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WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management - Study In Vallendar

Yana Immis

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the #1 German Business School for degree programs. Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and FIBAA. Would you like to study here? Scroll down to learn more!


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WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

The Business School was established in 1984 by the Koblenz Chamber of Commerce.

WHU is the abbreviation for Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung.

WHU guarantees practice-oriented teaching, flanked by independent scientific research. Intensive lessons in small groups ensure that the students receive an excellent education within the scheduled time frame. The personal, almost family-like atmosphere at the school is characterized by the fascination and commitment of everyone involved.

WHU MSc and BSc programs are offered annually starting on the 1st of September* in Vallendar.

More than 1600 students call WHU home & you can consider for your study abroad journey multiple programs the next few years. There are multiple intakes to choose from*


WHU Programs

  • Three-year Bachelor in International Business Administration (BSc)

BSc provides you with rigorous business education, broad-based curriculum, hands-on experience, and international exposure. WHU equips successful and thoughtful students with an outstanding skill set, ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world.

The tuition fee per year for WHU Bachelor's students is 14,400 € for EU and 25,200 € for non-EU students starting in September 2021**.

High school graduates are preselected according to their academic and personal achievements and are offered a chance to participate in the final admission round.

This consists of three steps, which take place over the course of 3-4 weeks: an online analytical test, an online assessment with a presentation and questions, and two one-on-one interviews. Successful candidates will receive an offer for one of the roughly 240 seats per year.


  • 21-months top-ranked Master Programs (MSc) including internship and semester abroad

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MSc programs are designed to prepare you for a wide range of career options across multiple industries, by providing the skills and knowledge and by allowing you to tailor your curriculum to your interests and career goals.

WHU is well known for its Master of Science programs in management and Finance, which have been ranked among the top worldwide by The Financial Times, QS, Times Higher Education, and the Economist.

As of 2020, the Financial Times ranked WHU's placement and career services among the top two worldwide for the eleventh time in a row.

Options to choose from:

  • Master in International Business (MSc)

  • Master in Management (MSc)

  • Master in Finance (MSc)

  • Master in Entrepreneurship (MSc) - *Attention* The Pitch Deck required instead of GMAT

The tuition fee for the Master of Science in management, finance, and entrepreneurship programs is 24,300 € for the 90 credit track and 32,400 € for the 120 credit track**.

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* Mind the deadlines! BSc and MSc programs only start on 1st September every year.

**Scholarships, tuition waivers, and financial aid schemes are available for eligible students.

Attention! All the programs are reserved for the best performing students in the world. 7.0 IELTS and 600 GMAT does not guarantee your place in the program, you must participate in a row of interviews and admission steps to be able to reserve a seat!


WHU Study Abroad Benefits

1.    Experience one of Europe's best-ranked Career Centers: Access a network of partner companies and career-boosting events.

2.    Expand your global perspective: Gain cultural proficiency through semesters abroad, double degree options, and more.

3.    Enhance your professional impact: Develop skills to help you stand out as a future leader.

4.    Learn from expert faculty and guest speakers: Enrich your academic studies with insights from top-tier faculty and industry leaders.

5.    Join the WHU community: Benefit from WHU connections with industry experts and entrepreneurs.

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WHU Ranking, Network & Accreditations

· More than 200 partner universities, while also offering 15 different double degree programs.

· The school is also well known for its entrepreneurship programs and has the fourth-highest number of unicorn founders in the world.  

WHU Accreditations

All WHU degree programs are recognized by:

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  • The German state and accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA)

  • The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

  • The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).


WHU Ranking Highlights:

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  • WHU has maintained the first position in Germany in every Master in Management ranking published by The Economist and QS to date. In the QS Business Master Ranking 2021, WHU ranked first in Germany for the fourth time in a row and among the top 20 worldwide. 

  • WHU is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious business schools in the German-speaking world. Its Master in Management program has been ranked first in Germany nine times in the last decade by Financial Times.

  • The Economist placed WHU third worldwide in its inaugural Master in Management ranking published in 2017. 

  • In 2019, Times Higher Education ranked WHU third worldwide in its Master in Management ranking.

  • As of 2020, WHU's placement and career services have been ranked among the top two worldwide for the eleventh time in a row by the Financial Times' Master in Management rankings.

  • In 2020, the Financial Times ranked WHU first in Germany for all its Master programs.

WHU Initiatives

WHU & Scholarships****

  1. WHU Excellence Scholarship

  2. WHU Merit Scholarship

  3. WHU International Business Leaders Scholarship

  4. WHU Female Founders Scholarship

  5. WHU Future Founders Scholarship

  6. WHU Family Business Scholarship

  7. In Praxi Diversity Scholarship

  8. In Praxi Women in Business Scholarship

  9. e-fellows Master Scholarship

  10. WHU Women in Finance Scholarship

  11. WHU Social Impact Scholarship

**** The scholarships listed are for Master of Science (MSc) programs only. I am happy to support you with your uni & scholarship application! Contact me to find out more options for the rest of the programs.

Study abroad international students as well as the EU students can also benefit from a set of study fee reductions. Contact me to find out more!

Among those:

  • Reduced tuition

  • Deutschlandstipendium

  • Prodigy Finance

  • WHU Brain Capital GmbH

  • Loans

  • Deutsche Bildung AG

  • Other scholarships


WHU & Digitalization

Since the inception of WHU, breaking the mold and looking towards the future has been an integral part of the school’s pioneering attitude and identity. 

Alongside WHU’s key characteristics of performance, practical relevance, international exposure, and personal development, technology plays a key role in driving its position as a top German business school.

At the forefront of trends, research, and developments, WHU ensures that it consistently contributes intellectually, in methodology, and to thought leadership focused on digital themes. WHU enriches face-to-face learning with digital means and tools to offer the best learning experience for students.

WHU & Entrepreneurship

The WHU start-up scene is a constant hive of activity - from Germany to America, and everywhere in between, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking truly make up the heart of WHU.

Students are more than ever interested in entrepreneurial activities, either by starting their own venture or within a corporate setting by developing technology, novel products, and services. 

From those with start-up ideas at the ready to those who haven’t entertained the idea of starting their own business, WHU has something for everybody. A mix of events scattered throughout the year reflects our entrepreneurial drive, and with many student clubs devoted entirely to entrepreneurship, you can take your creative thinking out of the classroom and into the world.  With plenty of start-ups originating from WHU alumni, you have the unique opportunity to learn from the best at WHU.

Jakob Rauber (CEO & Co-Founder EISZEIT)

"My time at WHU has not only strengthened my desire to start a business, but has also taught me many skills that help me enormously in the strategic orientation of EISZEIT. I am very grateful for this opportunity and I always enjoy coming back to Vallendar for events!"

Unfold your ambition. Develop Excellence
— WHU

WHU Alumni Highlights

  • Oliver Samwer, CEO of Rocket Internet

  • Birgit Bohle, CEO of DB Fernverkehr

  • Margret Suckale, board member of BASF

  • Thomas Buberl, CEO of Axa Group

  • Robert Gentz, founder and board member of Zalando

  • Jan Heitmann, poker player

  • Christoph Israng, German diplomat

  • Philipp Justus, Managing Director of Google Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

  • Matthias J. Rapp, CFO of TÜV SÜD AG

  • Dominik Richter, founder and CEO of HelloFresh

  • David Schneider, founder and board member of Zalando

  • Axel Wieandt, German bank manager

  • Oliver Zipse, board member of BMW


WHU & Female Leadership

WHU offers meaningful and evidence-based education to enable everyone including those groups who have been underrepresented for a long time in leadership positions – such as women – to unfold their full potential.

Yet, as scientific evidence indicates that reaching leadership roles is often more difficult for female high potentials, WHU developed specific initiatives and offers targeted activities that seek to support female future leaders.

Mirja Gerlach

"Female leadership for me means the recognition and awareness of one's own abilities and competencies. A healthy self-image of one's own strengths with clear, comprehensible directives."

All the female international students are welcome to apply to WHU through the application form and I will help you apply for one of the scholarships:

  • WHU Female Founders Scholarship

  • #In Praxi Women in Business Scholarship

  • WHU Women in Finance Scholarship

WHU Student Clubs

The WHU students embody the term ‘WHU Spirit’. Their intellectual, cultural, and social commitment can be seen in about 30 student clubs that impact Vallendar, Düsseldorf, Germany, and the world. They have organized their own conferences, initiated thoughtful social projects, given theater performances, and welcomed exchange students.

WHU pays particular attention to the core brand values: excellence, community, cosmopoliteness, and entrepreneurship. WHU positioning based on these core values is ‘Courage and Commitment’. Courageous and committed, students at WHU founded a large variety of student clubs.


Among those:

  • FEM. The WHU Female Leadership Initiative

  • IdeaLab! WHU Founders' Conference

  • Opinio - WHU Debate Society

  • SensAbility - The WHU Impact Summit

  • SmartUp! The WHU Entrepreneur Network

  • WHU Student Theater Group

  • TEDxWHU - Independently organized TED event

  • Tradity meets WHU - Gamifying Education

  • WHU Entrepreneurship Roundtable

  • WHU Euromasters - Europe’s biggest sports event for Business Schools

  • WHU Finance Society e.V. - WHU's oldest student initiative

  • WHU Golf - Golf Tournaments in Frankfurt

  • WHU Inside Business - Video Magazine by WHU students

  • WHU VIP - Vallendar Integration Program

  • WHU Women in Business - Gender balance for German workplaces

  • Business Meets Tech - WHU's Tech Initiative

  • Diversity at WHU - Diversity and Equal Rights


WHU means ‘Excellence in Management Education’ and pursues this goal in its three core areas of activity: academic programs, research, and knowledge transfer in general management. WHU’s graduates, research and profitable collaboration with business partners demonstrate the School’s success in achieving its mission.

Launch your global career
— With WHU

Are you ready to make the first step - make a jump and study at the best German business school? Now you know where to start!


Interested to study here? Fill out the Application Form to start and make sure to choose WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management in the list of choices. In the meantime, you can already start collecting all the necessary admission documents to have them sent to my e-mail: info@yanaimmis.com


Benefits of applying through my website to WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

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Work At Microsoft, Study In Ireland, YouTube Highlights & More

Yana Immis

Hello!

Have you missed me?

My website became live & online on the 15th of July 2019 and it will soon be 2 years. I have a few amazing news for you:

1. Parallel to study abroad business I started working at Microsoft! I moved to Dublin, Ireland for the next step in my career.

To be able to help students and inspire them I have to continuously develop myself and be an example to follow and a success story.

Microsoft is always looking for talented employees. If you know me personally, send me your CV and we will see available options. Perhaps there is a match?

2. I am now offering study in Ireland options for international students!

You can already consider hundreds of programs at one of the best universities in the world: Trinity College Dublin.

Do you want to be one of my students?

Free consultations are available and you should not wait to start here.

3. You can start your studies at public universities in Italy and study for free or only for 1000-3000 Euro per year through a colleague of mine! Simply fill out the application form and choose Italy as the study destination.

Interested in Canada, Australia & other countries? We can help you study there as well. Hit me up!

4. My YouTube Channel has reached 1500 subscribers! Thank you for your support.

Stay tuned to Blocked Account, GMAT, and IELTS news from Germany and Europe as a whole.

The videos with Q&A sessions will resume soon, hence do not forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel because you do not want to miss out. Do you?

5. 6 of my brilliant students applied with me to the best universities in Germany: WHU, HHL & ESCP.

Let’s wish them good luck to start their studies in September and for the positive interview results!


If you would be interested to learn about particular topics connected to life in Ireland or studying in Europe, make sure to comment on my Facebook or, LinkedIn. Your voice will always be heard. Nearly always, it depends if you are nice to me. 😊

Stay tuned and thank you for reading this, following me and supporting me. This all would not be possible without your help!


How To Find a Job as a Software Developer In Germany? (A Step-By-Step Guide)

Yana Immis

Content of the guide

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1. How difficult is it to find a job as a Software Developer in Germany?

This is a very common question!

Germany is one of the best countries in Europe to work in as a Software Engineer.

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The salaries might not be as high as in neighboring Switzerland, but still higher than in most other EU countries, and you get a high standard of living with quality public services: education, healthcare, and transportation.

The country has a vibrant tech job market with over 30.000 tech job openings and startup hubs like Berlin, Hamburg, or Munich.

At the same time, there are over 800.000 Software Engineers in Germany, so the competition is stiff. The following factors might work in your favor or against you:


Work experience and technologies 

- while getting a job in Germany is not easy, it is even harder as a Junior Software Engineer, especially if you are a foreigner. Most of the companies are looking for Developers with 2+ years of experience.

