Tuition for the HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management Master in Management is €38,500 (total programme) for the 21–24 months program.
| Total tuition | €38,500 (total programme) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (numeric) | €38,500 |
| Program length | 21–24 months |
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 HHL Full-time Master in Management cost?
The total programme fee is €38,500, covering 21–24 months of study including a compulsory term abroad.² Applying in an earlier admissions round (November or January deadlines) can unlock a tuition discount. Living costs in Leipzig — one of Germany's more affordable university cities — are a further consideration.
Where does HHL rank for the Master in Management?
HHL placed 46th worldwide in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2025, with a weighted three-year salary of approximately US $134,000 — one of the highest figures in the ranking — and an 89% employment rate at three months.⁵ In the QS Business Masters Rankings (Management) 2026, HHL placed in the 101–110 band.³
When is the HHL Master in Management application deadline?
HHL admits once a year for a September start, with four rolling decision rounds. Early Bird deadlines fall around 30 November, 31 January and 31 March, with a final deadline around 31 May–30 June; earlier rounds typically carry a tuition discount.² Dates for the 2027/28 intake are not yet published.
What is the difference between the FT salary figure and HHL's own reported salary?
The Financial Times reports a weighted three-year salary of approximately US $134,000 for HHL graduates — a career-adjusted, alumni-survey figure compiled according to the FT's methodology.⁵ HHL's own 2024 Employment Report records an average gross starting salary of approximately €81,500 — a school-reported figure based on graduates' first roles after completing the programme.⁴ The two figures use different methodologies and time horizons and should not be compared directly.
Sources
- HHL — Full-time Master in Management ↗ — HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
- HHL — Application (full-time M.Sc.) ↗ — HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
- HHL — Accreditation & rankings ↗ — HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
- HHL — Employment Report 2024 ↗ — HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times