final Decision
The admissions committee will make a decision within two weeks of the interview after which we will inform you of the decision.
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent)
- Minimum of two years postgraduate work experience
- Completed online application form
Fill out your application using the online portal - Completed MBA questionnaire
Download questionnaire here - One letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor
Send this document in a sealed envelope or ask your supervisor to send it via their business account to mba(at)whu.edu
Download template here - GMAT score (A minimum score of 600 is recommended) or equivalent GRE
The WHU GMAT recipient code is FBR-FH-02, the WHU GRE recipient code is 7175. GMAT scores are valid for five years - TOEFL (min. 100 IBT) or equivalent IELTS (7.0) if English is not your native language
The WHU TOEFL recipient code is: 0682
Don't miss the Early Bird offer!
Full-Time MBA
April intake
Apply by Aug 31: €5,000 off tuition fees
Apply by Oct 31: €3,000 off tuition fees
September intake
Apply by Jan 31: €5,000 off tuition fees
Apply by Mar 31: €3,000 off tuition fees
Part-Time MBA
September intake
Apply by Jan 31: €5,000 off tuition fees
Apply by Mar 31: €3,000 off tuition fees
*A complete application includes online application, MBA questionnaire, submitted GMAT and TOEFL scores as well as transcripts of records and diplomas of all university degrees.
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Shaping your career - matching you to the market
The MBA marks an important and exciting turning point in your career. Whether you aspire to move up the career ladder in your current field, change industry, job function, or location, or become a successful entrepreneur, our top-ranked MBA Career Center is dedicated to helping you turn your career ambitions into reality. We will support you in carving out a career path in line with your personal goals that enables you to have a positive impact on the world. We have created the “Triple M” career roadmap that outlines how we will assist you in your career journey.
Our individualized approach to career development helped our previous MBA cohort make an average 106% salary increase, proving that our MBA Program provides value for money.
The outstanding rating in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2020 further demonstrates our alumni’s satisfaction with the effectiveness of our career services in terms of career counselling, personal development, networking events, internship search and recruitment, and distinguishes the WHU MBA Career Center as the #1 in Germany.
Career numbers at a glance
- On average, students more than doubled (106% increase) their pre-MBA income
- Over 82% of our students secured top positions within three months of graduation
- 89% changed either function, industry, or location
A sample of companies active in the MBA Program
Accenture, Amazon, BASF, Deutsche Telekom CSP, Grohe, Henkel, innogy Consulting, KraftHeinz, mm1 Consulting, Niedax Group, Trivago, Vodafone
Providing academic excellence with outstanding faculty and practitioners
Our expert faculty are all actively engaged in research, allowing us to incorporate the latest relevant findings for the business world into our curriculum. The fact that WHU is the only private German university that is a member of the German Research Foundation (DFG) is testament to our professors’ dedication. We also complement our own outstanding faculty with international faculty members from our partner schools as well as lectures, real-life cases, and workshops from top practitioners and experts in the field.
Take a look at the profiles of some of our faculty and practitioners:
Professor Dr. Jane
Lê
Organizational studies
Strategic management
Strategy as practice
Professor Dr. Jürgen
Weigand
Empirical industrial organization
Competition policy and regulation
Corporate governance
Professor Dr. Martin
Fassnacht
Price management
Retail marketing
Brand management
Professor Dr. Michael
Frenkel
Macroeconomics
World economy
International financial markets
Professor Dr. Lutz
Kaufmann
Negotiations
Supply management
International business
Professor Dr. Garen
Markarian
Financial accounting
Corporate finance
Insider trading
Professor Dr. Utz
Schäffer
Strategy execution
Management controlling
Management governannce
Professor Enrique
Kramer
Strategies for dynamic markets
Strategy and implementation
Entrepreneurship and society
Professor Dr. Serden
Ozcan
Entrepreneurial finance
Private equity
Corporate restructuring
Professor Dr. Miriam
Müthel
International management
Organizational behavior
Business ethics
Dr. Thorsten
Truijens
Management accounting
Internal management
Performance measurement
Jewell Sparks
Corporate innovation
Strategic innovation
Start-up mentor
Severin von Hoensbroech
Stage rules
Pitch expert
Business communication
Hardy Kuhn
Design thinking
Agile management
Strategy formulation & execution
Thomas Kraus
Strategy execution
Change management
Organization management
Global Online MBA
Our Global Online MBA offers a flexible and interactive distance learning MBA for global change-makers looking to study from anywhere in the world.
