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GISMA Business School

About GISMA Business School

GISMA Business School is a global education provider with more than 40 nationalities present across campuses in Berlin, Hamburg and Hannover. 

GISMA is partnered with awarded institutions to provide high-quality programmes that are delivered entirely in English. Such partnerships include with the prestigious Grenoble Ecole de Management, which is triple-accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB – something only 1% of the world’s business schools possess. Other partners include Kingston University and The University of Law. 

GISMA provides contemporary knowledge, ensuring you are up to date with sector trends. Free German language lessons* are also offered to students since communication skills are at the forefront of what we do, thus enabling students to have confidence in client-facing situations as well as cross-cultural communications.

Students learn in a variety of ways with a mix of theoretical knowledge, practical tasks, customized and interactive learning.

  • Programs with top global rankings
  • Excellent student services such as a dedicated Career Centre, visa support and accommodation team
  • GISMA benefits from partnerships with some of the best educational institutions from around the world
  • Scholarships and flexible payment plans available
  • Graduates will be entitled to apply for an 18-month post-study residence permit to take advantage of career opportunities in Germany

GISMA Business School Financial Aid

GISMA Business School provides a range of partial scholarship opportunities to the qualified students who have enrolled in HE programs and offers flexible payment options as well which gives students an option to pay the program fees in three installments.

Some of the scholarships offered by GISMA include:

  • Principal’s scholarship for Entrepreneurship
  • Exceptional Career Scholarship
  • Women in Business Scholarship
  • Academic Merit Scholarship
  • Rector’s scholarship
  • Family scholarship

GISMA Business School Admission Process

  • Application: International students can apply online on the official website and have to submit all the needed documents with the application.
  • Application Deadline: The application deadline of the courses varies from course to course, the students are advised to check the intakes of the course individually to know more about it.
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance) - Intake (Feb, April, June, September, November). For September admission, the students can apply by August 27.
  • BA (Hons) Business (CMI)- For Intake (September), the last date to apply is 27th August.

For other courses, the students are advised to refer to the GISMA website.

  • General Requirements: Certified exact copies of all academic qualifications; updated resume, English translations of all documents submitted and medical report of the students
  • Additional requirements: Passport issued by official authorities, Birth certificate, valid student Visa, IELTS score

English Proficiency Test: You need to submit an original score sheet of IELTS.

Course Score
BA (Hons) Business (CMI) IELTS- 6.0
BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) IELTS- 6.0
MSc in Leadership for Digital Transformation IELTS- 6.5
MBA IELTS- 6.5
TOEFL (iBT)- 94
Master in International Business IELTS- 6.5
TOEFL (iBt)- 94

GISMA Business School Highlights

college Type Private
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1999
No. of Campuses Four (including international presence in London)
Applications Accepted Online/Offline
Admission Helpline Telephone: +49 (0) 511 54609-0 (Hannover)
 +49 (0) 30 58 58 409-50 (Berlin)
Work-Study Available
Mode of Program Full time/part-time

GISMA Business School Average Tution Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition Fee

The program fees include student support services and free beginner's German classes for all students.

Courses Fees (Euro)
MBA 33,000
Master in International Business 22,000
MSc Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship 22,000
MSc Marketing Management 22,000
MSc Corporate Financial Management 15,000
MSc International Marketing 15,000
MSc Leadership and HR Management 15,000
MSc International Agribusiness 18,600
MSc in Leadership for Digital Transformation 18,600

Cost of Accommodation

While living and studying in Germany, the students can explore various accommodation options, out of many the most popular options include flat or house share.

  • The international students can apply and pay for the ‘GISMA Berlin Starter Package’, the cost of package includes 2 months’ rent, 1-month deposit, Airport pick-up and 1-month public transportation pass (which will be valid on bus, tram, and trains in Berlin).
  • The total cost of this package is 1,850 Euro and in case the student’s visa for Germany gets rejected for some reason, then they will get a refund worth 1,650 Euro and 200 Euro will be deducted as an administration fee.
  • The Student Hotel- Berlin: The Student Hotel (TSH) has a tie-up with GISMA to offer accommodation to the students at the discounted rates; the students can save 6% on accommodation prices of up to Euro 550 a year at TSH.

Know more about Studying in Germany

Tuition Fees in Germany (1st Year Average) MS: EUR 1550 | MBA: EUR 9550 | BBA: EUR 7500 | BE/Btech: EUR 2710 | BSc: EUR 1270 | MIM: EUR 12005 | MEng: EUR 5300 | MFin: EUR 9550 | MA: EUR 3900| MIS: EUR 2065
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Germany Euro 850 a Month
Entrance Exams in Germany TOEFL: 85 | IELTS: 6 | PTE: 59 You can also Study in Germany Without IELTS
Work and Study in Germany Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Germany 18 Months after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Germany Euro 75
Student Visa in Germany Given the fact that a large number of students from across the globe apply to study in various German colleges and universities, the country offers a number of visa options to people with various academic and non-academic purposes.
Intakes in Germany There are Two Intakes in Germany: Summer (April/March) and Winter (September/October).
Top Job Sectors in Germany Chemicals, Electronics, IT, Coal, Vehicles, Shipbuilding, Food and Beverages, Engineering, Machinery, Machine Tools, Textiles
Economy in Germany GDP Growth of 0.5% (2019e) 1.2% (2020e); 4th Largest Economy in the World, Largest in Europe

GISMA Business School Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

€ 7,600

Postgraduate

€ 14,350

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

€ 0

Campus accommodation

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Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.