Overview
An 18-month, part-time program designed for experienced professionals. Features flexible block weeks and extended weekends, with a focus on leadership and general management.
About Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Based in Germany, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management draws applicants who want an EMBA built around their existing career rather than a break from it. Continental Europe offers globally elite institutions, genuinely international cohorts and — at public universities — some of the lowest tuition in the developed world, all inside the EU's integrated labour market.
Why Frankfurt School of Finance and Management stands out
Every school on a shortlist claims excellence; what matters is the specific edge you would actually use. For Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, that edge is concrete — Flexible 18-month part-time format designed for working professionals.
- Flexible 18-month part-time format designed for working professionals.
- Tuition: €49,500 (Early bird discounts available).
- International module and personalized leadership development.
- Ranked #54 globally by Financial Times (2025).
The EMBA at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
A part-time or modular Executive MBA for senior managers and leaders who keep working full-time while studying on weekends or in intensive blocks.
EMBA — an executive-format MBA taught alongside full-time work, delivered in Germany.
Who is eligible
What the committee looks for
- Proven academic excellence in previous studies.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Tests & admission requirements
- GMAT or GRE is typically not required but can strengthen an application.
- English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS) required for non-native speakers unless previous degree was in English.
Frankfurt School's own admissions test or interview assessment may be used.
What you'll submit
- Online Application Form
- CV / Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of University Degree & Transcripts
- Copy of Passport / ID
- Interview (on campus or video call)
Applicants should clearly articulate their motivation for the EMBA, career goals, and what they can contribute to the class.
How the process works
- Submit Online Application
- Admissions Interview (approx. 45-60 mins)
- Admissions Committee Decision
- Acceptance & Enrollment
Application timeline & prep
- Build your profile (12–18 months out)
Map your story to what Frankfurt School of Finance and Management actually values, and close obvious gaps in leadership evidence, academics or career progression before you apply.
- Take your tests (9–12 months out)
Typical expectation: GMAT or GRE is typically not required but can strengthen an application. English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS) required for non-native speakers unless previous degree was in English. Frankfurt School's own admissions test or interview assessment may be used.. Book early enough to allow one retake without missing a round.
- Shortlist and visit (6–9 months out)
Compare Frankfurt School of Finance and Management against 4–6 peer programs on placement in your target lane, net cost and location. Speak to current students and alumni — admissions teams notice informed applicants.
- Essays and recommendations (3–6 months out)
Draft essays that make one coherent argument for why this program, why now. Brief your recommenders with specific stories rather than adjectives.
- Submit and interview
Apply in the earliest round you can be genuinely ready for — earlier rounds usually mean better admission and scholarship odds. Prepare interviews around your own application, not a script.
- Decision, funding and visa
Leave 3–4 months post-admit for scholarship negotiation, financing and your Germany student visa.
Fees, scholarships & ROI
Frankfurt School of Finance and Managementsets fees by intake and cohort, so we don't quote a figure here. Ask admissions for the current total, and budget separately for travel, accommodation during residencies, and any modules taught abroad.
Continental Europe spans everything from near-free public universities in Germany to premium private business schools, so cost-to-outcome ratios can be exceptional. Merit scholarships, external fellowships and — for executive formats — employer sponsorship can materially change the arithmetic, so build your shortlist around net cost, not sticker price.
When you model ROI, count all three costs: tuition, living expenses, and the salary you give up while studying. Then set that against the realistic post-EMBA salary in your target lane — not the program-wide average, which blends high-paying and low-paying paths. A shorter format or a strong scholarship often beats a marginally higher-ranked school on this arithmetic.
Get a realistic read on your Frankfurt School of Finance and Management chances
A free 1-on-1 evaluation of your profile against recent Frankfurt School of Finance and Management EMBA admits — where you stand, what to fix, and which rounds to target.
Careers after the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management EMBA
Graduates of EMBA programs like Frankfurt School of Finance and Management's typically move into C-suite readiness, P&L leadership, board roles and career pivots at the senior level.
Treat the careers office as a channel, not a guarantee: the students who convert a EMBA into the outcome they wanted start recruiting from week one, use alumni for referrals rather than information, and arrive with a story that explains why this exact role is the logical next step. The brand opens the door; preparation walks through it.
Rankings & outcomes
EMBA is ranked #54 in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025. The figures below come from that ranking and describe the surveyed cohort — treat them as a directional read on outcomes, not a promise.
- #54
- Overall rank
- $215,815
- Salary today (US$)
- 50%
- Salary increase
- #54
- Career progress rank
- 66%
- Aims achieved
- #63
- Alumni network rank
Insider tips
- Highlight your management experience and leadership potential.
- Showcase your international exposure and ability to work in diverse teams.
- Apply early to take advantage of early bird tuition discounts.
How we help you get in
Comprehensive coverage of strategy, finance, marketing, and operations.
Individual coaching and focus on personal leadership style.
Studying in Europe: work rights & visas
Post-study work rights vary by country — roughly 12 months in France, 18 months in Germany, an orientation year in the Netherlands and 6 months in Switzerland — with pathways into the wider EU labour market. Work-rights certainty is often the biggest single factor in whether an international degree pays back, so weigh it alongside rankings and cost.
Day to day, you'll be based in Germany — factor its housing market, commute and cost of living into your budget alongside tuition, because they differ sharply between college towns and major capitals.
- Low or moderate tuition at world-class public universities
- Multilingual, internationally diverse cohorts
- Access to the EU labour market after graduation
How Frankfurt School of Finance and Management compares
Rankings compress a dozen dimensions into one number; your decision only needs three — placement strength in your target lane, net cost after scholarships, and the location where you want to build a network. Start your comparison with Aalto University, Antwerp Management School, Copenhagen Business School (CBS) — each leads in a different lane.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tuition fee?
The tuition fee for the Executive MBA is €49,500 (fees subject to change).
How long is the program?
The program duration is 18 months, part-time.
What is the format?
It combines block weeks and extended weekends to minimize time away from work.
Is the GMAT required for Frankfurt School EMBA?
GMAT or GRE is typically not required but can strengthen an application. Frankfurt School also offers its own admissions test.
Can I work full-time while doing the Frankfurt School EMBA?
Yes, the 18-month program is designed for working professionals with block weeks and extended weekends.
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