Tuition is to be paid in four installments, payable at the beginning of each semester. Students receive a tuition payment schedule with their study agreement / invoice.

Program cost depends on the program of choice as well as various application deadlines. Tuition for our Master in Finance program is between € 19,500 and € 22,500; tuition for our MBA programs is between € 27,200 and € 32,000 (Goethe MBA) and € 31,450 and € 37,000 (Pharma MBA), respectively.

Upon accepting an offer of admission, applicants pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of € 1,000 for the Master in Finance and € 2,000 for the MBA programs.

Policies vary among companies in terms of how they view educational benefits. Representatives from GBS are available to discuss strategies for gaining corporate sponsorship within your organization. We see the program as a partnership of the student, the organization, and GBS, and we want to ensure you have all the information you need to receive adequate support from your organization.

For further information on financing your studies, see: Master in Finance, Goethe MBA Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability, and Pharma MBA.

Yes, all costs incurred in connection with our master programs, including travel expenses, books, laptops, or similar, are fully tax deductible.

For further information on financing your studies, see: Master in Finance, Goethe MBA Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability, and Pharma MBA.

A student loan may be an option for financing your studies at Goethe Business School. GBS has an attractive agreement with Brain Capital offering income-dependent repayment.

Also, in Germany, the market for student loans has been growing steadily in recent years. Keep yourself well informed and compare different offers, as the conditions vary widely. For example, the Deutsche Bildung allows one-time payments during the study programs. The state-owned KfW Bank offers loans for students younger than 44 years. For a good and constantly updated overview, also see CHE Studienkredit Test.

For further information on financing your studies, see: Master in Finance, Goethe MBA Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability, and Pharma MBA.

Yes, by appointment we offer qualified candidates the opportunity to get an on-site impression of lectures, exercises and the campus. If you are interested, please contact our Recruiting & Admissions team via email under recruiting@gbs.uni-frankfurt.de along with a copy of your current CV.

Yes, we are happy to provide you with the contact information of a current student or alumnus. We will try to find a student or alumnus whose academic and/or professional background best matches yours. Please contact recruiting@gbs.uni-frankfurt.de for further assistance.

Admission to GBS master programs requires an English proficiency at a higher B2 (CEFR) level, ideally C1. GBS accepts standardized certificates (e.g., TOEFL-iBT, IELTS, or ELLT) as proof of English proficiency. If you are a native speaker or have worked in an English-speaking country (for over a year), waivers are possible. Applicants who have already completed graduate studies delivered in English can submit appropriate documentation as proof.

Please refer to the admissions pages of the respective program for admissions requirements: Master in Finance, Goethe MBA Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability, and Pharma MBA.

Yes, program regulations allow the possibility of transfer credit. Please note, however, that recognition of coursework is to be completed during the admission process, i.e. before starting the program. In order to complete this process, we will need your academic transcripts (showing CP earned and date of completion for the courses), as well as the respective course syllabi. The syllabi should include the “key concepts” and "learning objectives” for the course in consideration.

Joining the program in a semester later than semester 1 is only possible if you have been awarded the relevant transfer credits when applying for the program. According to the program regulations, the eligibility of being enrolled in a specific semester requires the successful completion of (a specific number of) specific modules.

There are three application deadlines which differ for each of our programs. Depending on the adherence to these deadlines, you will receive a discount on tuition fees. Please refer to the admissions pages of the respective program for relevant dates: Master in Finance, Goethe MBA Digital Transformation | Data Science | Sustainability, and Pharma MBA.

The admissions process starts with a thorough review of your documents. Usually, within three working weeks, you will receive feedback on whether your application has been successful and whether you have been admitted to the program. This allows you to coordinate study time and working hours with your employer at an early stage. 

Candidates with an undergraduate degree (i.e., bachelor or equivalent) of 210 credit points (CP) based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) are eligible for admission. Candidates with less than 210 CP at the undergraduate level can have their post-university professional work experience assessed for up to 30 CP during the admissions process in the form of an admissions interview.

To apply for the Master in Finance program, a minimum of one year post-undergraduate qualified professional experience in the field of finance is required. Internships or trainee programs can not be taken into account. For the Goethe MBA, a minimum of 1 year post-undergraduate work experience is required. Pharma MBA candidates are requested to apply with at least 2 years post-undergraduate work experience in a pharma-related capacity. Internships or trainee programs can usually not be taken into account.

A notarized copy is a hard-copy of the original document which has been certified, legalized, or validated by a notary or comparable institution (e.g. College or University). It cannot be submitted digitally as a scan and must be presented as a hard-copy.

When not in class, you will stay connected with your professors and fellow students through the virtual learning platform MaxBrain. The platform serves as a vital communication center to manage deadlines and course materials, and to share group work, thus maintaining the communication flow between students, faculty, and administration.

If you have failed to successfully complete a module's academic requirement at its first examination attempt, you will be given two opportunities for make-up. The first and second attempts to successfully complete a course take place in the semester in which the course is taught. The third and final attempt is offered with the next cohort (group of students) when the course is again offered a year later.

Relevant course material, textbooks and instructions are in English.

In the first three semesters, lectures take place on Friday afternoons (1 pm to 8 pm) and Saturdays (9 am to 5:00 pm) on 8-10 weekends, final module exams included. In semester 4, the master thesis is written, i.e. students are not expected to be on campus on a regular basis. This format leaves enough room to coordinate work, study, and leisure time. All dates are fixed well in advance, allowing for long-term planning of personal and professional schedules.

The time for self-study varies depending on your prior knowledge, the semester, and the courses. According to the feedback we collected from alumni, students should expect to invest about 10 to 15 hours a week to prepare for the courses.

Although parts of the learning content are provided on the learning platform MaxBrain, GBS strongly encourages students to attend all courses: The interactive dialogue between fellow students and lecturers can only take place in plenary and helps to convey and understand the content using current case studies.

The interactive and personal dialogue between fellow students and lecturers in class is essential for the successful completion of the program and for building a strong network of peers. This is why e-learning or blended learning is primarily implemented in the self-study phases.

Yes, faculty members are normally available between class sessions and after residencies. Each course also has its own communication tools where faculty and students can exchange ideas and request feedback. Additionally, you will always find faculty available before and after classes and even joining students for lunch and special events.

Yes. The program format both minimizes the time students need to be on campus and the amount of travel / time away from work. In total, there are ca. 60 days of classroom instruction over approx. 30 weekends in a four-semester period. That is, students travel to Frankfurt about 30 times during the program. All dates are fixed well in advance allowing for long-term planning of personal and professional schedules.

If you are an applicant coming from a country outside the European Union, please note that you will require a student visa to study in Germany. The German authorities will however not issue a student visa for part-time programs in Germany. Therefore, if you are able to relocate to Germany on a different type of visa other than a student visa, then you may be eligible to study with us.

If you wish to obtain a student visa, you will have to look into full-time programs in Germany. A good starting point may be the website of the German Academic Exchange Service.

Classroom instruction takes place in semesters 1-3, on Fridays and Saturdays. Semesters run from October to February and April to August; March and September are lecture-free periods. Please note that in the semester break, make-up exams may take place.

The Master in Finance starts annually at the beginning of the summer semester. Both MBA programs begin annually at the beginning of the winter semester.