Mannheim Business School

Mannheim, Germany · Public · 1-year full-time MBA (12-15 months; September start)

Editor's notes

Mannheim is a Germany-career MBA, and it says so: 93% of the Class of 2023 work in Germany. Your letter and interviews should show you've thought about that market, including German. The school pays up to €2,000 if you reach B1 by the start, and the FAQ calls fluent German the biggest factor in finding a job.
Plan for the case round. The second interview is with the Career Development team, not admissions, and it follows a case you prepare at home. That tells you what they're checking: whether employers will hire you. Treat it like a consulting case interview.
Apply early in the cycle. The early-bird rounds cut tuition by up to €4,000 if you're admitted, and applicants who need an APS certificate or a visa face earlier final deadlines. Start APS early if your degree is from China, Vietnam or India.
Hit the recommended score. The GMAT (or GRE) can't be waived, the recommended floor is 565 on the Focus Edition, and 615 or above earns a small discount and helps with the outstanding-candidate scholarship.