Having said that, it is possible to find a job even as a Junior, but you should be rather looking at internship or trainee offers (Praktikum in German).

Do you need a degree?

I wouldn't say you need it, but yes - without any work experience it will be your main bargaining chip. If you are experienced though (2+ years), then most companies will turn a blind eye to the lack of a degree.

The 2nd part is the technology that you specialize in. If you search through openings on GermanTechJobs you can see that there are many offers for JavaJavaScript, and Mobile Developers but not as many for RubyC# .NET, or C++.

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Being a German or EU / EEA citizen

- if you are a citizen of one of the EU / EEA (European Economic Area) countries it will be pretty easy for you to migrate to Germany - it is a matter of filling the papers after you get the job.

When you find a job and move to Germany, after arrival you just have to visit the Residence Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt) or Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde) and get registered.

That's why most of the time German companies prefer EU / EEA citizens when searching for new employees.

For people from other countries

- there are 2 administrative categories:

a) If you are a citizen of the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea, or Israel, you can move to Germany to find a job, and after that apply for a residence permit from the Ausländerbehörde.

b) If you come from any other country, for example, India, Brazil, Ukraine, etc. - then you have to either get a Job-Seeker Visa or find an employee that helps you with a work visa. For more details please refer to the official government website.

Language skills

- the only official language in Germany is, well… German :)

Speaking German fluently is definitely an advantage and many companies simply require it. However, you can still pretty easily find a job in English only, especially in startups or in big corporations.

Nevertheless, if you have the time and possibility - start learning German. Even if you speak it on a basic level (A2 / B1), it will vastly increase your chances on the job market.


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2. Step-by-step process for finding a job as an EU citizen:

Step 1. Apply to companies while staying in your country:

It has 2 big advantages: first, you don’t have to bear the high costs of living in Germany and second, you can focus on the important things - interviews.

In this step, you need to find the job offers. For that, you can use GermanTechJobs.de or any other job board. Alternatively, you might want to get in touch with a headhunter to help you.

We recommend that you apply to as many job openings as possible (even 100+) because it is not easy to actually get an interview, especially with less than 5 years of experience.

If you want to get informed about new job postings in real-time and apply as one of the first candidates, check our Job Alert.

It is good to mention in your CV and motivation letter that you are committed to moving to Germany (if you have a family there, bring it up too!). This makes the companies see you as a safe bet and not someone that might run away after a few months.

From our experiences, it is really worth working with headhunters if you are on the Junior level (0-2 years of experience) because German companies tend to be quite reluctant to hire graduate developers from abroad.

A headhunter might easily help you to get some interviews. You have to be cautious though - headhunters often work only with specific companies, and sometimes will not present you the whole picture (you will not have access to the entire job market). If you are working with a proven professional, you should be fine.


Step 2. Job interviews:

Normally the job interview process consists of 2 - 4 steps.

It starts with an introduction call or/and a coding task where you will be asked some basic technical questions.

As the 2nd step, if you are not located in Germany, there might be a video call with live coding.

The last round will be an onsite interview where you visit the company's office in Germany.

The practice of reimbursing travel and accommodation costs is not widely spread, though some companies may offer it, especially the big ones. Therefore, it’s best to try to schedule a couple of onsite interviews on subsequent days, so you won't have to fly back and forth.

After the last interview, you should get a "yes" or "no" answer in the following days, max. 2 weeks.

If you have multiple offers, you might want to negotiate with the companies. Be careful though! Do not give the impression that you only care about the money, because it's still a taboo topic in Germany.

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Step 3. Moving to Germany:

Congratulations - you have found your dream job in Germany! After the hard part, there are only formalities left. :)

After signing the contract, you need to prepare to move. If the company doesn’t offer any relocation package/assistance, you have to save about 2.000-4.000 EUR for this purpose.

When you arrive in Germany and want to find a place to live, there are 2 options:

1) Rent a flat or house - this is probably your choice if you are relocating together with your family.

2) Rent only a single room - it might be a good option if you plan to arrive alone (in Germany it’s called a Wohngemeinschaft - living together with other random people or friends).

Finding an apartment in some parts of Germany (especially in Berlin) is quite challenging! You will often end up competing with 20-30 other people that also hunt for the same flat!

