Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria – ISM Germany

For Native (EU) Students:

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    Completed secondary education equivalent to German Abitur or UK A-levels.

o    Minimum passing grade usually required (around 60-70% or equivalent).

·         Entrance Exams:

o    No mandatory entrance exams generally required.

o    Some programs may require an interview or additional assessment.

·         English Language Proficiency:

o    IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0 (with no section below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge English.

o    Exemptions may apply for students from English-speaking countries.

·         Other Requirements:

o    Submission of a personal statement or motivation letter.

o    Possible interview (online or in-person) to assess motivation and communication skills.

·         Visa:

o    Not required for EU nationals due to free movement within EU.

For International (Non-EU) Students:

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    Completed secondary education recognized as equivalent by ISM (equivalent to German Abitur or UK A-levels).

o    Must meet minimum academic standards based on their home country's qualifications.

·         Entrance Exams:

o    No mandatory entrance exams generally required.

o    Some programs may ask for interviews or additional assessments.

·         English Language Proficiency:

o    IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0 (with no section below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge English.

o    Some flexibility with internal English assessments or foundation courses if scores are lower.

o    Exemptions may apply for students from English-speaking countries.

·         Other Requirements:

o    Personal statement or motivation letter required.

o    Interview (usually online) to assess motivation and English proficiency.

·         Visa:

o    Student visa and residence permit required to study in Germany.

Graduate Eligibility Criteria – ISM Germany

For Native (EU) Students:

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    Hold a recognized bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

o    Some programs (like MBA) may require relevant work experience.

·         Entrance Exams:

o    Generally, no mandatory entrance exams.

o    Some programs may require interviews or additional assessments.

·         English Proficiency:

o    IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0 (with no section below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge English.

o    Exemptions may apply for graduates from majority English-speaking countries.

·         Other Requirements:

o    Submission of a personal statement or motivation letter outlining career goals.

o    Possible interview (online or in-person) to evaluate motivation and communication skills.

·         Visa:

o    Not required for EU nationals due to free movement within the EU.

For International (Non-EU) Students:

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    Hold a recognized bachelor’s degree or equivalent accepted by ISM.

o    Some programs may require relevant work experience, especially MBA or professional courses.

·         Entrance Exams:

o    Generally, no mandatory exams.

o    Interviews or assessments may be required.

·         English Language Proficiency:

o    IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0 (with no section below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge English.

o    Flexibility may be given with internal English tests or foundation/preparatory courses.

o    Exemptions for graduates from majority English-speaking countries.

·         Other Requirements:a

o    Personal statement or motivation letter required.

o    Interview (usually online) to assess motivation and language proficiency.

·         Visa:

o    Student visa and residence permit required for studying in Germany.