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Apply now for the WHU Full-Time MBA!
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.
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 MBA) 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 is February 29 (April Intake Full-Time MBA) or July 15 (September Intake Full-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.
- Application
Please fill in the 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 conducted by MBA faculty, staff, and alumni.- Final Decision
The admissions committee will make a decision within two weeks of the interview after which we will inform you of the decision.
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent)
- Minimum of two years postgraduate work experience
- Completed online application form
Fill out your application in the WHU Application Center - One letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor
Ask your supervisor to send it via their business account to mba(at)whu.edu
Download template here - completed Excellent Fit Assessment
Further information see here- external certifications (GMAT / GRE or WHU Admissions Test or CFA Level II)
- PhD / doctorate level academic degree
- First academic degree in business sciences from an accredited university and three years of professional experience
- Top 5% of graduating class in a non-business field from an accredited university and three years of professional experience in a business field
- Extraordinary Achievement
- TOEFL (min. 100 IBT) or equivalent IELTS (7.0) if English is not your native language
The WHU TOEFL recipient code is: 0682
Please note that a complete application includes online application, Excellent Fit Assessment and TOEFL scores as well as transcripts of records and diplomas of all university degrees.
Don't miss the Early Bird offer!
April intake
Apply by August 31: €5,000 off tuition fees
Apply by October 31: €3,000 off tuition fees
September intake
Apply by January 31: €5,000 off tuition fees
Apply by March 31: €3,000 off tuition fees
Application deadlines
April intake
December 15*
February 28
September intake
Mai 31*
Juli 15
*for applicants requiring a visa
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The admissions process explained!
What can you expect during the admissions process? How can you prepare for the interview? Megan Heikamp of the MBA team offers insights into the admissions process at WHU as an MBA candidate.