It is important that you have accumulated a minimum of 180 credit points in your first degree programme. Ideally, your degree (Bachelor or equivalent) should be in a relevant business administration or engineering subject. However, applications from other subjects will also be considered. At least one year of professional experience after acquiring your Bachelor’s degree is also expected.

A good knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. All other applicants must submit proof of their proficiency in English, as listed below. 

• TOEFL (Institutional TOEFL is not accepted): paper-based: 580 points; computer-based: 237 points; internet-based: 94 points
• IELTS grade 7.0
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), all levels
• CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), all levels
• BEC Higher (Business English Certificate)
• Duolingo English Test (from level C1 - 130 points onwards).
• All tests confirming that the level of proficiency in English complies with the level C 1 or C 2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
• Previous degree and/or at least two years of work experience in a country where English is the first language (for example: Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, the UK or the US)

Important note: (1) Proof of English as Language of instruction from countries where English is not the first language, and/or (2) the Institutional/General TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, BEC Preliminary and BEC Vantage will not be accepted. 

Applicants with nearly adequate competency (e.g., TOEFL 90 / IELTS 6.5) with strong academic and/or professional background will be evaluated in case there is available capacity. 

• Academic background and previous studies
• Nature and scope of work experience (Global Leadership in Engineering: leadership and international experience)
• Personal motivation to study as indicated by your application documents and, if necessary, a telephone interview

Please attach all required documents (in Pdf format) to the online application form. You will need the following files for the application:

• A copy of your degree certificate (passing certificates will not be accepted) together with a grade transcript and, if necessary, a translation in either English or German if the original is issued in another language. Applicants from India, China, Vietnam and Mongolia: Please add the certificate from the academic test centre (APS; akademische Prüfstelle) to the degree and transcript Pdf document. Further information can be found on the website of the Germany embassy or the DAAD in your country.
• Grading system of your university 
• Proof of your English proficiency
• A letter of reference or another proof for each period of work experience listed
• Letter of motivation (1-2 pages): How would the MBA&E take you forward with your career plans?
• Alternatively to the letter of motivation, you may submit a motivation video of max. 2 minutes. Please send either an MP4 file or an online link with your application form.
• Your CV 
• A scan of your passport biography page (or identity card for EU applicants)

Note: Please do not send multiple applications and don't use capital letters for the texts.

“We want to empower more women for our engineering-focused MBA in Berlin”

For the October 2026 intake (new students), the MBA&E will award two Diversity Enhancement Grants. This grant, which is given as a tuition fee reduction of up to 50%.

Grants must be applied for within the online application, there is no separate grant application. The MBA grant committee will review the scholarship application once the admission decision has been made.

Eligibility Criteria

·       Citizenships: Open to applicants - especially women who are citizens of underrepresented regions and demographic groups in MBAE Program. 

·       Language Proficiency: German is not required, but a certain level is highly valued for social integration.

·       Ambition: A strong drive to commit and contribute to society and MBAE Program, and foster cross-cultural relations.

Document requirements:

1.      Submit a video in well format, clear image and voice:

o   Presenting what excites you the most about living and studying in Germany.

o   Presenting professional achievements and leadership experience regionally or internationally (especially relating to Germany).

2.      List of extracurricular and volunteer activities outlining with evidences.