How Can I Apply? – B.Sc. Applied Data Science & Business Analytics

In order to start studying at the International School of Management, you must first send your documents by e-mail to our study advisors.

This is what you need for the initial check of your application, if you do NOT have a German high school diploma:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Letter of motivation
• School-leaving certificate qualifying you to study at a higher education institution (the original must be submitted by the start of your studies.)
• Proof of English language skills (min. level B2)
• Copy of your national ID card
• Digital passport photo (1 picture, colored, jpg. format, high resolution)

Alternatively, prospective students with a special educational background or a particular aptitude in their future field of study can also be recognized under the German Higher Education Act. Not sure if you possess the school entry qualification? Please ask your study advisor for more information.

After successful verification, you can register for the ISM admission test.

Admission deadlines and requirements

International applicants who require a visa for studying in Germany must submit their application documents by July 15th (for the fall semester) or by December 15th (for the spring semester) of the same year.

This is what you need for admission to the program:

• the application documents as well as
• the successful passing of the admission test.

Register for an admission test

Admission Test

The admission process selects those applicants who are best suited to study at ISM due to their abilities, motivation and personality.

The admission process takes place in one day and is divided into two parts:

1. Performance grades

The assessment includes a test in Mathematics and in English (B2 level) as well as a second foreign language - if applicable - provided prior knowledge is available of that language (only to assess the language level for the future classes). This Bachelor’s program is taught 100% in English and thus does not require previous knowledge of German language. A test or preliminary course is therefore not necessary.

2. Personal interview

The personal interview is structured as a classic job interview and examines your essential personality traits. The interview is about your career, your professional and personal development goals and reasons for your motivation to study.

Further details on the ISM admission process and the contents of the aptitude test can be found in the PDF file Information on the selection procedure for Bachelor's studies (full-time).