Germany
CBS – Cologne Business School
Tuition fee
€13,800/year; €15,300–€17,000/year; €21,000 total; Variable
QS ranking
University ranking
CHE: Top ratings for international orientation & student support; WirtschaftsWoche: Top 5 private business schools in Germany
CBS – Cologne Business School is a private business university in Cologne, Germany, founded in 1993, with about 3,000 students including 1,000+ international students from over 75 countries. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, has strong rankings for international orientation and student support, and provides a vibrant campus life with English-medium study and international opportunities.
Academic programs
Tuition fees (2025–26)
Undergraduate (International)
€13,800/year
Postgraduate (International)
€15,300–€17,000/year
MBA
€21,000 total
PhD
Variable (depends on partner university and project)
CBS Scholarship for International Students (10–25% tuition reduction)
CBS Scholarship for International Students
10–25% tuition reduction
Germany Scholarship
Deutschlandstipendium – merit-based
External scholarships
DAAD, Erasmus+, or home government funding
MBA Excellence Scholarships
Student Life & Campus
Centrally located campus in Cologne, a vibrant and student-friendly city
Modern classrooms, digital labs, and business simulation rooms
International Student Office for visa, housing, and integration support
Career Services: internship placements, career coaching, job fairs
Over 50 student clubs & activities (sports, business competitions, culture)
Study in English in a multicultural environment
Excellent transport links across Germany and Europe
Nearby Rhine River, historical sites, and lively city life
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