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How much does WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management cost for international students?
WHU is a private business school, so tuition applies to every student, EU and non-EU alike, unlike the public universities that make up most of this guide. The Bachelor in International Business Administration costs 9,100 EUR per semester; roughly half of WHU's Bachelor students use a scholarship or another financing option, and BAföG-eligible students can qualify for a full or partial waiver.
On top of tuition, every student pays a separate semester contribution that covers administration, the student body, and (at most German universities) a transport ticket.
| Programme | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor in International Business Administration | 9,100 EUR per semester |
| Master's programmes (MSc) | 9,900–11,000 EUR per semester |
Tuition already being charged does not remove the visa's proof-of-funds requirement. For the student visa you still need to show about 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, separately from whatever you pay WHU directly.
What are the application deadlines?
WHU does not publish a separate deadline for non-EU applicants; the same application window and the same three admission rounds apply to everyone, regardless of nationality. Bachelor applies only for a September winter intake; there is no summer Bachelor start.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor, Round 1 (recommended if you need a visa) | Winter (September 2027) | 31 January 2027 |
| Bachelor, Round 2 | Winter (September 2027) | 31 March 2027 |
| Bachelor, Round 3 (final) | Winter (September 2027) | 15 May 2027 |
| Master's / MBA programmes | Own application portal | Deadlines vary by programme |
How do you apply to WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management?
Through WHU's own online application portal. WHU does not use uni-assist, and unlike universities with their own free portal, WHU charges its own application fee — 75 EUR with a voucher code valid until 31 March 2027, rising to 150 EUR after that. Admission also runs through WHU's own selection process rather than grades alone: an analytical test, an online assessment, and one-on-one interviews.
Pick your programme and check its language and its practical-experience requirement
Check whether the programme is taught in English or bilingually, and note that the Bachelor also requires a six-week internship or apprenticeship in a business-related field, completed before the programme starts.
Register in WHU's application portal
Create your account, prepare a CV and a letter of motivation, upload your school documents, and pay the application fee. The portal opens 15 October 2026 for entry in September 2027.
Submit before your round's deadline
31 January 2027 for the first round, recommended if you need a visa; 31 March or 15 May 2027 for the later rounds. English test results and proof of your internship are due by 15 May 2027 at the latest, whichever round you apply in.
Complete the online admission round, then start your visa
The admission round is entirely online: an analytical test, an assessment, and interviews, with a decision usually within a week. You need the admission letter for your visa appointment, and appointments in peak season take six to twelve weeks.
How many programmes are taught in English?
WHU's Bachelor in International Business Administration is taught in English (with an optional German track), and all of WHU's Master's, MBA, and doctoral programmes are taught entirely in English.
Which English certificates does WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management accept?
TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic are the standard, alongside Cambridge C1 Advanced, and WHU is explicit that only the official score counts, not the TOEFL “MyBest Scores” composite. Applicants who are graduating from a secondary school where the language of instruction is English may be exempt from the test altogether, on upload of a confirmation from the school; this waiver is not limited to a fixed list of English-speaking countries.
| Certificate | Typical range |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | Minimum 95 (classic scoring), or minimum 5 on the new format valid from January 2026; code 0682 |
| Institutional TOEFL (ITP) | Minimum 597 |
| IELTS Academic | Minimum 7.0 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | Minimum grade C |
| Waiver | Graduating from an English-medium secondary school (not limited to specific countries) |
The exact score is fixed centrally for the Bachelor programme, unlike universities that set it per programme.
When does the semester start?
WHU confirms Bachelor studies begin 1 September 2027, with a Welcome Week at the end of August.
About WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is Germany's oldest private business school, founded in 1984 in Vallendar on the initiative of the Koblenz Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and renamed in 1993 for its benefactor Otto Beisheim. It runs two campuses, in Vallendar on the Rhine near Koblenz and in Düsseldorf, and focuses on general management education with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, small class sizes, and an international, mostly English-taught curriculum.
Because it is private, WHU manages its own admissions, tuition, and much of student housing directly, rather than through uni-assist or a public Studierendenwerk, which is the main practical difference an international applicant needs to plan around here.
Frequently asked questions
Does WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management use uni-assist?
No. WHU runs its own online application portal and charges its own application fee — 75 EUR with an early voucher code and 150 EUR later — instead of uni-assist's roughly 75 EUR first-application fee. There is no uni-assist account either way, but a fee applies regardless of which route a university uses.
Do I need German to study at WHU?
No. The Bachelor in International Business Administration and all Master's, MBA, and doctoral programmes are taught in English. Vallendar is a small town, though, so everyday German still helps outside the WHU campus for things like shopping, city registration, and dealing with authorities.
What does WHU require when you enrol?
Proof of German health insurance, your admission letter, your passport, and your qualifications are the standard German enrolment set. See our health insurance comparison.
Does an English-taught Bachelor replace the language test?
At WHU, the waiver depends on where you studied, not just the language: you may be exempt if you are graduating from a secondary school where English is the language of instruction, confirmed by an upload from your school, and this is not restricted to a fixed list of countries.
Visa Support
Your visa support at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Three steps from your admission letter to a visa plan built for your nationality.
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Enter your university access code
The WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management provides it: check your international office page, or ask them by email.
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Your plan is ready
Documents, deadlines and your visa appointment, in the right order.