Master of Business Administration in International Management (MBA)
Pforzheim University · Pforzheim, Germany
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15 June (if a visa is required) or 31 July (if no visa is required) for September entry 15 December (if a visa is required) or 31 January (if no visa is required) for March entry (Business graduates only)
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
4,600
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Duration
3 semesters, 4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree At least two years of full-time work experience after first academic degree TOEFL or IELTS (or proof that the language of instruction for the previous programme of study was English) GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): expected score 550+ or equivalent GRE GMAT Focus Edition: expected score 515+ or equivalent GRE A GMAT waiver is possible with a very good CGPA of first academic degree Letter of motivation plus essay on extracurricular activities APS (for applicants from China, Vietnam and…full text
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 100 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Pforzheim University. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- 15 June (if a visa is required) or 31 July (if no visa is required) for September entry 15 December (if a visa is required) or 31 January (if no visa is required) for March entry (Business graduates only)
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €9,200
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €414
- Living costs (12 months)
- €9,000
- First year, about
- €18,614
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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The MBA International Management (MBA IM) at Pforzheim University Business School prepares you to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. Today’s business environment is evolving rapidly, confronting executives and professionals with complex demands: increasing globalisation across economies, societies, environments, and cultures; the rise of new technologies, the growing importance of information and communication technologies, and heightened expectations regarding…
- How it is organised
- SEMESTER ONE Foundations in Accounting & Finance (5 ECTS) Foundations in Marketing (5) Foundations in Business Functions (9) Foundations in Economics (5) Management Skills I (1) Research Methods I (2) Company Experience I (1) SEMESTER TWO Innovation & Digital Business (5) Sustainable Globalisation…
- Internships
- An eight-week period between semesters two and three offers a time frame for internships. Students are encouraged to write their thesis with a company / an institution in semester four.
- Part-time work
- Companies in the area offer working student jobs. For individual students, jobs as student assistants are available at the university.
- Degree
- Joint or double degree with a partner university.
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 Pforzheim
The Gold City between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, with a design school, an engineering school and a business school on one campus road.
Pforzheim has made jewellery and watches since the 1760s, and the Hochschule Pforzheim started in 1877 as a craft school to train people for exactly that trade.
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