Career Perspective
From Accenture to Zalando –
Benefit from our extraordinary WHU network.
Whether founding start-ups, changing industry or function, or progressing into senior roles, our students are writing their own success stories after graduation.
Find out what they are up to, what impact the MBA Program has had on their professional lives, and what motivated them to get the MBA in the first place.
Senior Project Manager, adidas
After I finished the MBA, I was promoted to a new position as Senior Project Manager with adidas in China! The business knowledge and insights into Chinese culture that I gained during the international modules helped me demonstrate my suitability for the position.
Daniel Hermann, Germany, Part-Time MBA Class of 2018
Executive Assistant to CEO, Media Impact
I think it's so important to continue learning to always keep on top of your game. When I started the MBA, I quickly realized that it was this education that I had been missing in the workplace, and I'm looking forward to using the knowledge and tools I've gained in my new position.
Lisa Rose, Deutschland, Full-Time MBA Class of 2018
CV check
Take the first step towards your future.
Get your CV checked!
Are you curious to find out whether you would be a good fit for the MBA program? Do you have at least 2 years of professional work experience?
Upload your CV and find out if you are already eligible for our program. Our recruiting team will contact you to provide feedback.
CV check
Take the first step towards your future.
Get your CV checked!
Are you curious to find out whether you would be a good fit for the MBA program? Do you have at least 2 years of professional work experience?
Upload your CV and find out if you are already eligible for our program. Our recruiting team will contact you to provide feedback.
Student Chat
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Düsseldorf
WHU Campus Düsseldorf –
An international hotspot.
Düsseldorf is the capital of the state North Rhine-Westphalia and is located on the banks of the river Rhine. Its 600,000 inhabitants make Düsseldorf a vibrant and international city in which to live, study, and work.
Learn more about Campus Düsseldorf
Study in Germany
Study in Germany –
Diversity and heritage at the heart of Europe.
Germany has long been celebrated for its level of excellence in the fields of science, technology, and engineering - but what else makes it special? Lying at the heart of Europe, Germany is a culturally diverse country that is both cosmopolitan and tolerant, and ranked as one of the safest places in the world, offering a high quality of living.
Student Life
It's not only about studying –
WHU is an exciting place to be.
The WHU spirit is a term you may have already come across, and it is certainly one you'll hear again once you're on campus. Student life at WHU isn't just about studying - in their free time, our students enthusiastically pursue a wide range of extracurricular activities, making campus an exciting place to be no matter what your interests are.
News & Stories
Courageous and committed – Gain an inside perspective into the WHU MBA experience.
Find out what is happening at WHU, get a taste of the MBA student experience, and check out what our alumni are up to.
Dates & Events
Experience the WHU spirit in person –
Join us at one of our upcoming MBA events.
Curious about what it is like be a WHU MBA student? Looking for information regarding financing and return on investment? Have questions about the application requirements and procedure? Don’t let your future wait, sign up for one of our online events to get your questions answered!
Now more than ever it is important to find new paths to grow. In our informal Virtual Coffee Chats we look at your personal profile and discuss how the WHU MBA Program can support you in achieving your professional goals.
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Wie kann unser Executive MBA Programm Ihre Karriere voranbringen? Nehmen Sie an unserer Online Information Session teil und finden Sie heraus, ob das Kellogg-WHU EMBA Programm das richtige für Sie ist.
Experience a live MBA class
Get a glimpse into our dynamic learning environment and gain valuable insights into our curriculum.
Erfahren Sie, wie Sie mithilfe des Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA zu einer erfolgreichen Führungskraft werden.
Treffen Sie EMBA Career Center Manager Gary Anello online um herauszufinden, wie der Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Ihnen beim nächsten Karriereschritt helfen kann.
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