International School of Management · Dortmund, Germany We'll get you into International School of Management on a single application — or refund our service fee
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Scholarships for Kazakhstanis — up to €5,000
The StudyRoom service is free: the university pays the commission. Click a scholarship to see the conditions.
- до €5,000 ISM Talent Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for outstanding bachelor and master applicants with strong academic record.
Details → - до €4,000 ISM Diversity Scholarship
Award supporting international students who contribute to the diversity of the ISM cohort.
Details → - до €3,000 ISM Engagement Scholarship
Award for applicants with outstanding extracurricular, voluntary or sports engagement.
Details → - до €992/мес DAAD Scholarship
German Academic Exchange Service scholarship for international Master's students in Germany.
Details → - до €5,000 ISM MBA Scholarship
Tuition reduction for outstanding MBA candidates with strong leadership profile.
Details → - €300/мес Deutschlandstipendium
German national merit scholarship co-funded by federal government and private sponsors.
Details →
Programme from €4,990 + housing
Same scenario, with a scholarship applied
Scholarships can be combined — an exact estimate is available from your advisor.
43 programmes across 16 fields
Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 6.5 or who need a bridging year.
Admission requirements
Documents and scores
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- School certificate / diploma
certificate with no low grades (≈4.0+/5) guideline -
- IELTS
from 6 -
- Entrance exams
ISM Online English Test - Motivation letter
1 page- References
1–2 from teachers / employer- Proof of funds
~€15,000 held for 28+ days
IELTS below 6? That's not a blocker.
Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 6, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.
* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.
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Housing & campuses (click for details)
Where to live — real prices
Партнёрские резиденции ISM в Дортмунде — single rooms и shared apartments недалеко от кампуса.
Современные резиденции The Fizz и государственные общежития Studierendenwerk в Дортмунде, Мюнхене, Франкфурте, Гамбурге.
Wohngemeinschaft — традиционные shared-квартиры с немецкими студентами, типичный вариант в Германии.
Studios в крупных кампусных городах — более дорогой baseline в Мюнхене и Франкфурте.
Campuses — where lectures take place
Главный кампус ISM с 1990 года — Otto-Hahn-Straße. Все программы доступны, центральный административный hub.
Открыт в 2007 году в финансовом центре Европы — сильные программы Finance, International Management, MBA.
Открыт в 2009 году — кампус в столице Баварии, BMW и Siemens рядом для индустриальных партнёрств.
Открыт в 2010 году — портовый город, сильные программы Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
International School of Management
International School of Management (ISM) is a private, state-recognised University of Applied Sciences in Germany, founded in 1990 in Dortmund. It has grown into a seven-campus network across Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin, with over 3,200 students. ISM is fully FIBAA-accredited and holds AACSB accreditation (since 2024), placing it among the small group of triple-quality German business schools.
ISM is consistently ranked among the top private business schools in Germany. The 2019 Wirtschaftswoche ranking placed ISM 4th among private universities and 14th overall for business administration. The 2023 CHE Ranking gave ISM top marks for support at the beginning of studies, graduation in due course, and work experience integration.
All English-taught Bachelor and Master programmes follow an international curriculum with a compulsory semester abroad at one of ISM's 188 partner universities in 43 countries. The student cohort is highly international, with strong intakes from Eastern Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. English-language pathways include B.Sc. International Management, B.Sc. Finance & Management, B.Sc. Applied Data Science, M.Sc. International Management, M.Sc. Finance, M.Sc. Logistics, M.A. Luxury & Fashion Management and a full-time / part-time MBA.
Rankings and facts
- Founded 1990 in Dortmund — renamed ISM in 1992
- 7 campuses: Dortmund, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin
- 3,200+ students, FIBAA + AACSB accredited (AACSB since 2024)
- Ranked 4th among private German universities (Wirtschaftswoche 2019)
- 188 partner universities across 43 countries
- Compulsory semester abroad on all on-campus Bachelor and Master programmes
- Industry partners: BMW, Lufthansa, Motel One, Deloitte, L'Oréal
Visa, insurance, documents
Студенческая виза
+Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.
Медицинская страховка
+NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.
Перевод документов
+Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.
Финансовое подтверждение
+Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).
When to apply to International School of Management
Application deadlines
- 15 July 2027 20 progs.
Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.
10–12 months before start
Shortlisting programmes and universities, checking requirements and deadlines on official sites.
8–10 months before
Applying directly to the university, sitting a language test (IELTS/TOEFL) and subject exams.
4–6 months before
Receiving an offer, gathering financial documents, applying for a student visa.
1–2 months before
Visa, booking accommodation, flight.
International School of Management on the map
Dortmund, Germany
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