About the university
Munich Business School (MBS) is a private, state-recognised business school in Munich with more than 1,000 students from over 80 countries. It gained AACSB accreditation in 2025, which MBS says places it among the top 6% of business schools worldwide.
MBS teaches only business. Its master's programmes are 100% in English and last 18 months, including a semester abroad (24 months for the dual-degree route): International Business with seven specialisations, Finance, AI Transformation, International Marketing and Brand Management, and Sports Management and Media. It also runs a 12-month full-time MBA and a Bachelor in International Business with an English track.
For Indian students, MBS offers English teaching and two intakes a year in Munich. Unlike public universities it charges tuition, so compare the €25,740 master's fee with free public options. MBS says Indian applicants may need an APS certificate, and those with certain degrees may also need a dMAT result.
Budget carefully for housing: MBS's partner residences cost €700–1,260 a month.
- Type
- Private, state-recognised business school
- Students
- 1,000+ from 80+ nationalities (MBS)
- Accreditation
- AACSB accredited since 2025; FIBAA and the German Science Council (Wissenschaftsrat) also shown
- Master's tuition
- €25,740 for an 18-month master's (€1,430 a month)
- Bachelor's tuition
- €48,720 for 7 semesters (€1,160 a month)
- Intakes
- September and February
Rankings
QS Global MBA Rankings (as quoted by MBS) 2027
#5 in Germany, #49 in Europe
QS Global MBA Rankings: employability (as quoted by MBS) 2027
#4 in Germany
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €17,160
- Duration
- 18 months (24 months as a dual degree)
- Intakes
- September; February (spring start for the Master International Business only)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge 173; waived if your first degree was taught in English
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €17,160
- Duration
- 18 months (24 months as a dual degree)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge 173; waived if your first degree was taught in English
- Postgraduate
Master Innovation & Entrepreneurship | AI Transformation
- Fee / year
- €17,160
- Duration
- 18 months (24 months as a dual degree)
- Intakes
- September (check spring availability with MBS)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge 173; waived if your first degree was taught in English
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €32,000
- Duration
- 12 months (60 ECTS)
- Intakes
- September; spring (MBS lists March/April)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56 or Duolingo 115; waived with an English-taught degree or two years of English-language work
- Postgraduate
Master International Marketing and Brand Management
- Fee / year
- €17,160
- Duration
- 18 months (24 months as a dual degree)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge 173; waived if your first degree was taught in English
- Postgraduate
Master International Business: Corporate Finance
- Fee / year
- €17,160
- Duration
- 18 months (24 months as a dual degree)
- Intakes
- September; February (spring start for the Master International Business only)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge 173; waived if your first degree was taught in English
- Postgraduate
Master International Business: Innovation and Digital Business
- Fee / year
- €17,160
- Duration
- 18 months (24 months as a dual degree)
- Intakes
- September; February (spring start for the Master International Business only)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge 173; waived if your first degree was taught in English
- Postgraduate
Master International Business: International Marketing
- Fee / year
- €17,160
- Duration
- 18 months (24 months as a dual degree)
- Intakes
- September; February (spring start for the Master International Business only)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge 173; waived if your first degree was taught in English
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master International Business | 18 months (24 months as a dual degree) | €17,160 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
| Master in Finance | 18 months (24 months as a dual degree) | €17,160 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
| Master Innovation & Entrepreneurship | AI Transformation | 18 months (24 months as a dual degree) | €17,160 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
| MBA (full time) | 12 months (60 ECTS) | €32,000 | ≈ ₹33.9 lakh |
| Master International Marketing and Brand Management | 18 months (24 months as a dual degree) | €17,160 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
| Master International Business: Corporate Finance | 18 months (24 months as a dual degree) | €17,160 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
| Master International Business: Innovation and Digital Business | 18 months (24 months as a dual degree) | €17,160 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
| Master International Business: International Marketing | 18 months (24 months as a dual degree) | €17,160 | ≈ ₹18.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Munich Business School with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- Master's
MBS BEST Scholarship (master's)
Value: Up to €4,000 off tuition (up to €2,000 in each of semesters 1 and 2)
Eligibility: A very good bachelor's grade average and willingness to get involved at MBS.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's
MBS Explorer Scholarship (master's)
Value: Up to €4,000 off tuition
Eligibility: Voluntary work, founding a company or family-business involvement, and/or documented financial need.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Full-time MBA
MBA Global Thinker, Responsible Leader and Smart Entrepreneur Scholarships
Value: Up to €2,000 off tuition
Eligibility: A personal statement on the scholarship's theme, sent with your first online application; late requests are not possible.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's
MBS BEST Scholarship (bachelor's)
Value: 10–50% off tuition in semesters 1 and 2 (up to €3,480 a semester)
Eligibility: A very good school-leaving grade, voluntary commitments and willingness to commit to MBS.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and master's
Early Bird discount
Value: €1,000 off tuition
Eligibility: Apply by 15 October (February start) or 15 February (September start).
