CBS International Business School

📍 Cologne, Germany

No Minimum GPA (NC-Free)

Admissions based on personal interview & motivation, not school grade averages

100% English Degrees

Fully English-taught Bachelor's, Master's & MBA programs with global exchange semesters

Top Locations

Study in Cologne or exchange with Campuses in Mainz, Potsdam (Berlin region), or Hamburg

Career Services

Mandatory practical projects, internships, and direct industry networking

About CBS

CBS International Business School is a top-ranked, state-accredited private university in Germany with campuses in Cologne, Mainz, Potsdam, and Hamburg. Part of the renowned Klett Group, CBS is recognized for its international focus, practical business training, and triple accreditation (FIBAA, IACBE, and German Accreditation Council).

At CBS, entry is not limited by strict GPA cuts (NC-free). Students benefit from small class sizes, practical corporate business projects, mandatory internships, and an optional semester abroad at over 160 partner universities worldwide. CBS also offers the Prep4University foundation track (Studienkolleg) for international high school graduates.

Prep4University

1 Year Studienkolleg (W-Course / T-Course)
6,000 – 7,000 Per Semester (~€12,000 – €14,000 Total)
  • Direct Pathway to German University Qualifications
  • Business (W-Course) & Tech/IT (T-Course) Options
  • Includes German & English Language Training
  • Guaranteed Degree Seat upon Successful Completion
  • Full Visa & On-Arrival Administrative Support

Bachelor's & Master's

100% English Taught (Non-EU)
5,940 – 7,260 Per Semester (~€990 – €1,210 per Month)
  • No Minimum GPA Cutoff (NC-Free Admissions)
  • Bachelor's (~€5,940/sem) Master's (~€6,900–€7,260/sem)
  • Integrated Internships & Corporate Business Projects
  • 160+ Overseas Exchange Partner Universities
  • Full 18-Month Post-Study Work Visa to seek Jobs

Pathway Investment

Registration & Living Expenses
1,000 Initial Enrolment Deposit
  • €1,000 – Registration & Enrolment Deposit
  • Tuition Fee Payable per Semester
  • €11,904 – Blocked Account (Living Expenses)
  • Direct Admission Letter for Fast-Track Visa
  • Complete Visa & Housing On-Arrival Support
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18 Months

Post-Study Work Visa

EU Blue Card

PR & Settlement Path​

Cologne

Rheinland heartland

2 Intakes​

September & February Starts

CBS International Business School

Bahnstraße 6-8, 50996 Cologne, Germany

https://www.cbs.de/en

https://www.cbs.de/internationales/international-students-services

Travel Europe on Student Visa

Besides studying, living in Germany provides you with an opportunity to travel across various countries. With a German student visa, the student is allowed to travel to 29 European countries without any restrictions.

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