International School of Management (ISM) Campus Frankfurt

• Established year: 1990
• Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
• Age of students: from 18 
• Number of students: 910
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: private university.

The International School of Management was founded in Dortmund in 1990. ISM future experts in management and business: ISM students develop language and intercultural skills, study foreign languages intensively, complete integrated semesters at one of ISM's 190 partner universities, and internships abroad. ISM offers full-time and part-time undergraduate undergraduate and graduate programs.

The frankfurt am Main campus opened in 2007. The city with the highest density of jobs in Germany, a major European financial and service center, is actively developing other important sectors: creative industries, information technology and telecommunications, biotechnology and life sciences, logistics and industry.

International students can take a 3-week intensive German course before the start of the semester, receiving 6 ECTS per course. Price – 480€ + additional fee for books/study materials

ISM has seven campuses in Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin.

ISM conducts research and development in various academic fields:

• A direct link to practice areas additionally allows ISM partners to use the latest knowledge to optimize the areas studied.
• Qualitative, practical and comprehensive education is based on theoretical ideas, supplemented by knowledge obtained as a result of applied research.
• Participation in research projects teaches and encourages students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice.
• ISM scholars, students and partners benefit from scientific discourse from day one, establishing practical contacts at ISM events.

Students in Frankfurt take an international orientation at the university, semesters abroad and enjoy the benefits of the developed ISM network. Students are waiting for interesting internships and employment opportunities, a wide range of contacts and good career prospects.

Student dormitories:

• Martin Luther King Haus
• Main-Residence
• Uninest
• Smartments
• The FIZZ
• YOU5
• Bed & Brains.

Many students from ISM Frankfurt who spend a semester abroad are trying to rent out their rooms or apartments to incoming students – this is an opportunity to rent inexpensive housing.

Rental price:

• Furnished room with amenities on the floor – from 450€/month.
• Separate furnished apartment – from 750€/month.

Activities for ISM students:

• The Buddy Program is designed to support international students. Designated ISM students help newcomers settle in, contact them before they arrive, and travel and spend evenings together during their studies.
• ISM student clubs range from Consultism and Tourism (AK TourISM) to Politics (PolitISM) and Finance (AK Banking).
• ISM parties are a great chance to meet local students and have some fun!
• On Career Day, large companies come together to present attractive opportunities for potential employees. The International School of Management annually organizes annual summits for students together with students, where it conducts marketing strategies, discusses current topics of the financial industry.
• ISM cooperates with sports programs in Dortmund, Frankfurt and Munich. The ISM Masters is a regular sporting event where ISM students compete in sports such as football or volleyball.

• Intensive language 
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience during your stay abroad
• About 190 well-known partner universities
• Optimal preparation for a global career
• Best preparation for professional life
• Career Center Support
• Lecturers from the business world
• Opportunity for professional development on national and international internships
• Practical content and projects with well-known companies
• Small study groups
• Individual support
• Teacher/Student Ratio 1:7
• 100% Open Door Policy.

The Frankfurt am Main campus was founded in 2007 and is located in the Sachsenhausen district, right next to the South Railway Station, just two underground stations from the city center. 

Expenses for teaching materials - depending on the course of study and the semester, the cost varies from about 30-100 €.

For bachelor's degree

• In the admission process, those applicants who are best suited to study at ISM due to their abilities, motivation and personality traits are selected.
• The admission process takes place in one day and is divided into two parts: written assessments of academic performance in mathematics and English (online via Skype), a personal interview (online via Skype).
• The assessment includes a test in mathematics and English. Bachelor's degree programs taught in English do not require prior knowledge of German, there is no need for a test or a preliminary course.
• Foreign applicants who cannot confirm the B2 level in German must take German as a second foreign language. All other applicants must choose between French and Spanish. If they already have skills in one of these languages, they will also be tested.
• A personal interview is an interview about your career, your professional and personal goals, motivation to study.

If you have completed preparatory , you can use the services of a third-party certified provider or take intensive ISM preparation courses. At ISM, these courses are conducted in English and Mathematics. The preparatory course of mathematics includes the solution of equations and systems of equations, differential and integral calculus. Cost of preparatory courses:

• English – 360€
• Mathematics – 270€.

Certificates must be provided in writing (number of lessons, teacher, period, student) no later than the day of enrollment.

To the Magistracy

The admission process consists of a case study and an interview. Applicants present the results of the case study in an oral presentation on the day of the entrance test.

After online registration, applicants receive a list of questions, they prepare answers in the form of a presentation and written work for the day of the interview. Answers should be sent by e-mail at least 48 hours before the interview, so that the admissions committee has time to evaluate them. Otherwise, applicants are not allowed to participate in the selection procedure.

The purpose of the interview is to study the qualities of the applicant's character. The applicant talks about career, professional, personal goals and motivation to study. In addition, the curriculum manager will discuss the results of the case study during the interview.

On MBA

The admission process consists of a case study and an interview. Applicants will present the results of the case study in an oral presentation on the day of the entrance test. After online registration, applicants will receive questions that they must submit in the form of a presentation and written development by the day of the interview. The results of the case study should be sent by e-mail at least 48 hours before the interview. 

The personal interview is conducted in English. The purpose is to assess the motivation and suitability of the applicant, and the knowledge of the English language is also assessed.

Upon successful completion of the entrance test, students will receive a letter of acceptance with deposit information:

• 3000€ for candidates for bachelor's degree,
• 3500€ for candidates for master's degree.

Students have 10 working days to accept the offer, sign the letter of acceptance and make a deposit.

The Career Center organizes various events: Career Day or company presentations. Students access job postings on the ISM Job Portal and learn about internships already completed by ISM students in a shared database. The Career Center supports students when applying and preparing for an interview.

Documents for admission to the bachelor's degree:

• Bachelor's Application Form
• Online registration for entrance tests
• High School Diploma
• Motivation letter
• Resume
• Copy of passport
• Digital Photo
• IELTS 6.0 (only required if the language of instruction at your secondary school is not English or if the student does not pass the English language entrance test).

The main documents of the application:

• Main application form
• Online registration for entrance tests
• Bachelor's Certificate and Transcript
• Motivation letter
• Resume
• Copy of passport
• Digital Photo
• IELTS 6.0 (required only if the language of instruction at your university is not English or your bachelor's degree is older than 5 years).

Documents for admission to the MBA:

• MBA Application Form
• Online registration for entrance tests
• Bachelor's Certificate and Transcript
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Confirmation of 2 years of work experience after the first higher education
• Motivation letter
• Resume
• Copy of passport
• Digital Photo
• IELTS 6.0 (required only if the language of instruction at your university is not English or you completed your undergraduate studies more than 5 years ago).

• Early booking discount: 1500 euros for the spring period until September 15 / for the autumn period until March 15 when signing the contract.
• Last Call discount: 500 euros for the spring period until December 15 / for the autumn period until June 15 when signing the contract.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision