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Scholarships & external funding opportunities
Students are encouraged to investigate all sources of funding, including government and private scholarships, prior to borrowing from any loan program. Following are some resources that may offer funding opportunities.
Since these vary a lot, please contact the relevant funding bodies personally to find out about the opportunities in detail. We also encourage you to inquire about grants in your respective state or home country.
Employer sponsorship
Many companies see the value in executive education and are willing to contribute towards their employees’ program fees. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you prepare a business case for sponsorship to your employer.
OeAD - Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants
OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education & Research) helps you finding the adequate Scholarship or Research Grant according to your country of origin as well as your preferred destination.
Erasmus+ | EU Education & Training Initiative
The European Commission offers various educational and training initiatives.
MBA Educational Fund by Brain Capital
Brain Capital GmbH offers a proven and fair financing scheme for your MBA/EMBA at WU Executive Academy.
Brain Capital - founded in 2005 - has already supported more than 8,500 students over the last years. Income Share Agreements give you the highest flexibility for your future career and life choices. Repayment starts after graduation for a maximum of ten years.
Payment caps protect you from disproportionate payments. The total amount is linked to the income earned.
To apply, you need
- to be an EU-citizen
- or hold a permanent, unrestricted work and resident permit in Germany.
For more Information visit MBA Education Fund | Flexible Financing (braincapital.de).
If you are admitted at WU Executive Academy for an MBA/EMBA program, and wish to finance your tuition fees via the Brain Capital scheme, please get in touch with mba(at)braincapital.de.
E-fellows MBA Scholarships
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Financing options in Austria
This is an overview of various financing options for people living/working in Austria. Please note, that some websites may only provide information in German.
Educational Funding by the AMS (Austrian Arbeitsmarkt Service)
The better you are educated, the easier it is to find a good job. Therefore, the AMS supports your education and training - if you meet all requirements.
- General Funding
- Bildungskarenz or Bildungsteilzeit
- Überbetriebliche Lehre and Ausbildung in Mangelberufen
- Start-Up Funding
Educational Leave ("Bildungsurlaub")
Employees, who work in Germany can take advantage of educational leave. Finde here more information on the Bildungsurlaub (in German).
Please note that the no legal title to any support arises from the publication of this list and we don't guarantee the granting of funds.
Education Loans
As an executive education is a long-term investment, most students rely on loans to cover some or all of their education or living costs.
Financial institutions in many countries offer loans specifically for higher education. Additionally, many governments offer financial loan schemes. Terms vary widely from country to country so make sure you research your personal options.
We do not endorse any specific lender nor receive compensation from any lender. We encourage students to compare the fees and terms of all student loan products to determine which ones are best suited to their individual needs.
Besides regular loans, the WU Executive Academy also offers payment by installments, without any surcharges (up to 3 installments) – a 0%-interest loan.