ESCP Europe Wirtschaftshochschule Berlin e.V.

Berlin, Germany

About ESCP Europe Wirtschaftshochschule Berlin e.V.

ESCP Business School (officially registered in Germany as ESCP Business School Wirtschaftshochschule Berlin e.V.) is a state-recognised private business school founded in Paris in 1819, making it one of the world's oldest business schools. The Berlin campus, located at Heubnerweg 8-10 in Charlottenburg, is one of six European campuses alongside London, Madrid, Paris, Turin, and Warsaw. Across all campuses the school enrols more than 11,000 students representing 140 nationalities, taught by 220 research-active professors.

The school holds triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and EFMD and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. Its academic identity at the Berlin campus centres on three pillars — Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Digitalisation — supported by the Jean-Baptiste Say Institute for Entrepreneurship and the Blue Factory business incubator. Programmes span Bachelor in Management (BSc), Master in Management (MiM), specialised MSc degrees, MBA, Executive MBA, and doctoral studies.

ESCP charges programme-based tuition fees that are not covered by the German semester-contribution model. Fees differ between EU and non-EU applicants and range from approximately €26,300 per year (BSc, non-EU, 2026 intake) to €28,000 per year (MiM, non-EU). Instruction is primarily in English, with additional courses available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.

Key facts

Founded: 1819
Students: 11,000
International: Students from 140 nationalities across all six campuses

Founded in 1819 — one of the oldest business schools in the world

Triple-accredited: AACSB, EQUIS, and EFMD

Six European campuses enabling genuine cross-campus degree structures

Strong focus on Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Digitalisation

Blue Factory incubator and Jean-Baptiste Say Institute on the Berlin campus

Students from 140 nationalities across the institution

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

ESCP is a private institution; there is no tuition-free public-university model here. BSc (2026 intake, non-EU): approx. €26,300 in Year 1, €26,450 in Year 2, €26,550 in Year 3 (tuition + service fees). MiM (2026 entry, non-EU): approx. €28,000 per year (€25,200 tuition + €2,800 services). EU students pay slightly lower tuition (approx. €20,100–€20,350/year BSc; €24,300/year MiM). Application fee: €80 (BSc) or €180 (MiM), non-refundable. The Baden-Württemberg non-EU surcharge does not apply (Berlin campus).

Admission requirements

BSc applicants require a high school diploma (Abitur or equivalent) recognised by the institution; English proficiency IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 / CAE 180; academic transcripts for the last three years (translated into English); personal statement; and CV. MiM applicants require a completed bachelor's degree in any discipline, IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 / TOEIC 900, and a GMAT, GRE, CAT, or TAGE-MAGE score (no stated minimum). Interviews are part of the selection process. APS certificate is required for applicants whose prior qualification is from India, China, or Vietnam before applying for the German student visa — this is a German consulate requirement independent of ESCP's own admission process. No German language requirement for English-track programmes, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Berlin.

Application deadlines

MiM: four application rounds from October 2025 through June 2026 for September 2026 entry. BSc: 2026 intake closed; pre-registration open for 2027 intake. Exact round dates subject to change — check escp.eu for current deadlines.

Languages of instruction

Primarily English; courses also available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese depending on programme

Campuses & locations

Berlin Campus

Heubnerweg 8-10, 14059 Berlin (Charlottenburg); main German campus

Paris Campus

France — founding campus

London Campus

United Kingdom

Madrid Campus

Spain

Turin Campus

Italy

Warsaw Campus

Poland

Living in Berlin

Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city, with approximately 3.7 million residents and a highly international character. It is a major hub for technology start-ups, creative industries, and policy institutions, making it particularly relevant for ESCP's focus areas of entrepreneurship and digitalisation. The Charlottenburg district, where the campus is located, is one of the city's most affluent and historically significant areas, adjacent to Charlottenburg Palace and its gardens. Berlin has an extensive public transport network, relatively affordable student living costs compared to other Western European capitals, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Student life & support

The Berlin campus features modern lecture halls, a library, seminar rooms, and student social spaces. Students have access to the Blue Factory business incubator for entrepreneurial ventures and to the Jean-Baptiste Say Institute for Entrepreneurship. The campus is situated near Charlottenburg Palace gardens, offering outdoor recreation space. ESCP Berlin runs student associations and maintains connections across its six European campuses, enabling cross-campus exchanges as part of many programmes.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Master

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus