CBS International Business School

CityCologne, Germany
LanguageEnglish (selected programmes)
FeesNon-EU tuition: Master's (2 years) €6,690/semester; MBA (2 years) €7,920/semester; MBA (1 year) €10,890/semester; Bachelor's €7,290/semester; Preparatory programme €12,900 total. Merit-based tuition reductions may apply.
DegreePreparatory programme, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and MBA programmes.
DeadlinesNon-EU applicants: March 2027 intake , apply by 15 November 2026; September 2027 intake , apply by 15 May 2027. Confirm programme-specific deadlines.
Visa chanceNon-EU students may need a German national visa for study purposes and, where applicable, a residence permit. Requirements depend on nationality and individual circumstances. Check with the relevant German diplomatic mission.
Housing infoAccommodation arrangements and availability should be confirmed directly with the institution. Housing costs are not included in the tuition figures provided.
UpdatedNov 6, 2026

CBS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL Cologne, Germany

DISCOVER CBS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

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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