Global Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Düsseldorf, Germany
259 days left to apply
Application deadline
15 Jul 2027
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
9,500
EUR, see source for period
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- We require the following for your application: Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or equivalent with a copy of the official certificate) Minimum of two years postgraduate work experience Completed online application form via the WHU Online Application Center One letter of recommendation from a supervisor. Please ask your supervisor to send it via their business account to online-mba(at)whu.edu.full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5.5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 100 IELTS Academic: 7
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 25 January
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €19,000
- Semester contribution (2×)
- None
- Living costs (12 months)
- —
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The Global Online MBA programme is designed for high-achieving professionals from all over the world who are employed or self-employed and who are eager to learn more about general management to take their careers to the next level. Top five reasons to study the Global Online MBA at WHU: FLEXIBLE: Study part-time in 24 months or complete your MBA in up to five years.
- How it is organised
- WHU’s unique online learning format embodies education with a global reach. During the week, you can study anytime, anywhere, with the self-paced learning modules.
- Study abroad
- Global Online MBA students are offered one optional six-days international course experience (for an extra fee). They can choose between different options in the USA or in Asia.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Düsseldorf
The state capital on the Rhine: one big public university, an art academy with a famous past, and a large international population.
Düsseldorf is a city of about 620,000 people on the Rhine, and more than 180,000 of its residents hold a foreign passport. For a student that shows in small ways: Japanese ramen shops along Immermannstraße, forty consulates, 5,000 companies from 139…
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