EMBA Fees & Financing
Secure a €10,000 Early-Bird offer – submit your complete application by November 15, 2026.
€105,000 tuition fee*
Incl. all teaching fees, course materials, leadership development workshops and coaching sessions, accommodation for required international modules, use of all facilities, and most meals on campus.
VAT & Tax Deductibility
According to German law (§ 4 Nr. 21 a UStG) no VAT is charged on the tuition fee. Fees for EMBA programs are often tax-deductible in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Early Bird Offers**
€10,000 tuition deduction until November 15, 2026
€5,000 tuition deduction + €2,500 ExecEd Voucher until January 15, 2027
€5,000 tuition deduction until April 15, 2027
Payment terms
Our default payment model is four installments, but we understand that circumstances vary and are flexible for tailored payment schedules that meet your needs.
*Additional costs that are excluded from the tuition fee are accommodation for modules in Germany, travel costs, and any visa costs (if applicable).
** To benefit from our Early Bird offers, your complete application must be submitted by the respective deadline. ExecEd Voucher: The portfolio of available courses will be discussed individually during a guidance call with the Executive Education Team.
Financial assistance: your options
An EMBA is a sustainable investment in yourself. While the tuition fee requires commitment, there are many ways to make it accessible, including scholarships, income share agreements, student loans, employer support, tax benefits, and country-specific funding options. Our Admissions Team is here to advise you on the solution that best fits your individual situation.
Scholarships
Potential meets opportunity
Our scholarships are designed to open doors for exceptional leaders and to celebrate the unique strengths each candidate brings to our community.
We distinguish between two types of scholarships. Our Exclusive Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to one candidate per intake and recognizes an exceptional personal story and diverse leadership path.
In addition, the General Scholarship, Alumni Legacy Scholarship, and the 30 Years Kellogg-WHU Scholarship are awarded on a rolling basis. While highly competitive, these scholarships are not restricted to a fixed number of recipients, ensuring that outstanding candidates have the opportunity to be recognized as long as funds remain available.
Our partial scholarships are designed to make the Kellogg-WHU EMBA accessible to outstanding candidates while recognizing the diverse ways you can contribute to our community.
- Supporting your journey: Most of our scholarships cover up to 20% of the tuition fee and are intended as partial financial support to help bridge an individual funding gap. A single scholarship offering a higher award is reserved for an exceptional candidate facing greater financial constraints due to their individual circumstances.
- Focused opportunities: Each candidate may apply for one scholarship. Kindly select the option that best reflects your strengths and circumstances.
- Timing matters: To apply for the selected scholarship category, you do not need to wait for the outcome of the admissions process. In fact, we recommend submitting your scholarship application together with your program application for the strongest consideration. The final scholarship application deadline is when you sign your study contract.
- Careful consideration: All scholarship applications are reviewed thoroughly and with great care, taking into account the specific objectives and criteria of each scholarship category, as well as the available scholarship budget. Scholarship decisions are final and cannot be contested.
- Aligned with your admissions journey: Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and coordinated with your individual admissions process, so you receive both decisions in time to plan your next steps.
We welcome all qualified candidates to apply for one scholarship. To be considered, you should:
- Have submitted a complete application to the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program.
- Plan to self-fund your studies, or receive employer sponsorship covering no more than 30% of the tuition fee.
When reviewing applications, we look carefully at:
- Your academic and professional achievements.
- Your performance in the admissions interview.
- The strength and persuasiveness of your scholarship video, and it's fit with the scholarship requirements.
- Your ability to finance the program, outlined in a financial budget statement.
To apply for a scholarship, please prepare the following materials. You can submit your scholarship application at the same time as your application to the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program. Please note that the scholarship application is submitted separately using the dedicated scholarship application form.
1. Scholarship video
Upload a short video pitch (1–2 minutes) explaining why you are applying for the chosen scholarship. Please check the description of your chosen scholarship for the specific points your video should address.
We encourage you to be creative and authentic. There are no limits to how you choose to present your story. Especially in a time when AI-generated content is increasingly present, authenticity matters more than ever. This video is your opportunity to show your real voice, your personality, and your unique journey.
2. Financial Budget Statement
Along with your video pitch, please submit a financial budget statement (approx. 1 page) outlining your EMBA financing plan, including:
- Your current financial situation (salary, other taxable income, relevant expenses)
- The amount of personal investment you plan to contribute
- Any financial support from your company or other third parties
- Any other relevant funding sources
- A clear explanation of your remaining funding gap and how the scholarship would enable your participation in the EMBA program
The purpose of the financial budget statement is to give us a clear and transparent picture of your overall financing plan and financial needs.
3. Submit your Scholarship Application
Please upload both your video pitch and financial budget statement using our scholarship application form.
You may submit your scholarship application at any time during the EMBA application process and do not need to wait for an admissions decision.
Application Deadline: Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. We recommend applying together with your program application, but no later than before signing your study contract.
