Does ESMT Berlin offer a GMAT waiver for its MIM program?

Question

V Ritik · Accepted Answer

Yes, ESMT Berlin does offer a GMAT waiver for its MIM program. The school clearly states that GMAT or GRE scores are not obligatory if your academic background already shows strong quantitative ability. Around 70&ndash;80% of MIM admits get in without submitting a GMAT score.
Applicants with degrees in fields like engineering or economics generally qualify for the waiver because their coursework already demonstrates analytical strength. However, if you come from a non-quant background such as marketing or psychology, you may be asked to take the ESMT Business Admissions Test (BAT) instead.
So while the GMAT isn&rsquo;t mandatory, having a proven record in math-heavy subjects or competitive grades is essential to secure the waiver.

Ranjan J · Answer

ESMT Berlin does grant GMAT waivers, and most students take advantage of this, only about 20&ndash;30% of MIM applicants actually submit GMAT or GRE scores.

A waiver applies if your bachelor&rsquo;s degree includes solid quantitative coursework, like statistics or finance.
Students from fields such as computer science or mathematics are usually approved easily.
Applicants from non-quant areas like media or communications might need to submit GMAT/GRE or take ESMT&rsquo;s BAT exam.
The school recommends a GMAT score only if your profile lacks quantitative proof.
Regardless of the waiver, competitive grades and strong references remain essential for admission.

In short, yes &mdash; ESMT offers GMAT waivers for MIM applicants, provided your academic background clearly demonstrates quantitative strength.
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