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.
- ✓ 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.
Same field, different schools
| School | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannheim ★ This programme | 🇩🇪 Germany | Master's | 2 years | ≈€3,000/yr |
| ESADE MBA QS #13 biz | 🇪🇸 Spain | Master's | 12–18 months | €79,300 |
| Rotman MBA QS #21 | 🇨🇦 Canada | Master's | 2 years | CA$135,300 |
| Indiana Kelley Top US public | 🇺🇸 USA | Bachelor's | 4 years | $43,300/yr |
What you'll need
| Academic | 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 | |
Mannheim is selective and quantitative. Your counsellor helps you position your application (and GMAT where useful) and handles the APS certificate where needed.
Core areas
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
Application timeline
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 |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available to students at German universities; some non-EU nationals with residence permits may apply. Repayment begins after graduation.
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.
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.
Visa financial proof: blocked account (Sperrkonto) of €11,904/year (≈€992/month), from which you withdraw a fixed monthly amount.
German student visa requirements
| Visa type | National Visa (Type D) for study | |
| Admission letter | Official admission from University of Mannheim | |
| Financial proof | Blocked account €11,904/year (≈€992/month) | |
| Health insurance | German statutory or recognised private insurance | |
| Processing | 6–12 weeks at nearest German embassy | |
| Post-graduation | 18-month job-seeking residence permit (§ 20 AufenthG) | |
Hear from our students
"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."
"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."
Frequently asked questions
Ready to apply for Management?
Start your free application with a counsellor who knows German admissions, the APS and blocked account.