Master's in International Business (MSc) WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

Courses are completely taught in English.

Experience the Master's in International Business at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, a top-tier international programme at one of Europe's leading business schools.

WHU's Master's in International Business is one of the newest programmes in our dynamic Master of Science programme portfolio, with the same WHU seal of excellence that has consistently held top positions on the Financial Times Rankings.

Many features make the Master's in International Business special. It aims to build upon your non-business degree and give you a competitive edge in the global job market. With a structured curriculum, an integrated study abroad component, an internship, and the option to acquire a full second degree from selected partner universities, we aim to bridge what you already know with advanced business skills, international exposure, and access to WHU's unique network.

From day one on campus, you will experience the familial atmosphere at WHU ("Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung") and be part of an international and vibrant student community.

The programme begins on 1 September. It is a full-time programme taught at our campus in Vallendar.

Applicants requiring a visa: 30 April
Applicants not requiring a visa: 31 May

Tuition for the complete programme is 39,600 EUR*. This fee includes the tuition for the semester abroad at one of WHU's partner universities worldwide. Please check our website for updated tuition fee information, as this is subject to changes.

*Tuition fee for the September 2025 intake

With our Master's in International Business, you will graduate with a Master of Science degree in 21 months. You will experience a comprehensive and flexible curriculum giving you the breadth of knowledge for a career in various types of organisations.

The programme starts at the beginning of September each year. The first two semesters take place on the WHU campus in Vallendar. The eight core modules provide essential tools and knowledge across general management, which you can complement by choosing four electives from a portfolio of electives specifically for the programme. 

After your first two semesters at WHU, you will do a mandatory internship.

After the internship, you will spend one semester abroad at one of WHU's more than 200 partner universities around the world. Subsequently, you will start with your Master's thesis.

Some of our Master's students may choose the double degree option. They will spend two semesters abroad at selected partner universities and earn a full second degree, usually an MBA degree, in addition to the MSc degree from WHU.

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An internship has to be completed at the end of the second semester for a minimum of six weeks.

9,900 EUR

Tuition for the complete programme is 39,600 EUR*. This fee includes the tuition for the semester abroad at one of WHU's partner universities worldwide. Please check our website for updated tuition fee information, as this is subject to changes.

*Tuition fee for the September 2025 intake

Included in the tuition fees

Approx. 1,000 EUR per month to cover room, board, and personal expenses

For the Master's in International Business, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and no more than two years of postgraduate work experience. Applicants should show personal commitment, be passionate about collaboration, and possess excellent English language skills.

Our admission requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited institution with at least 180 ECTS. If you graduated outside of Germany, your university should be listed as “H+” at Anabin, which means that the institution is seen as equivalent to a German institute of higher education. 
• Practical experience – minimum of 12 weeks (480 hours) of practical experience in a business-related role and no more than two years of postgraduate work experience
• International experience (recommended)
• GMAT (minimum 555), GRE (minimum 158 verbal and 158 quantitative), or TM-BASE (in English, minimum 102)
• Proof of English proficiency (details below)

Candidates must apply via the online application portal found on our website: WHU Application Center.

If your application passes the first part of our selection process, you will be invited to the video-recorded interview round via Kira Talent. Kira Talent is an online video interview platform that enables the candidates to record themselves answering our interview questions.

As the last step in the application process, you will be invited to a personal interview online.

As the teaching language is English, applicants have to provide proof of their English skills.

WHU accepts the following tests and results:

• TOEFL iBT (minimum 100) (WHU Code: 0682) 
• IELTS academic (minimum 7.0 band score)
• We also accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition that you can take online.

Proof of English proficiency is not required if your first language is English, or your Bachelor's programme was completed entirely in English. In this case, proof from your university is required.

Applicants requiring a visa: 30 April
Applicants not requiring a visa: 31 May

Qualified students should not be held back by their financial situation. Therefore, there are a number of financing options available to our Master of Science students, which allow all successful candidates to study at WHU.

• Merit scholarship for candidates with an above-average GMAT, GRE, or GTEBS score
• In Praxi Diversity scholarship for international candidates
• In Praxi Women in Business scholarship for international female candidates
• WHU Excellence scholarship for candidates with an outstanding academic background and an excellent performance in the WHU Master's admission process 
• Deutschlandstipendium for particularly talented students

For complete financial aid and tuition information, please visit our fees and financing website.

Different chairs and departments at WHU sometimes hire students on a part-time basis to assist with research projects and general tasks.

Vallendar and the surrounding area offer excellent accommodation opportunities, ranging from private apartments to halls of residence, right up to "last-minute beds". Rent varies from 250 to 600 EUR, including heating.
Most students choose to live near the campus, taking advantage of the proximity to classes and the opportunity to get together at any time.
If you have any questions relating to finding accommodation or would like to receive a guest account to the actual housing list, our housing team will be happy to help: https://www.whu.edu/en/about-whu/campus-life/campus-vallendar/housing/.

The Career Centre supports you on your path of professional self-determination, helping you to reach your goals and facilitating a smooth transition from student life to work life.

At all stages of your career planning process, you will profit from a broad range of career activities. Our services include:

• Career counselling and training
• Presentations, workshops, and career fairs
• Job databases and newsletters
• Online resume database and on-campus recruiting
• Link to the WHU alumni network

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working and studying in an environment that promotes diversity and internationalisation. The organisational culture at WHU characterises a spirit of courage and innovation, a strong sense of community, a high dedication to excellence, and an intrinsic commitment to society.

WHU's study programmes are offered from two campuses in Vallendar and Düsseldorf. The Master's in International Business is offered at our Vallendar campus.

The Vallendar campus is nestled in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a 65km stretch on the Rhine River recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Teeming with historic towns, fairytale castles, and towering vineyards, Vallendar and its surroundings offer plenty to see and do.

In October 2012, WHU opened its second campus in Düsseldorf. Now WHU has two locations from which it provides new directions to German business education, and in particular, to management education.

Both the Vallendar campus and the Düsseldorf campus share the same "WHU Spirit" of mutual trust, support, and respect. With students and faculty from numerous countries, WHU offers a truly international study environment.