International School of Management Numerus Clausus

International School of Management (ISM): Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

Dortmund Berlin Frankfurt am Main Stuttgart Munich Cologne Hamburg

International School of Management

The International School of Management (ISM) is a state-recognised, non-profit private university with campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Berlin and Stuttgart. Founded in 1990, ISM has grown to over 3,000 students of more than 75 nationalities. The university is located in major German cities, offering students an urban campus environment and proximity to cultural attractions and business centres. The main campus in Dortmund is located in the heart of the city, while other campuses are strategically located in major cities such as Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin.

ISM offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes with a focus on business administration, management and related disciplines.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (private (state-approved))

of international students

27%

No. of students (2022)

3,355

Term model

SemesterTrimester

Most Selective Study Programs at International School of Management (ISM)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).