A typical ESMT Berlin MiM cohort is around 71 students , drawn from 25 nationalities.
| Class size | 71 |
|---|---|
| Average age | 23 |
| International | 83% |
| Female | 63% |
| Nationalities | 25 |
Academic backgrounds
Business & management (46%) · Engineering (15%) · Communications & international studies (8%) · Finance & accounting (6%) · Economics (4%) · Computer science (1%)
Frequently asked questions
How long is the ESMT Master in Global Management and is it in English?
It is a two-year, full-time programme taught entirely in English — English is ESMT's working and teaching language, and it is widely spoken in Berlin. The 2026–2028 cohort begins on 8 September 2026.
What careers do ESMT graduates pursue?
Placement leans towards consulting, technology and finance, with industry roles rounding out the cohort, and benefits from Berlin's position as one of Europe's leading startup and technology hubs. The FT 2025 table reports a 95% employment rate at three months.
Do you need a GMAT for the ESMT Master in Global Management?
No — the GMAT and GRE are optional. ESMT can waive the test for applicants with a strong quantitative record (competitive grades in quantitative subjects, or a STEM degree), and offers its own online Business Admissions Test as an alternative. If you submit a score, ESMT advises that a GMAT below 600 or a GRE below 304 is not competitive, and it does not publish a class average. Admitted applicants who share scores on forums such as GMAT Club have reported GMATs in the 710–750 range.
What is the ESMT Master in Global Management class profile?
The 2025–2027 cohort is 71 students from 25 nationalities — 83% international and 63% women, with an average age of 23. Academic backgrounds span business and management (46%) and engineering (15%), with a long tail across communications, finance, economics and computer science.
From the forums
Self-reported posts from applicants and students on public forums — useful colour, but anecdotal and unverified. Not official school data.
A student noted German-language ability is effectively expected for German consulting roles, with technology and operations roles dominating the cohort's placements.
Sources
- ESMT Berlin — Master in Global Management (MGM) ↗ — ESMT Berlin
- ESMT Berlin — Master in Global Management admissions ↗ — ESMT Berlin
- ESMT Berlin — Master programs fees & financing ↗ — ESMT Berlin
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times
- QS Business Masters Rankings: Management 2026 ↗ — QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- ESMT Berlin — Master programs class profiles ↗ — ESMT Berlin
- ESMT Berlin — Master programs careers & employment ↗ — ESMT Berlin