Master's in Finance (MSc) EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

The programme follows international standards and is therefore 100% in English.

In addition, our EBS Language Center offers a wide range of opportunities to broaden your language and intercultural horizons.

The Master's in Finance programme is divided into different stages. At the beginning of the programme, we prepare you for your future research work and support you in the further development of your leadership skills. Building on this, you will deal with the essential issues of your field, consolidate newly acquired knowledge and grow as a leader.

Core Modules

• Financial Statement Analysis for Security Valuation
• Fundamentals of Corporate Valuation
• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Applied Corporate Valuation
• Financial Modelling
• Empirical Finance

Elective Modules

• Alternative Investments and Derivatives
• Mega Projects – Finance, Risk & Society
• Risk Management in Financial Institutions
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Accounting for Merger & Acquisitions and IFRS
• Economics of Financial Markets and Crises

Field Project

• Wealth Creation through Active Asset Allocation
• Applied Business Analytics Hackathon
• Corporate Finance and Investment Banking

Professional Development Workshops

• Python
• Statistics
• Econometrics
• Key Skills for a Modern Financial Professional

The programme comprises four semesters (120 ECTS) and can be started each year in the autumn semester or spring semester. The programme can be shortened to two semesters (accelerated track | 60 ECTS) with the appropriate qualifications. With an additional semester abroad (dual degree option), you have the opportunity to acquire a double degree.

The programme takes place entirely on site. Should the situation require it, the courses can also take place in hybrid form in individual cases.

EBS Universität conducts a holistic selection process. We assess the above minimum scores in the context of your overall profile, professional experience and background.

There are no application deadlines at EBS; however, early application is particularly recommended for international candidates and scholarship seekers.

Application recommendation for non-EU applicants with visa requirements:
To start in the autumn semester: end of May
To start in the spring semester: end of September

Please apply well in advance, considering the visa process duration in your home country.

Semester Abroad Track | Practice Track:
33,780 EUR in total

Accelerated Track:
27,830 EUR in total

The programme comprises four semesters and concludes with a Master’s thesis – often in cooperation with a company. The last semester is reserved for your stay abroad at one of our more than 200 partner universities.

Every person is different: several ways to do a Master’s degree at EBS Universität

We have designed the EBS Master's programmes to be flexible, depending on your level of knowledge, skills and goals. Take the study path that best suits you and your circumstances:

Semester Abroad Track

The Semester Abroad Track comprises two semesters at EBS Universität and one semester at one of our 200 partner universities abroad and concludes with the thesis. 

Accelerated Track

If applicants meet the relevant requirements (Bachelor's degree with 240 ECTS) and have already gained experience abroad, they can shorten the Master's programme to two semesters. 

Practice Track

This track includes two semesters of study at EBS Universität, an intensive, long internship in the third semester and a final thesis. 

Dual Degree

Students can extend their study abroad at one of our partner universities by one semester and receive a double degree. 

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EBS is pure internationality. Whether in the curriculum, in the English-language lectures or on the intercultural campus, you can feel everywhere that internationality is part of the EBS DNA.

Semester Abroad Track (120 ECTS)

With the Semester Abroad Track, you gain experience abroad and prepare yourself for an international career. This track comprises the first two semesters at EBS, the third semester abroad at one of our 200 partner universities and concludes in the fourth semester with your thesis.

Practice Track (120 ECTS)

Have you already gained sufficient experience abroad? Then the Practice Track offers you the chance to focus on your practical experience. This track comprises the first two semesters at EBS, one semester for internships and one semester for your thesis. The long and intensive internships can be completed either in the third or fourth semester. The remaining semester is dedicated to your thesis, which may be assigned by a company.

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Semester Abroad Track | Practice Track:
33,780 EUR in total

Accelerated Track:
27,830 EUR in total

Included in the tuition fees

Of course, the cost of living also depends on your own standards and preferences. This is an overview of the average costs you can expect in Germany:

• Accommodation: 450 to 700 EUR/month
• Health insurance: 130 EUR per month
• Food: 250 EUR per month
• Course material: max. 50 EUR per course
• Semester ticket: 132.80 EUR

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Begin your application by submitting the following documents:

• A Bachelor’s degree and transcripts in any field of study with at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent recognised qualification
• English language certificate (details below)
• A valid GMAT (either classic or new Focus edition – scores will be based on GMAC's percentile tables), GRE, Business Admissions Test (BAT), EBSgrad Test, Common Admissions Test (CAT)

If your application documents meet our admission requirements, we will invite you to an individual interview. During this interview, we will assess your motivation and social skills. The decisive factors are your motivation to perform and learn, your social communication profile, your willingness to take on social responsibility, and your initiative.

