Cologne International Business School

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia · Private

Cologne International Business School is a private university in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia.

14 Master's programmes
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14 programmes at Cologne International Business School. Find one that fits your goals.

M.Sc. Business Psychology and Management
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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M.A. Entrepreneurship
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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M.A. Financial Management
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- Cologne
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Global Finance
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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M.A. HRM & Leadership
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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International Management (MBA)
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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M.A. Marketing Management
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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Master IB - Digital Transformation Management
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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Master of Arts International Business
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- Cologne
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M.A. Masters in Digital Marketing
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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MBA in International Management Full Time
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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MBA in International Management Full Time (FAST TRACK)
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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M.Sc. Strategic Management and Consulting
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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M.A. Tourism and Sustainable Management
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- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
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Explore Master's programmes

14 programmes at Cologne International Business School. Find one that fits your goals.

M.Sc. Business Psychology and Management
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
M.A. Entrepreneurship
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
M.A. Financial Management
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- Cologne
View programme
Global Finance
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
M.A. HRM & Leadership
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
International Management (MBA)
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
M.A. Marketing Management
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
Master IB - Digital Transformation Management
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
Master of Arts International Business
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- Cologne
View programme
M.A. Masters in Digital Marketing
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
MBA in International Management Full Time
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
MBA in International Management Full Time (FAST TRACK)
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
M.Sc. Strategic Management and Consulting
1,500+ EUR/sem
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme
M.A. Tourism and Sustainable Management
Course does not exist
- English
- 4 semesters
- Cologne
View programme

Cologne International Business School is a private university in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Programmes taught in English.

About Cologne International Business School

Cologne International Business School is a private university in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It offers 14 Master's programmes.

Accreditation

State-recognised

Address

Cologne Business School (CBS) Hardefuststraße 1 50677 Köln Germany

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Website

cbs.de/en

Costs and fees

Tuition

Tuition fees apply

Cologne International Business School is a private institution, so tuition varies by programme and degree, commonly from several thousand to over 20,000 EUR per year. Check the programme pages or contact Cologne International Business School for current figures.

Fee details on university website

Estimated monthly living costs (general estimate)

Rent (shared flat)

500 EUR

Food and groceries

350 EUR

Public transport

70 EUR

Utilities and internet

150 EUR

Health insurance

110 EUR

Other essentials

160 EUR

Approximately 1,340 EUR per month

General estimate based on Berlin. Costs vary by city and lifestyle.

International students also need to show proof of funds (a blocked account, currently €11,904/yr (approx. €992/mo)) for the student visa. Use our blocked account calculator and cost of living calculator for a personalised estimate.

Admissions

Application process

Admission requirements vary by programme and degree level. Each programme at Cologne International Business School sets its own prerequisites, including academic qualifications, language proficiency, and application deadlines. See the Programmes section for the exact requirements of each course.

Good to know: Detailed entry rules (APS obligations, uni-assist vs. direct application, per-nationality requirements) differ by programme. Always confirm with the university directly.

Admission details on university website

Helpful tools

APS eligibility quiz - find out if you need an APS certificate
German grade calculator - convert your GPA to the German system
Study in Germany guide - step-by-step admission guide

Social life

CBS encourages every student to get involved in campus life through student initiatives, or to start a new one. Current initiatives include:

International Community: welcome events, cultural nights and networking for international and local students.
Consulting Club, Capital Circle and Founders Factory: workshops and networks in consulting, finance and entrepreneurship.
Data and Innovation Hub: hands-on sessions with tools like Python and Power BI.
Sports Community and Health and Wellbeing Club: training, tournaments and workshops for a balanced student life.
Sustainable Management Lab and Women in Business Club.

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Cologne International Business School is located in Cologne. Explore German cities

Address

Cologne Business School (CBS) Hardefuststraße 1 50677 Köln Germany

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Questions about Cologne International Business School

You need an officially certified copy of your Bachelor's degree (a foreign degree may need official recognition), a CV in table format, proof of health insurance, a copy of your photo ID, and language certificates and transcripts where required. Enrolment is complete only once all documents are in.

If you need a visa, the deadlines are 30 May for the winter semester and 30 November for the summer semester.

It is an English-taught M.Sc. starting in winter and summer, with 120, 90 or 60 ECTS tracks. It covers strategy, business models and management areas such as finance, marketing and people, with consulting projects and real company challenges, and you can build professional German alongside it.

The programme page lists tuition of 6,210 euros, with a note that fees differ for EU and non-EU students. Check CBS's tuition fee information page for the exact figure that applies to you.

CBS has student initiatives including a Consulting Club, Capital Circle for finance, a Data and Innovation Hub, Founders Factory, an International Community with welcome events and cultural nights, a Sports Community, a Sustainable Management Lab and a Women in Business Club.

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Key facts

Master's programmes14

AllianceNone

QS World RankingUnranked

LanguagesEnglish

TypePrivate

FundingPrivate

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