Can you give me an idea about the overall cost of doing an MBA in Germany including tuition, living expenses, visa, and flight tickets?

Your German MBA costs will fall between 40,000 and 75,000 euros overall for a 12 to 15 month program, and the biggest swing factor is whether you choose a public university with minimal fees or a private business school with full program tuition. On top of tuition, you must show a blocked account covering your annual living costs before your visa is approved.

Summary Cost Estimate For A 1 Year Program

Where Each Expense Comes From

• Public universities charge only 150 to 400 euros per semester in contributions, though Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students around 1,500 euros per semester; true English language full-time MBAs at public schools are limited.
• Well known private schools like WHU Otto Beisheim, Mannheim Business School, Frankfurt School of Finance, and ESMT Berlin charge 30,000 to 55,000 euros in tuition.
• The mandatory blocked account requires 11,904 euros a year, roughly 992 euros a month, to prove you can support yourself.
• Health insurance runs 120 to 140 euros a month, and flights typically cost 500 to 1,200 euros depending on your home country.

My Advice

Apply early to private business schools since many offer merit based scholarships or early bird tuition discounts that can shave thousands off your total, and open your blocked account well ahead of your visa appointment so proof of funds never becomes the reason your start date slips.