How the transition works:
- Application: During the early stages of the SIM program, students can apply for the CEMS MIM track. This involves submitting an internal application, which typically includes academic transcripts, motivation statements, and sometimes interviews 4.
- Requirements: Selection is based on academic records, motivation, language skills, and/or interview performance. CEMS seeks diversity, international exposure, and language abilities.
- Programme Structure: If accepted, you spend one semester at St. Gallen ("home term") and one semester at a CEMS partner school abroad ("host term"), plus a CEMS internship, skills seminars, and corporate projects 4 .

Probability/Competitiveness:
- Admission to CEMS is competitive. It's not automatic even for SIM students, as the number of CEMS slots is limited compared to SIM intake.
- Based on online forums and program statistics, a substantial portion of SIM students gain a CEMS slot, but exact odds depend on annual cohort sizes and applicant pools
3. Financing Options
- Tuition Fees: For SIM/CEMS students (foreign nationals), fees are roughly CHF 3,329 per semester 67 .
- Scholarships/Financial Aid:
- Merit Scholarships for outstanding students (excellent academics, leadership, extracurriculars). These may cover partial or full tuition 8 (D).
- Need-Based Scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need, sometimes providing aid for tuition and/or living expenses 86.
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships and external funding options for specific nationalities; these can include full tuition plus stipends 8 .
- Other Avenues: Many CEMS corporate partners also offer scholarships and internships that can help subsidize study and living costs.

4. Useful Resources
- Official St. Gallen SIM and CEMS pages detail deadlines, program logistics, and funding sources 24.
- Student and alumni forums offer firsthand perspectives on the CEMS application odds and SIM experience 5 .
- Personal statements, a strong CV, leadership evidence, and an international orientation are crucial for CEMS selection.