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International School of Management

The International School of Management (ISM), founded in 1990, is a state-recognized private University of Applied Sciences with campuses across Dortmund, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Berlin. Hosting more than 3,800 students from 80+ nationalities, ISM combines global diversity with a highly personalized learning experience, supported by a low 7:1 student-faculty ratio. 

ISM is accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities, FIBAA, and the German Accreditation Council, with distance-learning programs certified by ZFU. In 2024, ISM also became the first private German University of Applied Sciences to earn AACSB accreditation, placing it among the world’s top 6% of business schools. The school is consistently ranked as a top performer in the CHE University Ranking for student support, practice relevance, and study abroad opportunities, and is recognized for strong links with business and international mobility.

A hallmark of ISM is its outstanding career outcomes. Over 60% of students secure job offers before graduating, and within six months of completing their degree, placement rates exceed 90%. The university’s career services, integrated internships, and close ties with industry ensure students gain hands-on exposure throughout their studies. ISM’s graduates are recruited by leading multinational companies such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Deutsche Bank, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Adidas, Lufthansa, Bosch, and Siemens, reflecting the school’s strong corporate network. Many students also benefit from entrepreneurial support and consultancy projects with real-world firms, further boosting employability.

On the academic front, ISM offers a wide portfolio of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA programs, with many taught in English and embedded with mandatory international study experiences across its 190+ partner universities worldwide. With its global orientation, rigorous accreditations, and career-driven ecosystem, ISM stands out as one of Germany’s leading destinations for management and business education.