APPLICATION
FULL-TIME MASTER IN MANAGEMENT

(General Management and Finance)

Thank you for choosing HHL as your partner for your future.

We are happy to assist you before and during your application for the Full-time Master in Management or Full-time Master in Management | Finance. For any questions about your eligibility, the programs´ content or the application process please contact Jana Vogel. After you have submitted your application, Milena Vogelmann will contact you to guide you through the next steps of the admission process.

Please review the checklist below before submitting your application. You can save your application at any time and continue it later.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Application Deadlines

November 30: Early Bird 1 – Discount: EUR 4,500 (Admission test* can be submitted until Jan 31)
January 31: Early Bird 2 – Discount: EUR 3,000 (Admission test* can be submitted until March 31)
March 31: Early Bird 3 – Discount: EUR 1,500 (Admission test* can be submitted until June 30)
May 31: final deadline for international (non-EU) applicants (Admission test* can be submitted until August 15)
June 30: final deadline for EU applicants and non-EU applicants not requiring a visa to Germany (Admission test* can be submitted until August 15)

*GMAT/GRE or HHL Entry Test

Start your application now

Application Process

Step 1:

YOU complete and submit your online application*

Step 2:

WE review your application and give you our first feedback

Step 3:

YOU will be invited for an interview with one of our HHL professors

Step 4:

WE communicate our decision within 7-10 days

Step 5:

YOU accept our offer by signing the contract and paying the commitment fee within 2 weeks

*Once you have completed your profile you will be invited via email to upload your documents. Please watch out for an email from HHL.

Admission Criteria

Master in Management (General & Finance Track):

The admissions process at HHL is based on a holistic evaluation of each applicant’s profile. In addition to academic achievements, we highly value practical and international experience, motivation, team spirit, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong sense of responsibility. The personal interview with an HHL professor is the most important part of the process, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the candidate. While the GMAT (or GRE/HHL admission test) is also taken into account in the admission decision, the test result is particularly important when selecting a partner university for the exchange program.

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or other business-related programs, e.g. Business Informatics, Business Psychology, Business Law, Economics, Industrial Engineering etc. (with a minimum of 180 credits, of which 40 – 60 credits in business-related subjects)
Above average academic performance during both high school (Abitur) and Bachelor degree
A valid HHL Entry Test, GMAT, or GRE
A minimum TOEFL score of 90 (or IELTS of 7.0) or a Bachelor degree completed in English
3 or more months of professional experience by the program’s start date

Application Checklist

Are you ready to start your HHL journey? Have a look at our checklist to make sure you have all the required documents ready:

Mandatory documents to submit your application:

Curriculum vitae
Letter of motivation
Copy of your high-school diploma (Abitur)
Current/final transcript of your Bachelor’s degree
Passport photo

Further application documents are (those can be submitted later)*:

Proof of a minimum of 3 months of relevant practical work experience
Copy of Degree Certificate (if already available)
Proof of English proficiency
GMAT or GRE or HHL Entry Test (our GMAT code is ZCB-P6-03 and our GRE code is 4061)

Applicants from China, India and Vietnam need an APS certificate in order to be able to study at a German university. Please visit APS China, APS India or APS Vietnam for further information.

*In order to receive the early bird discount, you must have submitted your application by the above deadlines, as well as submit all missing documents and tests (including GMAT/GRE or HHL Entry Test) and successfully pass the HHL admissions interview until January 31 (Early Bird 1), March 31 (Early Bird 2) or June 30 (Early Bird 3).

Admission Interview

After you have submitted your application online and your eligibility for the program has been confirmed, you will be invited to a virtual admission interview with an HHL professor.

The interviews will take place on the following dates, and you are welcome to choose the one that suits you best:

– 07.11.2025
– 05.12. 2025
– 16.12. 2025
– Further dates will follow

The interview usually takes about 45 minutes and consists of the following parts:

1. Personal Fit
The interview aims to gain a personal impression of you and test your analytical abilities. Your interviewer will seek to learn more about your personal and academic background, as well as your motivation to study at HHL. The following aspects will be evaluated:

Personality (ability to work in a team, maturity, self-confidence, communication skills
Leadership potential (leadership ability, motivation and energy, growth mindset)
Motivation and interest for HHL

2. Case Study
In the second part of the interview, you will be challenged in a small business case to test your problem-solving skills and fundamental business sense. The following aspects will be evaluated:

Problem-solving abilities (analytical abilities, structuring, flexibility, creativity, business understanding)
Discussion (assessment ability, argumentation, critical faculty)
Personality (appearance, theoretical ability, self-confidence)

3. Feedback and your questions
In the last section, you will receive some immediate feedback on your interview performance and have the chance to ask questions.

After a successful interview, your complete application will be discussed by our admissions committee. You will be informed about the decision approximately 7-10 days after the interview.

A key requirement for admission to HHL’s Master and MBA programs is a standardized test like the GMAT, GRE, or the HHL Entry Test. This test helps evaluate candidates’ suitability for advanced business studies. It is the standardized part of the application, enabling fair comparisons between diverse applicants. Unsure about what to expect? We compiled an informative test overview, check it out:

Admission Tests – Facts & Figures