Admission Process Executive MBA

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In the admission process for our Executive MBA programs, we select experienced managers, professionals and experts who fulfill the formal requirements. The student admission and selection process is the same for all three of our Executive MBA programs. Below, you will find all the relevant questions and answers to facilitate your application process.

Formal requirements for admission

Master’s entry qualification (Bachelor equal to the German system with 180 or 210 ECTS, Diploma, Magister, “2. Staatsexamen”)
Proof of at least three years of relevant full-time professional work experience (after first degree)
Initial leadership experience is an advantage
Proficiency in English (skills will be assessed during the admission process)
Passing the multi-stage admissions process successfully
Important for international applicants: If you obtained your Bachelor’s degree outside of Germany, we highly recommend applying for the VPD (and, if required, the APS) as early as possible, since the processing time can be lengthy (see further details under “Admission Process, Step 2” below).

Get Informed and Get in Touch Before Applying

To ensure a smooth application process, it is required to complete the following steps before submitting your application:

1) Participate in an Info Session or a one-on-one consultation with a Program Manager
Learn more about the programs and get your questions answered.
You can find the contact information for the respective Program Managers on the program pages:
Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Business & IT, Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation.

2) Book a consultation with the Recruitment Manager, Karolin Kronenberger
After you have gathered the necessary information, schedule a one-on-one session to discuss prerequisites and finalize any remaining questions.
Karolin Kronenberger’s contact card is available at the end of this page.

Info sessions

Application period

Our three Executive MBA programs start either in spring or in fall. We recommend to submit your Executive MBA application as early as possible to maximize your chances of admittance and ensure that you will receive full consideration.

Spring/Summer Semester for all three Executive MBA Programs

TUM online portal opens in October for application submittal

All applications must be submitted in full by March 1 at the latest to be considered.

• Round 1: Submission deadline end of December

• Round 2: Submission deadline end of January*

• Round 3: Submission deadline end of February

Fall/Winter Semester for all three Executive MBA Programs

TUM online portal opens in April for application submittal

All applications must be submitted in full by September 1 at the latest to be considered.

• Round 1: Submission deadline end of June

• Round 2: Submission deadline end of July*

• Round 3: Submission deadline end of August

* For all international applicants who have received their bachelor’s degree outside of Germany it is highly recommended to submit your application before i.e. January 31, or July 31, to process your application in the timely matter. Please note that for the admission process, only the bachelor’s degree is relevant. It has no influence if you have already obtained a master’s degree within the EU.

Admission process

All applications must be submitted on time and in full in order to be considered equally. As there are several rounds of applications, we generally consider all applications from one round first before moving on to the applications for the next round. The sooner you submit all your application documents correctly, the sooner we can give you an admission decision. We look forward to receiving your application!

Step 1: Apply online

Both national and international applicants must register on TUMonline to start their application process. Read more on the online application at TUM or watch TUMonline video tutorial.

In addition, all applicants who obtained their Master’s entrance qualification outside Germany, must apply for a verification document via uni-assist. You can have your documents reviewed by uni-assist e.V. at any time of the year. An on time application to uni-assist for prospective students is strongly recommend. At peak periods, especially in the summer months, the uni-assist process can take up to six weeks to complete.After uni-assist has completed its evaluation, you will receive a notification which you should submit in TUMonline along with your application documents.

Special conditions for certain countries: Applicants with a Master’s degree from China, India, or Vietnam must consider additional requirements set by TUM. More information on this can be found below. Please note that these additional processes can sometimes take up to 6 months or longer. Therefore, we recommend that you get informed with the requirements applicable to you in a timely manner and start with the necessary steps. This process is conducted independently of your application to TUM and cannot be influenced by it. Submission of these documents is mandatory to process your application.

Step 2: Upload of all application documents via TUMonline

Please upload the following documents as PDF files:

Complete and current resume/CV: Must be without chronological gaps, on a monthly basis, and in English. Every month since secondary school should somehow be accounted for. If you have been on a time-off for a period of time, you may provide details such as relocation, job search, family or caregiving responsibilities, travel, etc.
Letter of Motivation: in English. AI tool usage is permitted. Please refer to the document “Letter of Motivation & Essay Guidelines“ for further information.
Proof of at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience: obtained after your first academic degree and up to the time of application. Internships do not count as full-time professional experience.
Evidence can be provided through:
- Confirmation letters or references from your current and/or previous employers The letter must be on official company letterhead, signed by an authorized person (e.g. HR department or supervisor). It must explicitly include:
  - Your (contact) details
  - Your position (if applicable)
  - The exact period of employment (start and end date)
- In case of self-employment:
  - An extract from the commercial register, or
  - A confirmation from co-founders or co-managing directors
Subject and grade transcript of the first university degree: including all passed modules, ECTS and the final grade. Even if you already have a Master’s degree, the transcript from the first university’s degree must be submitted.
Copy of a valid passport or national ID card (complete / both sides)
If the original documents (e.g. academic degree documents or confirmation of professional experience) are not in English or German, please attach additionally a certified translation of the documents.
Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist.e.v. (if required): Relevant for applicants who obtained their Bachelor’s degree outside of Germany. In our experience, the VPD process can take up to six weeks, so it is crucial to start as early as possible and apply to the program without delay. TUM accepts VPDs issued up to three years before enrollment. For more details, see the TUM uni-assist info page.
Special Conditions for Certain Countries: In addition to the VPD, applicants from certain countries, e.g., China, India, or Vietnam, must fulfill additional requirements (e.g. APS – Certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center). As these procedures can take several weeks, applicants should begin them as early as possible.
Additional Essay (only for EMBA in Innovation & Business Creation): Please upload an essay on TUMonline. Refer to the document “Letter of Motivation & Essay Guidelines“ for further instructions.

Please find detailed information about the requirements of the documents in TUM Glossary of Documents and the TUM FAQs.

Step 3: Admission interview

Once your application is fully completed and approved in TUMonline, you will receive feedback as soon as possible, generally within six weeks after your application is complete. If you fulfill the central TUM requirements and pass the first stage of the application process, we will invite you for a personal admission interview in virtual format.

The admission interview will be conducted in English by our selection committee, which consists of professors, our program management team and admission manager. During the interview, alongside English skills, the applicant’s motivation, dedication, abilities and experiences will be assessed. For the Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation entrepreneurial skills will also be evaluated.

Step 4: Enrollment at TUM

After the successful completion of both stages of our admission process and the formal acceptance of the study place, further documents will be required to complete your enrollment at TUM.

Please upload the following documents as PDF files in TUMonline:

Signed application for enrollment (electronic signatures are also accepted). Available in your TUMonline account.
Passport style photo (for your Student ID)
Authentic document of the degree (final grade transcript)
Authentic document of Diploma (certificate conferring an academic degree)
In addition, if you have previously been enrolled at a German university:
- Certificate of enrollment from the most recently attended university AND
- Transcript of records of the semesters studied in Germany, including all subject-specific information, and, if applicable, time-off semesters

If you under age of 30: Proof of health insurance

Special conditions for certain countries, if you have completed your first university degree (Bachelor or similar) in China, India or Vietnam you need to be aware of additional requirements (e.g. Original APS Certificate).

As soon as you have accepted the study place, please pay your semester fee in full directly to TUM.

Only after your student fee has been paid and all documents have been submitted you will be officially enrolled as a student at TUM. Once you are officially enrolled, you will be able to print your student documents (e.g. enrollment certificate and enrollment record) and will receive your Student Card.

Please contact us concerning further questions about the admission steps.