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A school-leaving qualification that gives university access in Bavaria; MBS points to uni-assist's admission check for international certificates. Check early whether an Indian Class 12 certificate is enough or whether you need the Pre-Bachelor.
- You can apply with your three most recent school reports and send the final certificate before you start.
- Monthly application rounds, each closing on the 15th; places are limited.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS. Business, management and economics graduates apply directly; others can qualify through MBS's online Pre-Master.
- Shortlisted applicants have a 30–45 minute interview, on campus or on Microsoft Teams, which may include a case study.
- Full-time MBA: any recognised degree plus at least two years of relevant work experience after it.
- Non-EU deadlines: 30 April for September and 31 October for February. MBS asks Indian applicants to allow an extra month for the visa, and says you may need an APS certificate (and, for some degrees, a dMAT result).
Documents
- Online application with answers to motivation questions
- CV (and photo for the bachelor's)
- Degree certificate and transcripts, or Class 12 mark sheet and school reports
- English test result (unless waived)
- One-page personal statement if you apply for a scholarship
- APS certificate and dMAT result where MBS asks for them
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 85 (at least 22 in writing and 20 in the other sections for the master's) |
| PTE Academic | 56 |
| Duolingo English Test | 115 |
| Waiver | No test needed if your schooling (for the bachelor's) or first degree (for the master's) was taught in English; MBA applicants can also use two years of English-language work |
Accommodation and living costs
MBS has no halls of its own but has two partner residences with special conditions for enrolled MBS students. You book directly with the provider, places go in order of application, and MBS is not part of the lease.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| revo Munich Apartments: shared duplexSouth Munich, about 20 minutes from MBS by U5; WiFi, bills and gym included | €700per month | ≈ ₹74,200 |
| revo Munich Apartments: single studio€1,000 deposit, or deposit-free on request | €1,200per month | ≈ ₹1.3 lakh |
| The Base MunichNorth Munich near Olympiapark; no deposit; move-in 1 September or 1 February | €1,260per month | ≈ ₹1.3 lakh |
| Non-EU enrolment fee€690 for EU/EFTA students | €1,490one-off | ≈ ₹1.6 lakh |
Campus and location
MBS is a business school in Munich with more than 1,000 students from over 80 nationalities.
- Master's programmes include a semester abroad at a partner university, or an internship option for students with work experience.
- Dual-degree routes extend the master's to 24 months.
- Interviews can be held on campus or online.
- MBS ranks #4 in Germany in the TUM Entrepreneurship Ranking 2025 for start-ups founded per 1,000 students (as quoted by MBS).
Careers and graduate outcomes
MBS publishes outcome figures for its full-time MBA. These are the school's own figures and not a promise of a job. For post-study work rules, see our Germany guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MBA students with a job offer before graduating | 70% | MBS full-time MBA page |
| Average salary after the MBA | €80,923 | MBS full-time MBA page |
| Average salary increase after the MBA | 91% | MBS full-time MBA page |
Studying in Germany
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FAQs
How much does a master's at Munich Business School cost?
€25,740 for the 18-month programme, or €1,430 a month, plus a €1,490 enrolment fee for non-EU students and a €60 application fee. An Early Bird discount of €1,000 and scholarships of up to €4,000 can lower the cost.
Is MBS a public university?
No. MBS is a private, state-recognised business school, so it charges tuition, unlike German public universities.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 85, PTE 56, Duolingo 115). The test is waived if your first degree was taught in English.
When are the intakes and deadlines?
September and February. Non-EU applicants should apply by 30 April for September or 31 October for February, and Indian applicants should allow an extra month for the visa.
Do I need an APS certificate?
MBS says applicants from India may need an APS certificate, and some may also need a dMAT result. See our Germany guide for details.
Sources
- Munich Business School: home page (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: Master International Business (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: Master in Finance (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: Master AI Transformation (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: Master International Marketing and Brand Management (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: master's overview (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: full-time MBA (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: Bachelor International Business (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: scholarships and financing (opens in a new tab)
- MBS: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.munich-business-school.de (opens in a new tab)
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