Study Entrepreneurship in Germany: 33 Universities with 49 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2022/2023)

Updated: 05-29-2022 | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Are you an entrepreneur? Do you have an innovative idea that can improve the world? Do you want to work for yourself and on your own? Or contribute to a company by taking risks to shape change?

Then entrepreneurship is exactly your subject! In it, you deal with developing and managing a business venture to make a profit by taking multiple risks in the corporate world. You'll learn how it works to start a new business, grow it and scale it.

Entrepreneurships is playing an increasingly important role at German universities - not least because a whole series of unicorns (startups with a market valuation of at least €1 billion) have been created in the context of universities: Did you know that e.g. Zalando was founded by alumni of WHU Vallendar, Flixbus by alumni of TU Munich, Trivago by alumni of HHL Leipzig?

Overview

Study Programs in English

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

0,- € (17 programs for EU citizens, 16 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

24,000 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between May 31 and May 15

Summer Semester

between May 31 and September 30

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Top-ranked German Universities in Entrepreneurship

Top 100 Worldwide

Top 250 Worldwide

National Ranking

#9Financial Times - European Business School Rankings

ESMT Berlin

private (state-approved) University

No. of Students: approx. 400 students

Program Fees: 6,625 € - 9,500 € (per semester)

Forbes - The Best International MBAs: One-Year Programs #10, Financial Times - Masters in Management #26, Financial Times - Executive MBA Ranking #39, The Economist - Which MBA? #46, Financial Times - Global MBA Ranking #80, QS World University Rankings - Global MBA Rankings 2021 #83

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#38Times Higher Education Ranking

Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 42,000 students

Program Fees: 7,000 € - 9,750 € (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52

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Tuition Fees

Free
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1500€/sem
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5 English Degree Programs for Entrepreneurship in Germany

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Online Course

Professional Master Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Technology

Professional Master

Application open all year

24000€

Tuition Fees
(overall)

1 - 1.5 Years

Duration

Learn three critical subjects in one master’s programChoose your track: Entrepreneurship or Corporate TrackGet first-hand practical experience during this Professional Master’s Program

IU International University of Applied Sciences
Bad Honnef / Berlin

Save up to 50% Online Course

Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

2214€ 1107€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3 Years

Duration

Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Online Course

Responsible Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

19800€

Tuition Fees
(overall)

3 Years

Duration

Become an entrepreneur with broad competenciesFlexibility - Study completely onlineGet excellent support from your mentors

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg

Marketing & Innovation

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 30 Jun/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Mar (Summer)

5340€ / 6840€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Learn to merge consumer psychology and new technologies to develop your marketing skillsFind out how to meet consumer’s needs with digital toolsWork in small groups on practical projects with the industry

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Düsseldorf

Master in Entrepreneurship (MiE)

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 30 Apr/31 May (Winter)

8966€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 - 2 Years

Duration

Become an expert entrepreneurGet the opportunity to obtain a double degree from a partner university abroadAccess great career and salary opportunities

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2022/2023

Summer Semester 2023

Winter Semester 2023/2024

Open Programs

39 programs

7 programs

43 programs

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)

28.6% local admission restriction (local NC)

49% no admission restriction

22.4% no information provided

Application Process

81.6% directly at University

14.3% via uni-assist

5 English Degree Programs for Entrepreneurship in Germany

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg

Design & Innovation

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 30 Jun/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Mar (Summer)

5340€ / 6840€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Learn about innovation, digitalization and disruptive technologiesUnderstand real user needs to develop relevant products and servicesTake your design brackground to a strategic level

Hamburg University of Technology
Hamburg

Top 650 worldwideTop 55 national

Global Technology and Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship (GTIME)

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 01 Mar (Winter)

3250€ - 12753€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

A unique program offered jointly by renowned universitiesLearn how to successfully manage innovation processes around the globePractice with real companies in a hands-on program

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 30 Jun/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Mar (Summer)

5340€ / 6840€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Learn the keystones of developing your own business ideasWork in practical projects with brand companies, agencies or start-upsCareer opportunities in innovative sectors and companies

ESMT Berlin
Berlin

Early Bird Discount Top 50 worldwideBlended learning

Part-time MBA in Business Innovation

Master of Business Administration

Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter)

9500€ 8250€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

A unique MBA with unique areas of specialization#1 Business School in Germany according to the Financial TimesBlended learning: 80% online + 20% in person

ESMT Berlin
Berlin

Top 50 worldwideOnline Course

Global Online MBA

Master of Business Administration

Application Deadlines: 28 Aug (Winter) - 24 Apr (Summer)

6625€

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Internship and social impact project in Germany or abroad to obtain invaluable experience#1 Business School in Germany according to the Financial TimesWork while you study - a hands-on MBA

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (3 programs )

Minimum:

72 (5 programs )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )

Maximum:

7 (10 programs )

Maximum:

108 (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (7 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (3 programs )

Maximum:

7 (10 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

72 (5 programs )

Maximum:

108 (1 program )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (7 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Entrepreneurship in Germany

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg

Top 950 worldwideTop 75 national

International Business Administration & Entrepreneurship (Major) + Economics (Minor)

Bachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3 Years

Duration

Become an international business administrator with an entrepreneurship approachSpecialize in EconomicsStudy one semester abroad or complete a double degree program

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
Soest

Blended learning

International Management & Information Systems

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Nov/31 Jan (Summer)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Set yourself up for success as an international manager with a unique blend of top IT skillsBenefit from the endless learning opportunities of this blended learning programGain practical experience working for a company or doing a semester abroad

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg

Top 950 worldwideTop 75 national

Management & Entrepreneurship

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Personalize your study experience—with a choice of electivesCombine research with real-world applicationGet a double degree with the University of Cranfield (UK)