WHU admits to the Master in Management for a September start, with deadlines that depend on whether you need a visa — 30 April for visa applicants and 31 May for EU/EEA and no-visa applicants for the 2026 intake. The Responsible Leader Scholarship (75% of tuition) considers applications submitted by 30 March. Dates for the September 2027 intake are not published yet.
Exact dates for the upcoming intake are confirmed against the school's official admissions page as they are published. See every European school's confirmed rounds side by side on our interactive deadlines timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the WHU Master in Management cost?
Tuition is €40,400 for the 120-credit track and €33,000 for the 90-credit track (2026 figures). WHU awards a Responsible Leader Scholarship covering 75% of tuition with no separate application required, though only applications submitted by 30 March are considered. Living costs in the Vallendar/Koblenz area are modest by German standards.
When are the WHU Master in Management application deadlines?
WHU admits for a September start. For the 2026 intake the deadline was 30 April for applicants needing a visa and 31 May for EU/EEA and no-visa applicants. Scholarship consideration favours applications submitted by 30 March. Dates for the September 2027 intake are not published yet, so applying early is an advantage.
Do you need a GMAT for the WHU Master in Management?
Yes — WHU requires a test score for admission. Accepted tests are the GMAT (minimum 555), GRE (minimum 158Q/158V), and the GTEBS/TM-WISO (minimum 102). You may apply without a score, but any offer issued will be conditional until a qualifying result is received. Competitive self-reported scores on GMAT Club have clustered in the 650–710 range.
Sources
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management — Master in Management ↗ — WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
- WHU – Master in Management application & admissions ↗ — WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
- WHU – Master of Science programs fees & financing ↗ — WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times
- QS Business Masters Rankings: Management 2026 ↗ — QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- WHU – Master in Management Career Entry Report (Class 2020–2024) ↗ — WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management