CBS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL Cologne, Germany
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Study in Cologne at CBS International Business School, a state-accredited German university of applied sciences offering career-oriented programmes in business and management.
CBS combines academic knowledge with practical business applications and offers English-taught Bachelor's, Master's and MBA programmes. According to its institutional information, CBS also holds international accreditations from IACBE and FIBAA.
PROGRAMMES & TUITION FEES
CBS has announced reduced tuition fees for selected Master's and MBA programmes.
Master's Programme (2 years) €6,690 per semester | €13,380 for two semesters
MBA Programme (2 years) €7,920 per semester | €15,840 for two semesters
MBA Programme (1 year) €10,890 per semester | €21,780 for two semesters
Bachelor's Programme (3 years) €7,290 per semester | €14,580 for two semesters
Preparatory Programme (1 year) €12,900 total, including the enrolment fee
The two-semester amounts do not necessarily represent the total cost of multi-year programmes. Fees and payment arrangements should be confirmed with CBS.
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS
CBS has introduced merit-based tuition reductions for eligible students paying non-European tuition fees across its full-time degree programmes.
85% or higher academic performance €5,000 reduction from total programme tuition
75% or higher academic performance €2,500 reduction from total programme tuition
Below 75% academic performance Students may explain in their motivation letter why they should be considered for a €1,250 discount.
Academic results are based on the student's most recent formal education and converted to a percentage. Reductions apply to total programme tuition, subject to institutional assessment.
NEW AI PROGRAMMES — SEPTEMBER 2027
CBS has announced two new English-taught programmes planned for its Cologne campus.
B.Sc. International Business & AI Combines international business education with practical applications of artificial intelligence.
M.Sc. AI & Agentic Business Transformation Focuses on AI-driven business transformation, intelligent technologies and organisational digital change.
Both programmes are planned for September 2027. Programme names are provisional and may change.
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NON-EU STUDENTS
March 2027 Intake Application deadline: 15 November 2026
September 2027 Intake Application deadline: 15 May 2027
Applicants should verify programme-specific requirements and prepare their documents before the relevant deadline.
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