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MSc
Master
Master Business Administration- Accounting & Taxation
Winter: Jun 15, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
Bilingual
EURTuition
Free (320 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Master Business Administration- Accounting & Taxation
The University of Cologne is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its excellent academic programs and research opportunities. The Business Administration course at the University of Cologne is highly regarded, offering students a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, providing students with a well-rounded education in the field of business. The faculty at the University of Cologne are experts in their respective fields, and students benefit from their knowledge and experience. Graduates of the Business Administration program at the University of Cologne are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in various industries and sectors.
Specialization
Available Specializations in English Corporate Development, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management German and English Accounting & Taxation
Fields of study
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Master Business Administration- Accounting & Taxation at University of Cologne
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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TOEFL-72 IBT, IELTS-5.5
German language
German for application
C1
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German for enrollment
C1
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Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.7
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
120
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If you have not yet completed your bachelor's degree, you must provide confirmation of all examinations you have completed to date. You must have successfully completed at least 80% of the examinations in your bachelor's degree program (at least 144 ECTS for a bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS). You also need a provisional average grade calculated and officially confirmed by your university or examination office. The examinations still to be completed must be completed by September 30th. be filed.
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Not required
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree with the below requirements.
at least 78 ECTS in the fields of Business Administration and Economics
\- from this at least 48 ECTS in the field of Business Administration
\- from this at least 18 ECTS in the field of Economics
at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (methodological expertise only, no user expertise)
Application in the case of unfinished Bachelor studies: In cases where present Bachelor studies have not been fully completed, application is permitted if the candidate has earned at least 80% of the required credits and will have achieved the remaining results by 30 September at the latest. The specific admission criteria governing the designated course of study (including the overall grade) must already have been fulfilled on the basis of the exam results available at the time of application.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Master Business Administration- Accounting & Taxation
Programme-specific documents
Bachelor certificate
Transcript of Records
Transcript of records of the semester abroad
university entrance qualification
Official description of the content of the courses
attended in the bachelor's degree
Proof of language proficiency in English
Preliminary assessment documentation (VPD)
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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Application procedure
According to the regulation on the allocation of study places in North Rhine-Westphalia, 7% of the available study places are reserved for applicants who are non-EU/EEA citizens and do not have an EU/EEA university entrance qualification or an EU/EEA bachelor's degree ( EEA: Members of the European Economic Area Agreement: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway).
Applicants who are EU/EEA citizens or who have an EU/EEA university entrance qualification or an EU/EEA bachelor's degree fall under the 93% quota.
Application quick facts
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Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
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Complexity
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Address
Building Nr.: 100
Albertus Magnus Platz
50923 Cologne
Germany
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Tuition
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No tuition fees
Semester contribution
320 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,544 – 12,544 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
approx. €280 per semester including ticket for local public transport, see here for more information)
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Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 2 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.69
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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