Application & Admission MLI

How to apply:

You apply via our online portal. If you have any questions, please check our FAQs or join our monthly virtual info session.

Application deadline:

For the winter semester (Semester start: 1 October)

• Applicants with a German degree: apply by 15 July
• Applicants with a degree obtained outside of Germany: apply by 15 June

For the summer semester (Semester start: 1 April)

• Applicants with a German degree: apply by 15 January
• Applicants with a degree obtained outside of Germany: apply by 15 December

If you have obtained your university entrance qualification abroad, you must apply via uni-assist

Admission:

The application process for the Master's degree program "Management, Leadership, Innovation" with the degree "Master of Arts (MA)" takes place in two steps. In the first step, the following proof must be provided by the application deadline as an admission requirement:

• Completion of a professionally qualifying degree program with a minimum grade of 2.3 (within German grading system).
• Submission of a research proposal ("One-Pager") on an MLI-related issue.
• Proof of English language skills on the level B2 or higher. (German language skills are not mandatory)
• Please fill out the checklist and add it to your application documents.
• As part of the application process, you are forwarded to a short video interview. This is used to further assess your scientific aptitude.

Please note: If you have not yet completed your Bachelor's degree at the time of application, but have at least 165 credits, you are allowed to apply for the Master's program MLI. Proof of completion of the professionally qualified Bachelor's degree program must then be provided by the end of the first semester of the Master's degree program.

Beginning of the program and group sizes:

The "Management, Leadership, Innovation" program can be started in both the summer and winter semesters. Thanks to small group sizes, we offer individual and team coaching sessions throughout the entire course of the program (also for start-up projects, if applicable).

Languages:

The program Management, Leadership, Innovation and all its modules are completely held in English.

German is not mandatory for this study program. Language requirements: English B2 or higher.

We accept internationally recognized language tests that correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.
Examples of Accepted Language Tests:
1. TOEFL: paper‐based: 543 points, computer‐based: 212 points, Internet‐based: B2 level points, iBT: 72 points.
2. TOEIC: B2 level points.
3. University of Cambridge: FCE grade B or above, BEC Vantage, CELS Higher.
4. IELTS: Minimum Band 6.0.
5. GMAT: minimum 600.
6. ILEC: B2 and C1.

Costs:

For the Master's program "Management, Leadership, Innovation" at the RheinAhrCampus, a social contribution is due each semester (the current amount can be enquired at Studierendenservice). This includes benefits such as a semester ticket (valid from Koblenz to Cologne). No tuition fees are charged.