ESB Business School is part of Reutlingen University, a public German institution, so the M.Sc. Global Management and Digital Competencies charges no programme tuition — the mandatory costs are the university's per-semester student contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of roughly €199 and a one-off €50 registration fee, per ESB's own programme page. That makes it one of the lower-cost routes to a notable German management master, in the same tuition-light public bracket as Mannheim, Goethe Frankfurt or Cologne rather than the private schools (WHU, ESMT, Frankfurt School). Two honest caveats to check on ESB's page before you budget: applicants who already hold a Master's degree from a German university pay an additional tuition fee (ESB quotes €650 per semester), and the state of Baden-Württemberg levies a separate tuition on non-EU/EEA international students at its public universities (commonly cited at €1,500 per semester) — the programme page does not itemise it for this degree, so confirm whether it applies to your case directly with ESB. The real budget line for most students is living costs in the Stuttgart region, not tuition. For the wider picture, see how much a MiM in Europe costs, the tuition-free routes round-up and the cheapest-MiM shortlist.
Tuition for the ESB Business School Master in Management is Public — no programme tuition; ~€199 per-semester contribution + €50 registration (EU/EEA). Non-EU/EEA students: Baden-Württemberg state tuition may apply — confirm on ESB's page for the 15 months (90 ECTS; +~6 months with an integrated internship) — winter-semester (autumn) intake program.
| Total tuition | Public — no programme tuition; ~€199 per-semester contribution + €50 registration (EU/EEA). Non-EU/EEA students: Baden-Württemberg state tuition may apply — confirm on ESB's page |
|---|---|
| Tuition (numeric) | Free (EU/EEA) |
| Program length | 15 months (90 ECTS; +~6 months with an integrated internship) — winter-semester (autumn) intake |
| Median tuition (69 euro-priced MiMs we track) | €24,500 |
Tuition is free for EU/EEA students at ESB Business School, placing the ESB Business School MiM among the most affordable Master's in Management in Europe. See how it stacks up on our cheapest MiMs in Europe and best-value shortlists.
Tuition figures are the published rate for the 2026–27 cycle and exclude living costs, travel, and optional exchange fees. Scholarships and need-based aid can materially reduce the net cost — see the FAQs below.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ESB Global Management and Digital Competencies master cost?
Is the ESB master taught in English, and is it really a Master in Management?
Sources
- ESB Business School — M.Sc. Global Management and Digital Competencies (structure: 15 months / 90 ECTS, three study blocks, IPBS partner tracks; fees €50 registration + €199.30 semester; admission — 180/210-ECTS bachelor, grade ≥2.5, ≥6 months work experience, TOEFL 88 / IELTS 6.5, no GMAT/GRE; winter intake; per-track deadlines) ↗ — ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
- ESB Business School — Master's programmes overview (Global Management and Digital Competencies is ESB's only fully-English Master's) ↗ — ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
- ESB Business School — Rankings & Accreditations (AACSB accredited since 2019; system accreditation since 2013, re-accredited 2020; FIBAA programme seals; CHE / WirtschaftsWoche domestic rankings) ↗ — ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
- Reutlingen University — Financing your studies / study costs (public university; per-semester contribution; note on state tuition for international students) ↗ — Reutlingen University
- ESB Business School — Wikipedia (founded 1971; business school of Reutlingen University, Baden-Württemberg) — corroborating context ↗ — Wikipedia