Research giant WHU: Germany's top business school in the ranking!

Research giant WHU: Germany's top business school in the ranking!

Six renowned researchers from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management were honored in Research.com’s current “Best Business and Management Scientists” ranking. This award reflects the outstanding achievements of scientists in the areas of business and management. The top placements include Adjunct Prof. Dr. Malte Brettel, who ranked 16th in Germany and 592nd worldwide. Other WHU researchers include Prof. Dr. Holger Ernst (41st place in Germany, 1118th place worldwide), Prof. Dr. Lutz Kaufmann (44th place in Germany, 1245th place worldwide), Prof. Dr. Dries Faems (58th place in Germany, 1739th place worldwide), Prof. Dr. Stefan Spinler (59th place in Germany, 1789th place worldwide) and Prof. Dr. Nadine Kammerlander (60th place in Germany, 1849th place worldwide) reports the WHU.

The placements in this ranking are extremely sought after because it only takes into account the best one percent of scientists in this field. In addition, Prof. Dr. Burcin Yurtoglu achieved a remarkable place in the “Best Economics and Finance Scientists” ranking: He is ranked 85th in Germany and 2448th worldwide. The evaluation basis is based on the D-index (disciplinary H-index), which includes publications and citation metrics within the subject area, which underlines the importance of this award.

Academic programs and reputation

The WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, founded as a private, foundation-financed and non-profit institution, has established itself as one of the leading business schools in Germany. It is highly regarded both in Germany and internationally and offers a wide range of academic programs. These include two bachelor's programs in International Business Administration and Business Psychology as well as five master's programs in Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Business and Business Analytics. The university also offers a part-time master's degree, a full-time MBA program and the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA program. Various accredited programs for managers round off the offering. Top Universities highlights that WHU continually shines in national and international rankings.

Current rankings show that WHU ranks first in Germany, third in Europe and thirteenth worldwide in the FT MiM Ranking 2023. These impressive rankings underline the high academic excellence and practical relevance of the programs that WHU offers. Students also appreciate the institution for its high level of satisfaction, with an average of 4.3 out of 5 points. Pumpkin Careers reports that WHU charges the highest tuition fee for bachelor's and master's programs in Germany: 54,300 euros for bachelor's programs and 72,400 euros for master's programs.

Career opportunities and networks

The decision to study at a renowned business school like WHU can have a significant impact on the career paths of graduates. Germany offers several respected business schools with strong networks and practice-oriented programs. WHU is a leader not only in academic excellence, but also in career opportunities and alumni-led networks that help graduates succeed in the international business environment.

Due to these factors, WHU will continue to be the preferred choice of many students in 2025 who are seeking a sound education in the field of business and management.