EMBA Fees & Financing
Only you can put in the hours and dedication that the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA demands. But if you need assistance with funding your self-investment, we can help. Because we believe in your potential ROI.
€105,000 tuition fee incl. VAT*
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
Early Bird Offer**
€10,000 discount until 31 January 2026
€5,000 discount until 30 April 2026
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.
Tax-deductible tuition fees
Candidates based in Germany may be eligible for tax deductions
* Additional costs that are excluded from the tuition fee are accommodation for modules in Germany, travel costs, and any visa costs (if applicable).
** In order to meet the respective Early Bird deadline, applications should be submitted by early January/early April 2026 at the latest.
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 General Scholarships is awarded on a rolling basis. While highly competitive, it is not restricted to a fixed number of recipients, ensuring that outstanding candidates have the opportunity to be recognized as long as funds remain available.
In addition, we offer two Exclusive Scholarships, each granted to one candidate per intake, dedicated to specific categories that recognize exceptional personal stories and diverse leadership paths.
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: our scholarships generally cover up to 20% of the tuition fee. They are intended as partial support to help bridge your individual funding gap.
- Focused opportunities: Each candidate may apply for one scholarship. Kindly select the option that best reflects your strengths and circumstances.
- Timing matters: You don’t need to wait for your admissions letter to apply. In fact, we recommend submitting your scholarship application together with your program application for the strongest consideration. Final scholarship application deadline is July 31st.
- Final decisions: Scholarship awards are made with great care and are non-contestable.
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 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 essay, and its fit with the scholarship requirements.
- Your ability to finance the program, outlined in a financial budget essay.
1. Scholarship essay
- Prepare an essay of a maximum of two pages and clearly explain why you are applying for the chosen scholarship.
- Highlight your achievements, values, and potential contributions to the Kellogg-WHU community.
2. Financial Need
- Within the 2-pages essay, provide a transparent overview of your financial situation (income, expenses, self-funding, company contribution, other sources).
- Demonstrate your funding gap and explain how the scholarship would make the EMBA possible for you.
3. Timing
- Save your application as a PDF and send it to emba.scholarships[at]whu.edu.
- The final deadline to submit your scholarship application is July 31st.
- You can submit your essay any time during the program application process, and you do not have to wait for the admissions decision.
- Scholarship applications are reviewed continuously.
Available Scholarships Kellogg – WHU EMBA Intake 2026
Eligibility:
The General Scholarship is available to all applicants of 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
Required Application Materials (max. 2 pages in total):
- Statement of purpose 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 essay outlining your EMBA financing plan, including your current financial situation (salary, other taxable income, relevant expenses, amount of personal investment), and any support from third parties such as your company or other funding sources.
Award: Up to 20% of tuition
Deadline: July 31, 2026 (awarded on a rolling basis)
Eligibility:
This scholarship is awarded to one outstanding candidate per intake who demonstrates 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
Required Application Materials (max 2 pages in total):
- Statement of purpose explaining your motivation for applying for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and how you plan to contribute to the Kellogg-WHU community.
- Financial budget essay detailing your EMBA financing plan, including your current financial situation (salary, other taxable income, relevant expenses, amount of personal investment) and the financial support provided by third parties such as your company or other funding sources
Award: Up to 20% tuition
Deadline: July 31, 2026
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
Required Application Materials (max. 2 pages in total):
- Statement of purpose describing your motivation for applying, the financial challenges you face, and the impact you intend to make during and after the program.
- Financial budget essay outlining your EMBA financing plan, including your current financial situation (salary, other taxable income, relevant expenses, amount of personal investment), and any support from third parties such as your company or other funding sources.
Award: Up to 70% of tuition
Deadline: July 31, 2026
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.
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.
Prodigy Finance is revolutionizing student loan financing by offering alumni-funded loans for students who wish to study at the world’s top business schools. Prodigy Finance assesses the applicants’ future earning potential (based on the achievements of similar graduates) to determine loan affordability. Open to students from over 150 nationalities, Prodigy Finance offers competitive interest rates and payment deferral during the study program.
Candidates accepted to the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program who do not live in Germany at the time of starting their studies can apply for funding through Prodigy Finance. For further information, e.g., regarding the amount of financing, minimum loan size, or loan fees, please visit the Prodigy Finance website.
Prodigy Finance Ltd is incorporated in the United Kingdom (Company Number 05912562) and registered with the Office of the Information Commissioner (Reg. No. Z9851854). Prodigy Finance Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and entered on the Financial Services Register under firm registration number 612713. Prodigy's registered address is Palladium House 1-4 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7LD
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 ist ein in Großbritannien ansässiges Unternehmen (mit Unternehmensnummer 10466048) und ist beim Office of the Information Commissioner (unter der Registernummer ZA281795) registriert. Lendwise Ltd ist von der Financial Conduct Authority zugelassen und reguliert und im Financial Services Register unter der Registrierungsnummer 782496 eingetragen. Die eingetragene Firmenanschrift von Lendwise Ltd ist 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: ₹5,00,000 (approx. USD 9,363)
- Eligibility: Open to students of all nationalities applying for any graduate, postgraduate, or diploma program abroad
- Number of Awards: 4
- Selection: 60-minute aptitude test (Verbal & Logical Reasoning), no essays or grades required
- Deadline: June 5, 2026
- Details: GyanDhan Scholarship
Email: contact[at]gyandhan.com
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.
Candidates residing in Germany may be eligible to deduct tuition fees, course materials, and other education-related expenses from their taxable income. Similar benefits may also be available in other countries, depending on local regulations. For personalized advice, we recommend consulting a tax advisor. Our Admissions Team will be happy to provide further guidance and point you in the right direction.
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