Postgraduate · #1 business school in Germany · English-taught
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Mannheim
🇩🇪 Mannheim, Germany · #1 business school in Germany
MSc Management
Study management at Germany's #1 business school — often called "Germany's Harvard" — taught in English, for very low public tuition. Elite recruiting into consulting and finance, plus an 18-month post-study permit into one of Europe's strongest economies.
2 years
Full-time duration
≈€1,500
Tuition / semester (non-EU)
Sep 2026
Next intake
IELTS 6.5
English requirement
Overview
✓ Study at Germany's #1 business school — elite consulting & finance recruiting
✓English-taught Master in Management at a triple-accredited faculty
✓ Very low public tuition + Germany's 18-month post-study permit
The Master in Management gives you a rigorous, flexible core across strategy, finance, marketing, operations and analytics, with electives and an international exchange option. Mannheim's Business School is set in a stunning baroque palace and is the most targeted German university by top recruiters.
Graduates move into consulting, finance, tech and corporate leadership across Germany and the EU. Low tuition plus an 18-month post-study permit make it exceptional value for an elite management degree.
Bachelor's in business, economics or a related field
Prerequisites
Quantitative & business coursework; GMAT strengthens some tracks
English
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 (English-taught)
APS
APS certificate required for some countries
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Mannheim is selective and quantitative. Your counsellor helps you position your application (and GMAT where useful) and handles the APS certificate where needed.
What you'll study
Core areas
01 Strategy & Organisation
02 Finance & Accounting
03 Marketing
04 Operations & Analytics
05 Electives + Exchange
06 Master's Thesis
After you graduate
Career outcomes
€60k+
Typical German management-graduate salary
18-month permit
Post-study job-seeking in Germany
Top employers
McKinsey, BCG, SAP, Deloitte, Roche
EU Blue Card
Fast track to long-term EU residence
How to apply
Application timeline
Autumn 2025 – winter 2026
Prepare your application
Gather transcripts, arrange APS if required, take IELTS (and GMAT if useful), and draft your essays. Your counsellor reviews everything free.
Winter – spring 2026
Submit to Mannheim
Apply through the Mannheim portal for the September intake. Apply early — the Master in Management is competitive.
Spring – summer 2026
Admission & blocked account
Receive admission, then open your blocked account (€11,904) and arrange health insurance.
Summer 2026
Student visa
Apply for your German national (Type D) student visa with admission, Sperrkonto and insurance.
September 2026
Enrolment & start
Arrive in Mannheim, register, enrol, and begin your master's.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees & costs
Tuition (non-EU)
Per semester
≈€1,500
Total programme cost
2 years (4 semesters)
≈€6,000
Blocked account (Sperrkonto)
Living funds for visa
€11,904/yr
Student visa fee
National Visa (Type D)
≈€75
Scholarships
Funding you may be eligible for
DAAD Study Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service
€934/month
Coverage: Monthly stipend + travel + language course
Eligibility: Master's students, graduated ≤6 years ago
Duration: 10–24 months
Deadline: Mid-October for following year
Source: daad.de
Deutschlandstipendium
Federal Government + private sponsors
€300/month
Coverage: €150 federal + €150 private sponsor
Eligibility: All nationalities, merit-based
Duration: Min. 2 semesters, renewable
Deadline: Through university portal — summer
Source: deutschlandstipendium.de
Government Scholarships (home country)
Saudi SACM, Kuwaiti MOHE, etc.
Full award
Coverage: Tuition + living expenses + flights
Eligibility: Varies by country — business often eligible
Duration: Full programme
Deadline: Varies — your counsellor checks eligibility
Loans & financing
Alternative funding options
KfW Student Loan
German state development bank · Up to €650/month
Available to students at German universities; some non-EU nationals with residence permits may apply. Repayment begins after graduation.
Work during studies
Student residence permit · 140 full / 280 half days/yr
Work 140 full or 280 half days per year without a separate permit. Working-student roles at consultancies and corporates are plentiful for Mannheim students.
Living costs
Monthly budget in Mannheim
Mannheim is a central, affordable city in the Rhine-Neckar region with good student housing and fast rail links across Germany. Sharing a WG keeps costs down.
Rent (WG room)€400–€650
Food & groceries€250–€350
Transport (semester ticket)incl. in fee
Health insurance€120
Books & supplies€30–€60
Personal & leisure€150–€250
Estimated total€1,000–€1,450/month
Visa financial proof: blocked account (Sperrkonto) of €11,904/year (≈€992/month), from which you withdraw a fixed monthly amount.
"Mannheim's recruiting is unreal for Germany — consultancies and banks are on campus constantly, and it's taught in English. Paying a fraction of an MBA fee for this level felt surreal. My counsellor handled the APS and visa."
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Rami B.
MSc Management, Mannheim — Class of 2026 · 🇯🇴 Jordan
"The palace campus is beautiful, the city is affordable, and the network is excellent. The 18-month post-study permit gave me time to secure a consulting offer after graduating."
HS
Hana S.
MSc Management, Mannheim — Class of 2025 · 🇪🇬 Egypt
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How strong is Mannheim for business?
The University of Mannheim is consistently ranked Germany's #1 business school and among the strongest in Europe, with triple-crown-level accreditation and elite recruiting into consulting and finance. It's often called 'Germany's Harvard' for its business focus.
How much is tuition?
Mannheim is a public university in Baden-Württemberg, so non-EU international students pay about €1,500 per semester (≈€3,000/year) plus a small semester fee — a fraction of private business-school fees for an elite German management degree.
Is the master's taught in English?
Yes — Mannheim's Master in Management and related tracks are taught in English, so you don't need German to study. Basic German helps with internships and daily life, and the university offers language courses.
Can I work in Germany after graduating?
Yes. Germany offers an 18-month post-study job-seeking residence permit, and you can work 140 full or 280 half days per year while studying. Mannheim's recruiting pipeline into consulting, finance and industry is one of the strongest in the country.
How affordable is Mannheim?
Mannheim is an affordable, central city in the Rhine-Neckar region with good student housing. Budget roughly €1,000–€1,450/month all-in. The visa blocked account is €11,904/year.
