Master in Entrepreneurship

Kicking off a new life chapter at HHL

The “Welcome Weeks” offers a dive into the #hhlspirit. Our students get to know classmates from all of our programs and from all corners of the world, both virtually and on-site. This community event lays the foundation for a powerful network that will support them not only through their studies but far beyond.

Essentials: Learn what counts

This is where you start your HHL journey and take a deep breath of our school’s DNA. We do not only onboard your diverse class in what is essential in terms of hard skills but also develop your entrepreneurial spirit as well as your sense for teamwork and community. Moreover, we want to help you in becoming the best version of yourself by learning meaningful self leadership frameworks and gaining awareness for the cross-functional abilities needed to excel in the modern business world.​

Get inspired! – Prepare for your endeavors

Gain relevant experiences during an internship or working in an incubator to benefit from other founders and their projects. The practical options foster your international outlook and connect you to a bold network of entre- and intrapreneurs:

• Flexible option for working in an incubator – take the opportunity to gain insights into building successful ventures systematically, within an incubator or accelerator, where you will learn the methods and mechanisms required for growing a successful business.​
• Flexible option for internship in a start-up – work hand in hand with experienced founders to develop the next big thing or gather experience within a corporation or consultancy in solvingcomplex problem for future predepardness
• Flexible option for term abroad – international competencies are essential for successful managers, consultants, entrepreneurs and executives in an increasingly globalized world. This is why HHL prioritizes and maintains global partnerships. Whether it’s New York, Paris, Moscow, Stockholm, Singapore, Hong Kong or Sydney; a term abroad at one of our 140 partner universities will give you an exciting change of perspective. The HHL team will guide you before, during and after your term abroad. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore new countries, new cultures and expand your own international network.​
• Option for international study trip – ​deepen your international perspectives and experiences through an international study trip to a European startup hot spot

How to take your idea from vision to reality

Our Deep Dives are devided into three blocks – from opportunity identification and  realisation to building companies. Choose at least two full modules (40 ECTS) and complete your picture by choosing additional modules (max. 10 ECTS)

Opportunity Identification:

Let´s start from the beginning: an understanding of major trend implications on economy, society and ecology as well as a differentiated view on business models will strengthen your critical thinking. Get creative and kick-start your venture with a broad entrepreneurial mindset.

Opportunity Realisation

Get started: This deep dive will take your business from ideation to implementation! Work on how to set up marketing & sales processes, create organizational structures and learn what counts, when it comes to ethical and sustainable decision making.

Building Companies

Grow your business: learn how to grow your start-up into a high growth company and what it takes to lead mature organizational structures. Find out how to create value from innovation or change management.

The campus: In the heart of Leipzig!

The HHL campus is centrally located and, at the same time, surrounded by idyllic parks and rivers. You will experience an inspiring multicultural atmosphere and real campus flair. You also get to take advantage of the adjacent sports department of the University of Leipzig: As an HHL student, you are eligible to use all of their sports facilities and to sign up for sports courses offered by the Leipzig University. And to accommodate a flexible study schedule, we grant our students access to HHL’s premises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the library, the study areas and meeting rooms, the lounge and the Student Club any time you want! Intrigued? Please contact us – we would be delighted to show you around our campus in person! We look forward to meeting you!

In contrast to many other student cities in Germany, Leipzig offers a very high quality of life for affordable prices. The approximate living costs per month including accommodation in Leipzig are around EUR 800-1000.

The tuition fees for the complete program amount to EUR 33,900. We offer a tuition fee reduction if you submit your complete application by the following Early Bird deadlines*:

• Early Bird 1: November 30 – Discount: EUR 4,000 
• Early Bird 2: January 31 – Discount: EUR 3,000
• Early Bird 3: March 31 – Discount: EUR 1,500

This covers all tuition and examination costs and includes the tuition fees for the term abroad at one of our partner universities. And, of course, the fees do not have to be paid in one lump sum. You will pay your tuition fees in four instalments – spread out over two years. For further information, see our payment terms. One more important note: Your tuition fees are tax-deductible as an anticipated income-related expense. Check out our brochure (in German) on this for tips. Please contact your tax consultant for more 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).

Additionally, we support you in financing your Master studies. Aside from our range of financing options, we award scholarships to outstanding and particularly driven applicants.

How can you secure a scholarship? Convince us of your excellent record and your exceptional personality (please see documents below). Contact us to learn more, we will be happy to advise you!

Pay your tuition fees in installments!

After having been admitted to HHL, you are required to pay a down payment of EUR 3,000. The remaining fees will be paid as follows: The first and second installments are payable on October 1 and March 1 of the first study year. The third and fourth installments are payable on September 1 and March 1 of the second study year.