ESMT does not require a GMAT or GRE for the Master in Global Management. A strong quantitative record — competitive grades in quantitative coursework, or a STEM degree — can waive the test, and applicants may instead sit ESMT's own online Business Admissions Test. Where a score is submitted, ESMT advises that a GMAT below 600 (or a GRE below 304) is not competitive, and it does not publish a class average.
ESMT Berlin does not publish a GMAT range.
| Work experience | 0–2 years |
|---|---|
| MiMs we track admitting without a required GMAT/GRE | 64 of 103 |
A GMAT or GRE is not required to apply to the ESMT Berlin MiM — it is one of the 64 of 103 Master's in Management we track (about 62%) that admit without a required test. See every European MiM you can apply to without a GMAT on our MiM without the GMAT shortlist, or read how GMAT waivers work.
Most European MiM programs, including this one, accept the GRE and often the GMAT Focus Edition or a school-specific test as alternatives, and weigh the whole application — academics, internships, essays, and interview — rather than the score alone.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a GMAT for the ESMT Master in Global Management?
From the forums
Self-reported posts from applicants and students on public forums — useful colour, but anecdotal and unverified. Not official school data.
An applicant with a GMAT Focus 715 (≈710 classic) reported an MGM admit while also holding RSM CEMS and LBS offers, and weighed ESMT's quoted 640 guideline against peer schools.
ESMT decision-tracker entries show self-reported admits with GMAT scores of 710–750 (and a 316 GRE) — submitted scores running well above the 600 guideline.
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