Proof of proficient English language skills:

• TOEFL iBT score min. 95
• ESOL min. CPE
• IELTS min. band score 7
• Duolingo score min. 12

EBS Universität conducts a holistic selection process. We assess the above minimum scores in the context of your overall profile, professional experience and background.

There are no application deadlines at EBS; however, early application is particularly recommended for international candidates and scholarship seekers.

Application recommendation for non-EU applicants with visa requirements:
To start in the autumn semester: end of May
To start in the spring semester: end of September

Please apply well in advance, considering the visa process duration in your home country.

We want to make the programme accessible for all excellent applicants – independent of their economic situation. Decisive factors are your performance, motivation, and personality. The financing options for a study programme are diverse, and often, a combination of the various options can be helpful. Look at our student finance options to find out which offer suits you best.

Finance offers from EBS Universität:

• EBS Scholarship
• EBS Education Fund
• Alumni discount
• Loyalty bonus
• Family discount

Support from the EBS alumni:

• EBS Alumni Education Fund
• EBS Alumni Arnd Schikowsky Award
• EBS Alumni Martin Krämer Award
• EBS Alumni Law-Abroad Award

The search for a suitable home at the new place of study is essential. We offer personal support and various university services to make it easier for you to start your studies. We are happy to help you find affordable, furnished, and convenient accommodation near the campus. To make this process as efficient as possible for you, we provide an online accommodation/apartment forum on our student platform. There, you will find all vacant, private apartments near EBS Universität. You have automatic access once you have enrolled to study at EBS.

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The Career Services Center of the EBS is at the interface between the university, its students and the business world. We support you when you take your first successful steps into the working world with professional preparation, individual consulting, and many opportunities to encounter our comprehensive network.

When founded in 1971, the EBS was Germany's first private, state-recognised business school. We have a closely interwoven and successful worldwide alumni network, and our contacts in the business world are diverse and numerous. The mission of EBS is to empower you to use this great network, thus shaping your career success and for your benefit.

To make it easier for you to start your studies and guide you optimally through the study programme, we offer personal support and various university services. We take care of questions and concerns about your studies, from semester tickets and course planning to issuing certificates.

• Coaching & Leadership Hub
• International Programmes Office
• EBS Language Center
• Housing Service
• Service Point
• Learning Center
• IT Service

Empowering you to make a difference in the world

EBS Universität is one of the leading private business universities in Germany. Around 2,200 students and doctoral students are currently studying and researching at the EBS faculties.

Nestled in the picturesque town of Oestrich-Winkel near the financial hub of Frankfurt, EBS offers a unique academic experience beyond education; it's your gateway to a world of opportunity and personal growth. With an international focus and a strong network, our Master's programmes are designed to elevate your skills and career prospects.

EBS, renowned for its academic excellence, is the place where the leaders of tomorrow are educated. It achieves this with state-of-the-art didactic methods, a Coaching & Leadership Hub dedicated to strengthening leadership skills and a unique teaching approach – project-based, challenge-based learning. This enables students at EBS to get the best out of themselves and are ideally equipped to make a difference in the world.

Leadership personalities – made by EBS

Leadership at EBS does not just mean getting to the top; it also means making a difference. We asked our graduates how studying at EBS has shaped their careers. Each of them has taken a unique path, and yet they are all united by the ambition to make a lasting impact in the world. Learn more...

Rankings and accreditations – excellent quality

Independent institutions confirm the excellence of our teaching and research – all EBS Universität’s study programmes are internationally recognised and accredited by the German Accreditation Council, and the university itself is AACSB accredited. In addition, EBS regularly achieves top ratings in renowned university rankings. Learn more...

Education takes place on the historic but modern teaching-enhanced Campus Schloss – in the heart of Europe, in the centre of Germany, in the immediate vicinity of the business metropolis of Frankfurt in the Rheingau Oestrich-Winkel (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

We attach great importance to life on campus, not only in terms of university teaching but also in being a place for socialising, exchanging, and sharing activities. Students play a key role in this by making the campus a lively community meeting place and event location. Learn more...