The International School of Management (ISM) is a leading private, state-recognized business school in Germany, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Dortmund. It focuses on management, business, and international programs with a strong emphasis on practical learning and global exposure.

ISM operates multiple campuses across Germany, including Dortmund, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Berlin, making it one of the widely distributed private business schools in the country.

The university is known for:

• Strong industry-oriented education
• International partnerships with ~190 universities worldwide
• Students from 80+ nationalities
• High focus on employability and career readiness

📊 Ranking Details

ISM consistently performs well in national and international rankings, especially among private business schools:

🌍 Global & National Rankings

• Ranked #3708 worldwide and #221 in Germany (uniRank 2026)
• Ranked Top 25 globally (U-Multirank categories like student mobility & industry connection)
• In WirtschaftsWoche ranking (2019):
  • #4 among private universities
  • #14 overall in Germany (Business Administration)

🎓 CHE Ranking (Germany’s most trusted ranking)

• ISM regularly placed in the “Top Group” for:
  • Student support
  • Practical relevance
  • Graduation success rates
• In CHE Ranking 2026/27, it again achieved top scores for international orientation and student support

🏆 MBA & Program Rankings

• Ranked in “Tier One” globally in CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings (3 consecutive years)
• DBA program ranked around Top 20 in Europe