Bachelor in Management Philosophy & Economics

Once you have ensured that you meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor in Management, Philosophy & Economics and have reviewed our application checklist, you can start your application via our online application form. 

You will need to upload the following supporting documents:

• A recognised secondary school diploma* (Abitur, IB Diploma, US High School Diploma, A-Levels, European Baccalaureate, etc.) 
• An optional letter of motivation (500 words max.)
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV, résumé)
• A copy of your passport or ID card
• Additional documents, if applicable ((e.g. references or letters of recommendation, certificates, awards, extracurricular activities)

*Please note that payment of the EUR 100 application fee is required before your application can be processed.

At Frankfurt School, there is no numerus clausus (NC). Successful applicants will be invited to an Online Assessment Centre (AC). 

We operate rolling admissions, allowing you to receive an admission decision before the application deadline.

If you do not meet the general admission requirements, you may still be eligible to apply under a recent change in German law. Please contact us for further information.

Note for neurodiverse applicants, applicants with disabilities, or chronic health conditions

To ensure that we can provide early advice and support (for example, when applying for additional time during the Assessment Center), please contact us or the Officer for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses as early as possible prior to your scheduled Assessment Centre. Further information can be found on our website under Life and Health Counseling.

• 2 June 2026
• 24 June 2026
• 16 July 2026

The online Assessment Centre consists of four parts:

• Mathematics test
• Cognitive test
• English test
• Structured interview

To help you prepare for the online Assessment Centre, we provide the following practice materials:

Practice Quiz Mathematics

Solution

For the Assessment Centre, you will need a non-programmable calculator (any brand or model is acceptable).

In addition to your test results, your motivation and commitment are key factors in the admission decision. All Assessment Centre sessions are conducted online. Please note that your application must be submitted at least two weeks before your preferred Assessment Centre date.

Frankfurt School offers a merit-based scholarship programme designed to ensure that talented students from diverse backgrounds can focus on their studies without financial concerns. The Diversity Scholarship Programme aims to promote diversity within the Bachelor of Science student body and provides tuition fee reductions of 15%, 25%, or 50%. Further information on scholarships and funding is available under “Financing & Scholarships.”

Graduates will have thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of philosophy, economics and business studies and be familiar with current research findings and applications.

Graduates will use their interdisciplinary knowledge and methodological skills to solve analytical, normative and empirical problems within a wide range of contexts, including decision problems faced by business and society. To do so, they will assess the soundness and significance of complex information, identify and evaluate normatively relevant aspects of decision situations and adopt a systematic approach to normative and non-normative decision-making by employing state-of-the-art empirical, analytical and normative methods.

Graduates will communicate effectively about their research findings in speech and writing. They will formulate precise research theses and problem solutions, compose well-structured and well-argued empirical and philosophical research papers, defend their positions convincingly in debate and tailor their communication to relevant audiences.

Graduates will understand the nature and significance of their ethical and professional responsibilities as well as the general principles of sustainability. They will be equipped to act responsibly and professionally at university, in society and in an international business environment by grounding actions and decisions on their normative and professional expertise. Graduates will be provided with the prerequisites to flourish and grow within the vibrant academic community at Frankfurt School and wider society.

No, you need not have studied philosophy – nor economics or business, for that matter – at school. 

Helpful qualities include intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking skills and confidence in working with formal methods. You should also be curious about the broader world, being interested not only in business, but in the political, social and ethical challenges that shape our time. 

Philosophical thinking depends on careful analysis and clear logical reasoning, but also on understanding the problem from the perspective of others. By training you to strip away irrelevant details and assess the merits of competing solutions, philosophy enables you to cut through the noise, deliver decisive criticism and give concise and convincing arguments for your position. In doing so, it builds essential skills you will need in whatever career path you choose. 

Many MPE graduates choose to pursue a Master’s degree, often at prestigious universities in Germany or abroad. Others move straight into the job of their choice or launch their own ventures or start-ups.

MPE graduates build successful careers across a wide range of sectors. For instance, they work for leading consultancies, investment banks, central banks such as the ECB, government ministries and global companies including Porsche and Tesla. 

The application portal is open from 1 September 2025 to 30 June 2026. Late applications may be considered in exceptional cases. After submitting your online application for the Bachelor of Science in Management, Philosophy & Economics you will typically receive a response within two weeks – though occasional delays may occur. Please note: You can apply only once per academic year (September to August).