CHE Ranking: Top marks for international perspective, professional experience and the student satisfaction at ESB Business School
All of the Bachelor's degree programmes assessed rank in the top tier. The results are well above the national average for all universities.
Career and Professional Development
In the 'professional practice' category, the CHE Fact Check consistently ranks ESB programmes among the top tier, which is a strong indication of the close integration of study and professional practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the practical delivery of content and the involvement of lecturers with industry experience. For students, this means real-world insights into companies and a degree programme that prepares them specifically for the international job market. Students confirm this in the survey, rating career and practical orientation 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Internationality
The international focus of study and teaching at ESB Business School is also evident, setting it apart with its internationality in practice at the highest level. All bachelor's degree programmes are among the top performers in terms of 'study abroad', 'internationalisation at home' and 'student mobility'. Of particular note is the International Management Double Degree programme, which received a perfect score of 10 in the CHE assessment for the international focus of its teaching and learning.
Student satisfaction
Students are also very satisfied with the study environment at ESB Business School. They rate the organisation of studies at 4.7 out of 5, followed by support during studies and the general study situation, both at 4.6. These figures reflect not only robust data, but also the day-to-day study experience in which students encounter reliable structures, dedicated lecturers and genuine support from their first semester through to entering the workforce.
The results of the CHE Ranking clearly show that students at ESB Business School are highly satisfied with their studies.
‘The excellent ratings in the areas of international focus and links to professional practice confirm ESB Business School’s commitment to preparing students specifically for international careers in a globally interconnected economy,’ said Prof. Dr Markus Conrads, Dean of ESB Business School, expressing his delight at the results. ‘For prospective students, the ranking shows that they will receive a high-quality academic education at ESB, as well as gaining practical experience and international perspectives from an early stage.’
The comments from ESB students in the CHE survey reflect this perfectly:
"The courses are very practice-oriented. Those taught by lecturers from industry with hands-on experience are particularly excellent.”
'The small class sizes allow for interaction, which greatly benefits the learning experience as personal interests can be incorporated into lessons, making the course more relevant.'
'The support was excellent. The lecturers were always ready to answer any questions.'
Prospective students can get a first-hand impression of the degree programmes offered by Reutlingen University at the Open Day on Saturday, 9 May 2026.
About the CHE University Ranking:
The full CHE University Ranking, based on the feedback of around 120,000 surveyed students, is available online at HeyStudium. Published exclusively in the ZEIT Study Guide and on HeyStudium for over twenty years, the CHE University Ranking is the most comprehensive university comparison in the German-speaking world. It provides ratings for over 10,000 degree programmes at German universities.
