WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2155 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #711 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #89 of 369 | In Germany |
| #5 of 18 | In Rhineland-Palatinate |
| #1 of 2 | In Vallendar |
| #166 of 1,037 | For Tax Law |
| Top50% | For 46 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.whu.edu
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 46%*
* The WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 1,669 |
Research profile
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management has published 3,595 scientific papers with 93,027 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Political Science, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Finance, Environmental Science, and Management.
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 4 |
| 1997 | 17 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 | 18 |
| 1999 | 19 | 29 |
| 2000 | 46 | 65 |
| 2001 | 28 | 67 |
| 2002 | 38 | 122 |
| 2003 | 61 | 261 |
| 2004 | 74 | 308 |
| 2005 | 75 | 348 |
| 2006 | 75 | 460 |
| 2007 | 74 | 685 |
| 2008 | 102 | 900 |
| 2009 | 108 | 1242 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1523 |
| 2011 | 163 | 2125 |
| 2012 | 217 | 2745 |
| 2013 | 203 | 3138 |
| 2014 | 169 | 3760 |
| 2015 | 190 | 4001 |
| 2016 | 178 | 4207 |
| 2017 | 172 | 4720 |
| 2018 | 206 | 5679 |
| 2019 | 196 | 6201 |
| 2020 | 286 | 7599 |
| 2021 | 261 | 9648 |
| 2022 | 212 | 10025 |
| 2023 | 192 | 11023 |
| 2024 | 90 | 10829 |
Tuition
The tuition table for WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | 9,000 per year |
| Master of Science | 18,000 per year |
| MBA | 39,500 |
| Executive MBA | 69,500 |
The WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business, Management |
|---|---|
| Master | Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| PhD | Economics |
Notable alumni
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Thomas Buberl
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Thomas Buberl is a German businessman who has been the CEO of Axa since 2016.
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Margret Suckale
- Occupations
- business executive
- Biography
-
Margret Suckale is a German manager and lawyer best known for her work as a member of the board of Deutsche Bahn AG.
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Roman Kirsch
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Roman Kirsch is a German serial entrepreneur and investor in the tech- and consumer-internet-space.
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Andreas Nick
- Occupations
- member of the German Bundestagpolitician
- Biography
-
Andreas Nick is a former German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate from 2013 until 2021.
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Peter Gentsch
- Enrolled in the WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
- Graduated with Doctor
- Occupations
- professorauthorserial entrepreneurlecturerbusiness consultant
- Biography
-
Peter Gentsch is a German academic, researcher, author, management consultant, and entrepreneur specialising in digital management, data science and generative AI.
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management faculties and divisions
| Centre : Asia | International Business |
|---|---|
| Centre : Market-oriented Corporate Management | Business Administration |
| Centre : Private Banking | Banking |
| Course/Programme : Business Administration/Management | Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics, Management |
| Institute : Management, Accounting and Control | Accountancy, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | WHU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Accreditation | EQUIS, AACSB, FIBAA |
| Motto | Excellence in Management Education |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Burgplatz 2 Vallendar, 56179 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |