ESB Business School - Hochschule Reutlingen

ESB Business School Campus

ESB Business School is part of public, state-funded Reutlingen University and has been setting standards in the education and training of young leaders in international business administration and business engineering for more than 50 years.

Close to Stuttgart, ESB Business School is located in a prosperous region that is home to many global players e.g., in automotive or mechanical engineering.

Truly international.

Over 2,100 students from around 70 nations live and study together on our cosmopolitan campus. Our ESB motto “Truly international” also stands for a range of degree programs with a global orientation, for study-integrated internships and semesters abroad as well as for a worldwide network of more than 120 partner universities in 40 countries. With their international experience, a 60-strong team of professors with practical experience as well as many guest lecturers and staff add even greater diversity to our lively university campus. 

Graduates of ESB Business School are highly sought after by HR recruiters at home and abroad. Since 2019, ESB Business School has also been accredited by the world’s largest accreditation organization AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and thus belongs to the top league of business schools worldwide. Only five per cent of all business schools worldwide bear this seal of quality.

ESB Business School’s quality management system was accredited by the German accreditation council. This ensures that quality development of all study programmes is part of its mission.

Studying with the ESB Spirit!

Beyond the lecture halls, ESB students actively engage in student-led initiatives that develop their skills and foster a strong sense of community. Students have the opportunity to master classic consultancy skills through real-world company projects, gain experience in interdisciplinary teams, interact with business experts, and get their first taste of practical experience in the financial markets.

The 'ESB Spirit' continues post-graduation through one of Germany's largest alumni associations, offering coaching, mentoring, and global meetups. This international network ensures that connections formed during university years continue to flourish long after students have left the campus.

Students of ESB Master's programmes

Study in 2 countries

Spend the first part of your studies in France, Ireland, Italy or Canada, and complete the second half at ESB Business School in Reutlingen.

• Taught entirely in English

• Single & Double Degree Options

• Offered with 4 partner universities within the strong network of IPBS (International Partnership of Business Schools)

Prepares you for a global management career

The MSc Global Management and Digital Competencies consists of three study blocks: two study blocks of lectures and coursework, and one thesis study block that may involve an internship with a company. 

• You will learn to recognize the effects of digitization on organizations. You will be able to successfully manage and exploit the resulting tasks and opportunities.
• You will acquire in-depth business knowledge to develop effective solutions for the challenges of globally operating companies.
• You will learn the necessary communication, analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills to operate effectively in an intercultural environment.

After graduation, you will have the knowledge and skills for a successful career in the top management of internationally-operating companies.

Duration of Study

Standard period of study 15 months, plus 6 months for students who complete an integrated internship or decide to write their master's thesis in cooperation with a company.

Detailed information on the cost of the program can be found on the IPBS website.

Additional costs:

    Registration fee: €50
    Semester fee: €167,30

Applicants who have already completed a Master's degree in Germany: Tuition fee of €650 per semester

Tübinger Tor (Watchtower from the year 1235)

In Reutlingen you’ll be studying in one of Europe's strongest industrial regions, ideally located between the Black Forest and Lake Constance in the four-country corner of Germany - France - Austria - Switzerland.

Between Stuttgart and the Swabian Jura

Studying in Reutlingen also means experiencing the charm of the old town, a lively cultural and pub scene, the Swabian Jura hills and the metropolis of Stuttgart just up the road. In and around Reutlingen there are many global players and hidden champions in industry, plenty of green, open spaces - and urban city life.

The town lies some 40 km south of Stuttgart in the state of Baden-Württemberg, a world-famous centre of mechanical and automobile engineering. Road, rail and air connections are good, so travel to places like Munich, Frankfurt, Strasbourg, the Black Forest, Lake Constance, and Zurich is very easy.

Residence Halls at ESB Business School Campus

Living in Reutlingen

Whether you are looking forward to your own four walls, the community of a shared apartment or a dormitory room on campus, all options are open to you for living in and around Reutlingen.

Many housing options are passed down from generation to generation among ESB students. Despite the changes between lecture, study abroad and internship semesters, it is no problem to always find the right place to stay.