Available Scholarships Kellogg – WHU EMBA Intake 2027
Eligibility:
The General Scholarship is available to all applicants to the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA program. This scholarship is designed to recognize candidates who stand out and demonstrate the potential to enrich the community.
Areas of excellence may include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership and Career Impact
- Social Engagement and Community Service
- Entrepreneurial Drive and Innovation
- Sustainability and Global Impact
- Distinctive Life Journey and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- Etc.
Applicants should:
- Demonstrate excellence in an individual area, e.g., one or more of the above
- Show how their experience and personality will add value to the EMBA classroom and peer learning environment
- Convey how they aim to contribute to the Kellogg-WHU network during and after the program
Award: Up to 20% of the tuition fee
Application Deadline: Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. We recommend applying together with your program application, but no later than before signing your study contract.
How to apply:
Please prepare the following:
- Video pitch (approx. 1–2 minutes) explaining in which specific area(s) you excel, how your background and personality will enrich the EMBA cohort, and the kind of impact you aim to make during and after the program
- Financial budget statement (PDF) outlining your EMBA financing plan, including your current financial situation, planned personal investment, financial support from your company or other third parties, and any other funding sources. Your statement should provide a clear picture of your financial needs and the remaining funding gap.
Submit your application:
Please upload both your video pitch and financial budget statement using our scholarship application form.
Eligibility:
This scholarship is awarded to candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to the values and spirit of the Kellogg-WHU community.
The Kellogg-WHU Alumni Legacy Scholarship is funded by alumni who return to campus for lifelong learning and contribute a commitment fee. By supporting this scholarship, the alumni community gives back to future generations of leaders – continuing the legacy of shared growth, connection, and global impact.
Applicants should:
- Demonstrate a collaborative, community-oriented, and impact-driven mindset
- Contribute significantly to the Kellogg-WHU network during and after the program
- Align with the school's values of leadership, integrity, and lifelong learning
Award: Up to 20% of the tuition fee
Application Deadline: Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. We recommend applying together with your program application, but no later than before signing your study contract.
How to apply:
Please prepare the following:
- Video pitch (approx. 1–2 minutes) explaining your motivation for applying for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and how you plan to contribute to the Kellogg-WHU community, during and after the program.
- Financial budget statement (PDF) outlining your EMBA financing plan, including your current financial situation, planned personal investment, financial support from your company or other third parties, and any other funding sources. Your statement should provide a clear picture of your financial needs and remaining funding gap.
Submit your application:
Please upload both your video pitch and financial budget statement using our scholarship application form.
Eligibility:
Thirty years of Kellogg-WHU started with one class willing to take a chance on something new. In 1997, the first group of Kellogg-WHU students joined a newly launched international Executive MBA with an ambition to grow as leaders and make a difference. Since then, generations of executives have followed, bringing their own experiences, and perspectives, to the program and going on to make an impact on their organizations, industries, and communities around the world.
To celebrate three decades of Kellogg-WHU, the 30 Years Kellogg-WHU Scholarship recognizes candidates who reflect the spirit that has shaped the program from the very beginning: the courage to take new paths, the curiosity to keep learning, and the drive to make a difference.
We are looking for candidates who stand out through their achievements, experiences, or the path they have taken, whether by driving change, pursuing new ideas, bringing people together, or making a meaningful contribution to their organization, industry, or community. We want to understand what sets you apart, what others can learn from you, and how your vision and ideas will enrich the Kellogg-WHU community – during the program and as part of the alumni network that will shape its next 30 years.
Award: €15,000
Application Deadline: Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. We recommend applying together with your program application, but no later than before signing your study contract.
How to apply:
Please prepare the following:
- Video pitch (approx. 1–2 minutes) explaining what sets you apart, which experiences and achievements have shaped you, how your background and personality will enrich the EMBA cohort, and the kind of impact you hope to make as part of the Kellogg-WHU community.
- Financial budget statement (PDF) outlining your EMBA financing plan, including your current financial situation, planned personal investment, financial support from your company or other third parties, and any other funding sources. Your statement should provide a clear picture of your financial needs and remaining funding gap.
Submit your application:
Please upload both your video pitch and financial budget statement using our scholarship application form.
Eligibility:
The Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to one outstanding candidate per intake who demonstrates exceptional potential but faces significant financial constraints. It is designed to ensure that highly talented leaders from diverse backgrounds have the chance to join the Kellogg-WHU EMBA, even if personal or regional circumstances make financing more challenging.
Applicants should:
- Show clear leadership potential and professional achievements
- Demonstrate how significant financial support is essential to making participation in the EMBA possible
- Articulate how their unique perspective and experience will enrich the Kellogg-WHU community
Award: Up to 70% of the tuition fee
Application Deadline: Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. We recommend applying together with your program application, but no later than before signing your study contract.
How to apply:
Please prepare the following:
- Video pitch (approx. 1–2 minutes) explaining why you are applying for the Opportunity Scholarship, the experiences and circumstances that have shaped your journey, and why significant financial support is essential for your participation. Share how your leadership potential, unique perspective, and experience will enrich the Kellogg-WHU EMBA community and the impact you aim to make during and after the program.
- Financial budget statement (PDF) outlining your EMBA financing plan, including your current financial situation, planned personal investment, financial support from your company or other third parties, and any other funding sources. Your statement should provide a clear picture of your financial needs and remaining funding gap.
Submit your application:
Please upload both your video pitch and financial budget statement using our scholarship application form.
Further Financing Options
Beyond scholarships, there are several other ways to make your EMBA financially accessible. Many of our students combine different options. Our team is here to help you find the mix that works best for you. Direct family members of Kellogg-WHU students and alumni may also be eligible for a tuition benefit. Please contact our Admissions Team for further information on eligibility and conditions.
Since its foundation in 2005 at WHU, Brain Capital offers a fair and flexible financing model for tuition fees and living expenses. Students from the EU, UK, USA, or Canada who have received an admission offer to a degree program at WHU, may apply for the WHU education fund. The WHU education fund is an income share agreement and allows students to focus on their studies without worrying about tuition fees or indebtedness after graduation. The repayment only starts after graduation and completely depends on the gross income. Through income-dependent repayments, alumni support future generations.
Lendwise is a specialist loan provider based in the UK, which is dedicated to education finance for individuals who are looking to fund their studies at world-class universities.
Lendwise’s aim is to enable access to education through its affordable and flexible student loans that come with a competitive fixed interest rate and no early repayment penalties. Interest rates are personalized and depend on an applicant’s overall profile, including future earning potential, and the application process is entirely online. Candidates accepted to the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program are eligible to apply for a Lendwise loan. For further information, e.g., about the financing amount, minimum loan size, or loan fees please visit the Lendwise website.
Lendwise Ltd is a company based in the United Kingdom (company number 10466048) and is registered with the Office of the Information Commissioner (registration number ZA281795). Lendwise Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is listed on the Financial Services Register under registration number 782496. The registered office address of Lendwise Ltd is 3 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2AQ, United Kingdom.
It is always worth checking with your own bank, as they may be able to offer you attractive loan conditions or provide a helpful benchmark for comparison. In addition, Kellogg-WHU cooperates with local banking partners that offer special student loan programs. Please note that these options typically require a certain level of German language proficiency and are subject to German lending regulations.
For more details and guidance, our Admissions Team will be happy to support you.
Admitted candidates from Mexico, who are awarded any of the Kellogg-WHU EMBA scholarships, can apply to the FUNED state loan.
Apply to one of the program scholarships before you start the process with FUNED. Contact our admissions team via emba(at)whu.edu for further information.
GyanDhan is India’s first education financing marketplace, helping students secure funding for their studies abroad through loan assistance and scholarships.
Loan Assistance (For Indian Students)
- Eligibility: Indian students admitted or applying to recognized international programs
- Offer: Education loans with/without collateral, interest rates typically between 9%–12%
- Additional Support: Free loan counseling, application support, and end-to-end assistance
GyanDhan Scholarship
- Amount: ₹250,000
- Eligibility: Open to students of all nationalities applying for any graduate, postgraduate, or diploma program abroad
- Number of Awards: 8
- Selection: 60-minute aptitude test (Verbal & Logical Reasoning), no essays or grades required
- Deadline: May, 2026
- Details: GyanDhan Scholarship
Email: contact[at]gyandhan.com
Indian applicants seeking external funding may wish to explore WeMakeScholars, a financing platform supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. All advisory services are provided free of charge.
WeMakeScholars offers access to:
- More than 26,000 international scholarships funded by ministries, trusts, foundations, and other organizations.
- Education loans through a network of 15 leading Indian lenders, including public sector banks, private banks, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
To get in touch, you can call the support team at +91-83411 24424 or email hello[at]wemakescholars.com
You can also start the education loan application online - Apply online here!
- Eligibility criteria: Must be an Indian national admitted to a recognized university outside of India.
- Offer (general interest rate): Typically, between 8.45% and 12%, with loan options available both with and without collateral.
- Maximum loan amount: Up to INR 1.5 crore, which can cover the full tuition fee and living expenses.
- Additional Benefits: Via WeMakeScholars, at least 25% discount on bank processing fees and up to 2% discount on the interest rate.
- Selection process: Online application via www.wemakescholars.com
- Application deadline: Not applicable
Convincing your employer can seem like an uphill task, but we would like to assist you. Based on our experiences with previous students, we have compiled a document that can get you started.
Get in touch with our Admissions Team to learn more and receive our employer business case.
The Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA qualifies as a VAT-exempt educational service under German law (§ 4 Nr. 21 a UStG). Accordingly, no VAT is charged on the tuition fee, and the total amount of €105,000 is final.
Tuition fees for Executive MBA programs are often tax-deductible in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. When self-funded, the tuition may be deductible as professional development expenses. When paid by an employer, the tuition may be treated as a business expense.
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