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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) Mainz

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Summer intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
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  • 31 Jan
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About the programme

The MBA at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, run by its Gutenberg School of Business (GSB Mainz), is an English-only, part-time General Management degree for people with at least three years of work experience. It lasts two years and is worth 90 ECTS. After an introduction week, classes take place at weekends, so you can study alongside a full-time job. The programme has eight modules, a practical project, a week of study abroad at a partner school (the Warsaw School of Economics or the Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen), and a Master's thesis with a final oral exam. Teaching mixes lectures with case studies, business games and role plays, plus soft skills workshops on communication and presentation. Lecturers combine academic and professional backgrounds. The next cohort starts in the summer semester of 2027.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for MBA at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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required exceptions are there on passing aptitude test

3 years

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Prerequisites

The requirements for admission to the MBA course at GSB are:  An undergraduate degree or equivalent*,  Three years’ work experience, and  An admissions interview, the result of which confirms the applicant’s suitability for the degree course.

*Applicants without an undergraduate degree or who have a qualification issued by a German careers academy (BA) or business college (VWA) can instead take an aptitude test to demonstrate they possess the requisite intellectual and technical skills and corresponding professional expertise.

Three years of professional experience and 1. university degree or equivalent

The degree is specifically designed for professionally active participants who wish to study part-time. For the most part, attendance of classroom lessons in Mainz is required only at the weekends in order to minimize potential disruption of participants’ professional commitments.

The MBA degree course is thus also suitable for graduates with degrees in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.

Please direct inquiries either to

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Franz Rothlauf

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andrej Gill or

Dr. Stefanie Klossok

Phone: +49 6131 39 - 22136

E-mail: [email protected] (opens in a new tab)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to MBA

Programme-specific documents

Individuals wishing to be admitted to the MBA program are required to submit their applications in advance.

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In addition to submission of the completed application form, applicants should also provide:

  • A summary of their academic and professional background
  • A copy of their institute of higher education diploma
  • Evidence of proficiency in the English language; this can provided in the form of proof of at least five years study of the language at school with a final grade of “sufficient” or 5 points, or alternatively

a “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL IBT) certificate with a score of at least 87, or alternatively a “B2: First Certificate in

English” Cambridge certificate

  • Also, if applicable, a letter of recommendation provided by the employer. The letter of recommendation should also provide information on any financial and time-related support provided by the employer to the applicant

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This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for MBA at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)

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Mode

online

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Application fee

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Address

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Faculty of Law, Management and

Economics (FB 03)

55099 Mainz, Germany

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

303.4 EUR

per semester

Application fee

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Estimated year-1 total cost

15,510 – 24,510 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

The tuition fee for the degree course is € 16.000

The fee can be paid in a one-time payment, two annual installments or in four biannual installments. Once a participant has been admitted to the degree course and the enrolment documents have been provided, payment of € 2000 will be due. This is deducted from the subsequent payments

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