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18 Best Master's Business Administration (MBA) Programs in Germany

Across Germany, 13 universities offer 18 Master's Business Administration (MBA) programs; the most common length is 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Universität Hamburg, Universität Köln and Hochschule Darmstadt.

1Master's Degree
FH Fern-Fachhochschule Hamburg logo
Germany

MBA General Management

Fern-Fachhochschule Hamburg — The MBA in General Management at Fern-Fachhochschule Hamburg provides a comprehensive foundation in leadership, strategic planning, and organizational behavior. This cour...

Master's DegreeLevel
5 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
2Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Betriebswirtschaft (Business Administration)

Universität Hamburg — Overview of the Master's in BetriebswirtschaftThe Master's degree in Betriebswirtschaft (Business Administration) at Universität Hamburg is designed to equip students wit...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
3Master's Degree
UK Universität Köln logo
QS World #272 #22 in Germany Germany

Business Administration - Accounting & Taxation

Universität Köln — The Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting & Taxation at Universität Köln is designed to provide students with an in-depth underst...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
4Master's Degree
UK Universität Köln logo
QS World #272 #22 in Germany Germany

Business Administration - Corporate Development

Universität Köln — Course OverviewThe Master's Degree in Business Administration – Corporate Development at Universität Köln is designed for students looking to enhance their managerial and...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
5Master's Degree
UK Universität Köln logo
QS World #272 #22 in Germany Germany

Business Administration - Finance

Universität Köln — The Master's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance at Universität Köln provides a comprehensive understanding of financial management, investment anal...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
6Master's Degree
HD Hochschule Darmstadt logo
#72 in Germany Germany

Master of Business Administration

Hochschule Darmstadt — Hochschule Darmstadt’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a berufsbegleitend program for building management competence for leadership roles. The degree focuses o...

Master's DegreeLevel
3-semestrige Variante (full-time) und 4-semestrige VarianteDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
7Master's Degree
UP Universität Passau logo
#92 in Germany Germany

Business Administration

Universität Passau — The Master's in Business Administration at Universität Passau is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of business principles and practices. The cur...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSe / SoSeIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
8Master's Degree
W– WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management logo
#97 in Germany Germany

Full-Time MBA

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management — The Full-Time MBA program at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is designed for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their skills in management and...

Master's DegreeLevel
12 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
9Master's Degree
W– WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management logo
#97 in Germany Germany

Global Online MBA

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management — The Global Online MBA at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in a rapidly changing global business env...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 to 5 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
10Master's Degree
W– WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management logo
#97 in Germany Germany

Online MBA European Summer Program

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management — The Online MBA European Summer Program at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their managerial skills while gaining...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
11Master's Degree
W– WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management logo
#97 in Germany Germany

Part-Time MBA

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management — The Part-Time MBA program at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is designed for professionals who wish to continue their careers while gaining advanced business kno...

Master's DegreeLevel
24 monthsDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
12Master's Degree
DH Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) logo
#106 in Germany Germany

Master of Business Administration

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) — The Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) offers a Master of Business Administration designed for non-economics graduates and other non-bus...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
13Master's Degree
HA Hochschule Anhalt (FH), Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften logo
#132 in Germany Germany

Master of Business Administration Agrarmanagement

Hochschule Anhalt (FH), Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften — The Master of Business Administration in Agrimanagement at Hochschule Anhalt is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the agricu...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
14Master's Degree
CB Cologne Business School logo
#138 in Germany Germany

Master of Business Administration

Cologne Business School — Cologne Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management is a full-time program with 120 ECTS and a winter start. Students study mana...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
WinterIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
15Master's Degree
HA Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen logo
#148 in Germany Germany

IBR Global MBA

Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen — Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen offers the IBR Global MBA (Master). The programme is a blend of residential periods and assignments built as practical in-company projects...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
16Master's Degree
NS Nordakademie, Staatlich anerkannte private Fachhochschule mit dualen Studiengängen logo
#177 in Germany Germany

Master of Business Administration Mba

Nordakademie, Staatlich anerkannte private Fachhochschule mit dualen Studiengängen — The Nordakademie Master of Business Administration (MBA) focuses on three pillars. Students study business foundations such as company purpose, external and internal acco...

Master's DegreeLevel
24 Monate berufsbegleitendDuration
Full TimeMode
AprilOctoberIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
17Master's Degree
RF Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln logo
#184 in Germany Germany

International Business Administration

Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln — The Master's Degree in International Business Administration at Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in today'...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business Administration (MBA)
18Master's Degree
IF IST-Hochschule fur Management logo
#197 in Germany Germany

Master of Business Administration Mba

IST-Hochschule fur Management — IST-Hochschule fur Management offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) designed for professionals aiming for a leadership position. The course builds business adm...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 Semesters (full-time) / 5 Semesters (part-time)Duration
Full TimeMode
Oktober-StartIntake
Business Administration (MBA)

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #193 (Universität Hamburg) to #272 (Universität Köln); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Universität Hamburg has the largest research record in this group, with 21,131,387 citations and an h-index of 1,039. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 5 Semester. 78% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (56% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Business Administration (MBA) in Germany?

Universität Hamburg (QS World #193), Universität Köln (QS World #272) and Hochschule Darmstadt (#72 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's Business Administration (MBA) course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 5 Semester the next most common.

When do Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 56% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Business Administration (MBA) online with a university in Germany?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses in Germany?

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, with 4, ahead of Universität Köln (3).

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