HHL APPLICATION PROCESS

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

We are happy to support you before and during your application. This page will guide you through the key steps and provide all relevant information to help you complete your application smoothly. After you have submitted your application, you will be contacted 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* – (Admission test* can be submitted until Jan 31)
  • January 31: Early Bird 2* –  (Admission test* can be submitted until March 31)
  • March 31: Early Bird 3* –  (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)

*For information on Early Bird discounts associated with each program, please refer to the respective program page. You can find an overview of all programs here.
**GMAT/GRE or HHL Entry Test

We strongly recommend that international non-EU applicants who require a visa submit their applications as early as possible. In the event of a successful application, this allows for sufficient time to complete the visa process and significantly increases the likelihood of arriving in time for the program start in September.

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Application Process

Step 1:

YOU complete and submit your online application*

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Step 2:

WE review your application and give you our first feedback

Step 3:

YOU will be invited for an interview with a member of HHL´s academic team

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.

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

Need further assistance with your application?

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