Before applying, applicants should review whether their academic background matches the IMS entry requirements.
Academic requirements:
Hold a Bahelor’s degree in Business Administration or Economics and meet the minimum academic requirement of ECTS grade B or 2.3. If your degree was completed outside Germany, your documents may need to be checked according to ANABIN recognition guidelines.
Check your degree in ANABIN here: https://anabin.kmk.org/cms/public/startseite
Language requirements:
Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If German is not your native language, basic German proficiency at A1 level must be proven by the end of the 3rd semester at the latest. Accepted proof may include:
- DSH-1
- telc German A1
- TestDaF
- Goethe-Zertifikat A1
- or comparable proof
It is also possible to take part in a German placement test at FH Münster in order to prove your language skills. Please make sure to contact the university in good time.
Once you know you are eligible, the next step is to gather all required documents for the application. Preparing them in advance will make the application process faster and help you avoid missing information. Here is a check list for your application:
1. Passport-style photo
Upload a recent photo in JPEG format.
2. CV / Résumé
Prepare an up-to-date CV that outlines your academic background, internships, work experience, and relevant extracurricular or social engagement.
3. Letter of motivation
Submit a self-written motivation letter in English explaining why you want to join the International Marketing & Sales program and why you are a suitable candidate. The letter should not exceed two A4 pages.
4. Bachelor’s degree certificate
Upload your graduation certificate from your first university degree. If you have not graduated yet, you may submit a current transcript of records instead.
5. Transcript of records
Make sure your transcript shows your courses and your current or final average grade.
6. Proof of English proficiency
Provide proof of English language skills at B2 level according to the CEFR. Accepted proof may include language test results such as:
- TOEFL iBT with at least 72 points
- TOEFL PBT with at least 543 points
- IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 5.5
- Cambridge English First or comparable language certificates
English proficiency may also be proven through academic background or previous study experience, for example through:
- a degree certificate showing Business English (B2)
- completed English-language modules with confirmation from the university
- a degree program where the primary language of instruction was English
- a semester abroad in an English-speaking country or in a program taught primarily in English or comparable evidence
7. Recognition check for international degrees
Check whether your university and qualification are recognized in Germany through the ANABIN database.
* All application documents can be submitted digitally through the online application process. There is no need to send any documents by post.
* Separate proof of internships or professional experience is not required, provided these are clearly included in your CV.
Check grade conversion calculator here: https://agnes.hu-berlin.de/nus/html
Submit your application through My FH Portal, the official online application system of FH Münster. This is the formal step where you upload your documents and start the admissions process for the International Marketing & Sales Master's program.
Submitting your application is not the final step. After applying, you should regularly check My FH portal for status updates, possible missing documents, and important admissions information so that you can react on time if anything is required.
Congratulations!
If you receive an invitation to the selection interview, this means you have been selected as one of the 70 strongest applicants in the first stage of the process. As the IMS Master is admission-restricted, participation in the university’s selection procedure is required before continuing in the local NC procedure. The interview is evaluated as part of the final procedure grade, which is based on 49% interview performance and 51% Bachelor grade.
During the interview, you will have the opportunity to present your academic background, previous knowledge, and professional goals, while your motivation for the program will also be assessed. To prepare well, you should familiarize yourself with the study program in advance.
Once the application process and interview stage have been completed, applicants receive information on the outcome of their application. If you are admitted to the IMS Master, the next step is to prepare your enrolment documents and complete the formal enrolment process within the specified deadline.
At this stage, you should carefully review the enrolment instructions provided by FH Münster, make sure all requested documents are complete, and submit everything on time. Admission alone does not complete the process - enrolment is required to officially secure your place in the program.
To finalize your place in the IMS Master, you must complete the enrolment process in full. This includes uploading all required enrolment documents, submitting proof of health insurance, and paying the semester contribution fee of €372,01 per semester. Once all requirements have been fulfilled, FH Münster will issue your official proof of enrolment and your student ID number.
Review the admission criteria and required documents before starting your application.
Use FH Münster’s central online application system to submit your documents.