FSFM MiM vs WHU MiM – which one is better for ROI and finance jobs?

Question

T Mehta · Accepted Answer

If finance is the goal, both are strong &mdash; but how fast you land a job and pay off tuition depends on where you study.

FSFM wins on location &mdash; being in Frankfurt means more immediate access to finance internships and networking events.
WHU shines in brand reputation and alumni reach, especially in strategy and consulting roles across Europe.
For ROI, FSFM has slightly lower living costs than cities like Berlin or Munich, and its MiM grads earn salaries averaging &euro;60K.
WHU grads also report average starting salaries in the &euro;55K&ndash;&euro;60K range, though finance roles may require more proactive outreach.
One thing that tilts the scale: FSFM&rsquo;s Career Services are tailored to international students aiming at finance &mdash; especially those without fluent German.

If the focus is strictly finance + job outcomes in Germany, FSFM tends to be more direct and practical.
For more details you  can read these blogs on "FSFM MIM" and "WHU MIM "

Aarushi S · Answer

For ROI and finance jobs, FSFM MiM generally offers better positioning &mdash; mainly due to its Frankfurt location and deeper industry links.
Frankfurt is Germany&rsquo;s finance capital, and FSFM has strong ties with banks, consulting firms, and asset managers headquartered there. The average starting salary for FSFM MiM grads is around &euro;58,000&ndash;&euro;65,000, with quicker access to internships and part-time work during studies, which improves ROI over time.
WHU has a great reputation, especially in consulting and entrepreneurship, and a strong alumni network. But when it comes specifically to finance, FSFM has the geographic and corporate edge. The proximity to firms like Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, and European Central Bank creates more direct exposure &mdash; something that WHU&rsquo;s Vallendar location can&rsquo;t quite match for finance-focused students.