The landlords are quite picky, and you will need to make a good impression, show them your job contract and documents proving that you don’t have unpaid debts (from an organization called SCHUFA).

A good option might be to find a short-term rental (for example with Airbnb or Couchsurfing) and patiently search for a long-term place when you are already there.

Be aware that, more often than not, you will have to deposit the amount that equals about 3 monthly rents.
At 1.500 EUR / month it means a single payment of 4.500 EUR! Therefore, if you are on a tight budget it might be a bit tough till you receive your first salary. You will get the deposit back when you're done renting an apartment.


3. Checklist of things to do after moving to Germany

Important formalities after arriving:

After you arrive and get comfortable in your new place, you need to take care of the following:

  • Register your stay - If you are a citizen of the EU (or Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland), you don’t need any work permit. You will only need to register your stay at a local Residence Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt) or Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde).

  • Open a bank account - There are a few types of banks in Germany:

    • Branch Banks (Filialbanks) are traditional banks with a country-wide network, but often higher fees, examples: Postbank, Commerzbank

    • Local banks in specific regions called Sparkasse, Volksbank, or Landesbank

    • Pure online/mobile / FinTech banks with almost free accounts, like Fidor, N26, or Kontist.

  • Choose health insurance (Krankenkasse) - In Germany, you can choose between public and private health insurance, but only if you earn more than 64,350 EUR per year (as of 2021). If you earn less you are forced to use the public one, but you can still pick a provider. Health insurance in Germany amounts to around 14,6% of your salary and is deducted automatically (Source).

  • Other important things - if you plan to use public transport then it might make sense to buy a long-term ticket. Otherwise, bikes or electric scooters are also good choices.

  • Integrate and have fun - find local groups related to your hobbies and interests. In bigger cities, you may be able to connect with your own ethnic group, as there are some big diasporas living in Germany, like: Turkish, Romanian, Polish or Italian.

How much does life in Germany cost and how high are the taxes?

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Germany is quite expensive compared to other EU countries, but not CRAZY expensive like Switzerland. It is worth mentioning that there are big differences in rent prices between the various cities, for example, Munich is quite costly, whereas in Berlin you should be able to find a place with lower rents.

Your first month or two might be a bit tough, but after receiving the salary you will quickly realize that the things are actually quite affordable.

Below you can find a breakdown of income and costs for someone earning 60.000 EUR and living in Berlin:

60.000 EUR annually (according to this calculator) gets you 3.049,25 EUR net per month. This is assuming that you are single and not a church member because there is an extra tax (around 9% of your income tax) if you belong to one. It assumes that you are single and don't have children (Germany offers a generous tax reduction if you have kids).

Income tax in Germany is a complex topic. The taxation is progressive, which means you pay a bigger percentage the more you earn. There are also six tax classes in Germany - the rates are based on your civil status (being single or married, having children, etc.). We recommend checking the gov resources for more information.


To simplify, let’s assume 3.000 EUR to spend per month.

Now let’s move to the costs:

  • Apartment: 800-1.500 EUR (with 1.5k you can get a pretty, but not the biggest flat in the center) or a single room in a flat: 500-900 EUR

  • Food: 150-700 EUR (150 if you always cook for yourself, 700 if you are a foodie and eat out every 2nd day)

  • Entertainment: 200–500 EUR (a beer in a pub costs ~5 EUR, monthly gym subscription 40 EUR. Again, it all depends on you, but you can have a lot of fun without spending much)

  • Other: 150-300 EUR (phone, clothes, public transport, a car, etc.)

To sum up: if you are single and opt for the "live cool and don't care about expenses" style, then an average developer salary will be enough (it might be harder if you have a family to feed).


On the other hand, if you choose to go the student-like route (living in Wohngemeinschaft and not eating out too much), you can easily manage with just 1.200-1.500 EUR per month, and save the majority of your salary.

As you can see, both options are doable!


About the Author

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Gregory Tomasik is the co-founder of GermanTechJobs.de & SwissDevJobs.ch. As a Software Engineer who worked in different European countries, he co-created a job portal dedicated to Developers & IT talents.


He puts transparency as the main value and that's why each offer on these sites includes: salary brackets, dev methodologies, and a detailed tech stack.


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