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MBA
Master
Double Master's Programme in Business Administration
Winter: May 15, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (320 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Double Master's Programme in Business Administration
The University of Cologne is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its excellent academic programs and research opportunities. The Double Master's Programme in Business Administration is a unique offering that allows students to earn two master's degrees in just two years. This program combines the expertise of the University of Cologne with a partner university, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of global business practices. Students in this program have the opportunity to study abroad and gain valuable international experience, preparing them for successful careers in the business world. The University of Cologne's Double Master's Programme in Business Administration is a highly competitive and rigorous program that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of business.
Fields of study
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Double Master's Programme in Business Administration at University of Cologne
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
Public info
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Applicants do not need to submit to English test certificate:
if they have completed a bachelor's degree or master's degree taught entirely in English or
in which they have completed a double bachelor degree
if they have a International Baccalaureat or
if they are native speakers.
All other students have to have their own language skills by submitting one of the following international language test certificates:
TOEFL iBT with at least 92 points or
IELTS with at least 6.5 or
Cambridge CAE (A, B or C) or CPE (A, B or C)
Prerequisites
Completed bachelor's degree
Completed Bachelor's degree programme that corresponds to the subject of the selected Master's degree programme.
If you have not completed your bachelor's degree, you must have earned at least 80% of the credit points and have completed the outstanding courses by September 30 at the latest.
The subject-related and language admission requirements as well as the minimum grade must be fulfilled at the time of application.
Bachelor's gradeat least 2.7 (German grade)
Subject-related requirements
[specifications on the allocation of courses to the subject areas](https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/sites/fakultaet/dokumente/downl...)
1. at least 78 ECTS in the fields of Business Administration and Economics
2. - from this at least 48 ECTS in the field of Business Administration
3. - from this at least 18 ECTS in the field of Economics
4. at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (only modules with mathematical and/or statistical methodological skills; pure (software) application skills are not accepted)
[PDF of personal subject-related admission criteria](https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/sites/fakultaet/dokumente/downl...)[ ](https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/sites/fakultaet/dokumente/downl...)(see application documents)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Double Master's Programme in Business Administration
Programme-specific documents
Bachelor's certificate or proof that 80 % have been succesfully completed
Transcript of records
Transcript of semester abroad
Subject-related admission criteria
School leaving certificate
Course catalogue
Proof of English language skills
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Motivation
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Admission test
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Double Master's Programme in Business Administration at University of Cologne
Application procedure
All applications fulfilling the entry requirements, will be assessed. Shortlisted applications will be invited for an interview (face-to-face or online) taking place in June.
Where an application for the Double Master's Programme is unsuccessful, it will automatically considered in the selection procedure for the standard M.Sc. in Business Administration at the University of Cologne, provided all entry requirements are fulfilled.
We can only include students to the Double Master's Programme who reach the minimum score and receive an admission to the regular programme in which the double degree option is integreated in. You can find details on how to calculate the score at the "Admission test & selection procedure" section on the application website of the M.Sc. Business Administration. To find out what has been the minimum score during the last two admission rounds, you can check the "Admission results" section in the FAQs & Admission Results.
Selection process
All applications fulfilling the entry requirements, will be assessed. Shortlisted applications will be invited for an online interview taking place in June.
Where an application for the Double Master's Programme is unsuccessful, it will automatically considered in the selection procedure for the standard M.Sc. in Business Administration at the University of Cologne, provided all entry requirements are fulfilled.
We can only include students to the Double Master's Programme who reach the minimum score and receive an admission to the regular programme in which the double degree option is integrated in. You can find details on how to calculate the score at the "Admission test & selection procedure" section on the application website of the M.Sc. Business Administration. In the "Admission results" section, you can also find out what the minimum score was in the last two admission rounds.
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Semester contribution
320 EUR
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Estimated year-1 total cost
12,544 – 12,544 EUR
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There are no tuition fees at the University of Cologne. Tuition fees at the partner universities are waived.
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