MCI Study Places in High Demand

Date 2024-02-14

Number of applicants again exceeds previous year | Three applications per study place expected

Good news at MCI: the current application process again shows the high demand for the coveted study places at the Entrepreneurial School®.

Specifically, a total of 1,300 study places are available for the start of studies in fall 2024. Specifically, a total of 1,300 study places are available for the start of studies in fall 2024. The number of applications has already reached 1,600, exceeding last year's figures of around 4,000 applications by the end of the application deadline. "We are expecting similar figures again this year, which means that on average we will have around three applications for every study place," says Rector Andreas Altmann.

In addition to assessing the candidates' academic requirements, the admission procedures focus primarily on motivation, responsibility, social commitment, entrepreneurial orientation, internationality, and perseverance. In combination with high-quality studies, study visits abroad, internships, an efficient Career Center and the legendary MCI network, MCI alumni have excellent career opportunities after successfully completing their studies.

A group of students on the roof terrace of the MCI in Innsbruck. ©MCI / Anna Geisler<br />
The number of applicants for the MCI's top-quality degree programs is even higher than in the previous year. ©MCI / Anna Geisler
1,300 study places are available for students starting at MCI in fall 2024. ©MCI / Anna Geisler<br />
1,300 study places are available for students starting at MCI in fall 2024. ©MCI / Anna Geisler
MCI alumni enjoy promising career opportunities and a global network. ©MCI / Anna Geisler<br />
MCI alumni enjoy promising career opportunities and a global network. ©MCI / Anna Geisler
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® in Innsbruck. ©MCI / Anna Geisler<br />
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® in Innsbruck. ©MCI / Anna Geisler
<p>The number of applicants for the MCI's top-quality degree programs is even higher than in the previous year. ©MCI / Anna Geisler</p>

The number of applicants for the MCI's top-quality degree programs is even higher than in the previous year. ©MCI / Anna Geisler

<p>The number of applicants for the MCI's top-quality degree programs is even higher than in the previous year. ©MCI / Anna Geisler</p>
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