CBS International Business School (CBS)

CBS International Business School (CBS) is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences in Germany, specializing in business and management education. Established in 1993, CBS has evolved through the merger of Cologne Business School and European Management School, and later integrated with the European University of Applied Sciences (EUFH) in 2022. The institution operates campuses in Cologne, Mainz, Potsdam, Aachen, Brühl, Neuss, and Solingen, serving approximately 3,000 students.

CBS offers a wide range of English-taught Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programs, emphasizing international business and management. The school maintains a global perspective, with over 130 partner universities worldwide and a student body representing more than 75 nationalities. A mandatory semester abroad is integrated into many undergraduate programs, facilitated through the Erasmus+ program and other international partnerships.

Accredited by organizations such as FIBAA and IACBE, CBS is recognized for its quality education and practical approach to business studies. As part of the Stuttgart-based Klett Group, CBS continues to expand its interdisciplinary offerings, combining academic rigor with real-world application.


Scholarship


Undergraduate Scholarships available here:

Scholarships for Domestic (Native) Students

  1. CBS Scholarship (Cologne Campus)
    • Eligibility: Open to German and EU applicants enrolling in full-time or part-time undergraduate programs.
    • Award: Covers up to 25% of tuition fees.
    • Criteria: Demonstrated academic excellence and commitment.
  2. Best Performer Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Available to students with outstanding academic records.
    • Award: Up to 25% reduction in tuition fees.
    • Criteria: High academic achievement.
  3. Social Engagement Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Students actively involved in community service or social projects.
    • Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.
    • Criteria: Proof of significant social commitment.

 Scholarships for International (Non-Native) Students

  1. CBS International Student Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Non-EU international students enrolling in undergraduate programs.
    • Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.
  2. Criteria: Academic merit and personal motivation.
  3. EU Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Applicants from EU countries.
    • Award: Financial support (specific amount not specified).
    • Criteria: Merit-based selection.
  4. Prep4University Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Top-performing graduates of the Prep4University program at CBS.
    • Award: Scholarship for the first year of the Bachelor's program.
    • Criteria: Exceptional performance during the preparatory program.

Graduate Scholarships available here

Scholarships for Domestic (Native) Students

1.      CBS Scholarship (Cologne Campus)

o    Eligibility: Open to German and EU applicants enrolling in full-time or part-time Master's or MBA programs.

o    Award: Covers up to 25% of tuition fees.

o    Criteria: Demonstrated academic excellence and commitment.

2.      Best Performer Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Available to students with outstanding academic records.

o    Award: Up to 25% reduction in tuition fees.

o    Criteria: High academic achievement.

3.      Social Engagement Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Students actively involved in community service or social projects.

o    Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.

o    Criteria: Proof of significant social commitment.


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4.      CBS International Student Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Non-EU international students enrolling in Master's or MBA programs.

o    Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.

o    Criteria: Academic merit and personal motivation.

5.      Non-EU Students Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Citizens of non-EU countries applying for Master's or MBA programs.

o    Award: One-time payment of €3,000 (€1,500 for Fast-Track MBA).

o    Criteria: Outstanding academic history or strong letter of motivation.

6.      EU Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Applicants from EU countries.

o    Award: Financial support (specific amount not specified).

o    Criteria: Merit-based selection.

 

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Eligibility criteria


 Undergraduate Admission Requirements

 Domestic (Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    Completion of the German Abitur (general university entrance qualification) or an equivalent qualification.

o    Alternatively, a Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) is accepted.

·         Language Proficiency:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  If the applicant's prior education was not in English, proof of English proficiency is required.

§  Accepted tests include:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83

o    For German-taught programs:

§  Proof of German language proficiency may be required, depending on the program.

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last school certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

 International (Non-Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications Needed:

o    A secondary school completion certificate that qualifies the applicant for university entrance in their home country.

o    Examples include:

§  A-Levels (UK)

§  International Baccalaureate (IB)

§  High School Diploma (USA)

§  Other equivalent qualifications.

o    If the qualification does not directly grant university entrance in Germany, participation in the Prep4University (Studienkolleg) program may be necessary.

·         Language Proficiency Needed:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  Proof of English proficiency is mandatory.

§  Accepted tests include:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83

§  Other equivalent tests might also be considered.

o    For German-taught programs:

§  Proof of German language proficiency is required.

§  Accepted tests include:

§  TestDaF

§  DSH

§  Goethe-Zertifikat

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last school certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Copy of passport.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

 Graduate Admission Requirements

 Domestic (Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    A recognized Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in a related field from a German university.

o    A final grade of at least "good" (equivalent to 2.5 on the German grading scale).

o    Applicants with lower grades may be required to pass an entrance examination.

·         Language Proficiency:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 92

§  Other equivalent tests might also be considered.

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last academic certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

 International (Non-Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications Needed:

o    A recognized Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in a related field from an accredited institution.

o    A final grade of at least "good" (equivalent to 2.5 on the German grading scale).

o    Applicants with lower grades may be required to pass an entrance examination.

·         Language Proficiency Needed:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 92

§  Other equivalent tests might also be considered.

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last academic certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Copy of passport.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

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Undergraduate Scholarships available here:

Scholarships for Domestic (Native) Students

  1. CBS Scholarship (Cologne Campus)
    • Eligibility: Open to German and EU applicants enrolling in full-time or part-time undergraduate programs.
    • Award: Covers up to 25% of tuition fees.
    • Criteria: Demonstrated academic excellence and commitment.
  2. Best Performer Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Available to students with outstanding academic records.
    • Award: Up to 25% reduction in tuition fees.
    • Criteria: High academic achievement.
  3. Social Engagement Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Students actively involved in community service or social projects.
    • Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.
    • Criteria: Proof of significant social commitment.

 Scholarships for International (Non-Native) Students

  1. CBS International Student Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Non-EU international students enrolling in undergraduate programs.
    • Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.
  2. Criteria: Academic merit and personal motivation.
  3. EU Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Applicants from EU countries.
    • Award: Financial support (specific amount not specified).
    • Criteria: Merit-based selection.
  4. Prep4University Scholarship
    • Eligibility: Top-performing graduates of the Prep4University program at CBS.
    • Award: Scholarship for the first year of the Bachelor's program.
    • Criteria: Exceptional performance during the preparatory program.

Graduate Scholarships available here

Scholarships for Domestic (Native) Students

1.      CBS Scholarship (Cologne Campus)

o    Eligibility: Open to German and EU applicants enrolling in full-time or part-time Master's or MBA programs.

o    Award: Covers up to 25% of tuition fees.

o    Criteria: Demonstrated academic excellence and commitment.

2.      Best Performer Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Available to students with outstanding academic records.

o    Award: Up to 25% reduction in tuition fees.

o    Criteria: High academic achievement.

3.      Social Engagement Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Students actively involved in community service or social projects.

o    Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.

o    Criteria: Proof of significant social commitment.


???? Scholarships for International (Non-Native) Students

4.      CBS International Student Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Non-EU international students enrolling in Master's or MBA programs.

o    Award: Partial tuition fee reduction.

o    Criteria: Academic merit and personal motivation.

5.      Non-EU Students Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Citizens of non-EU countries applying for Master's or MBA programs.

o    Award: One-time payment of €3,000 (€1,500 for Fast-Track MBA).

o    Criteria: Outstanding academic history or strong letter of motivation.

6.      EU Scholarship

o    Eligibility: Applicants from EU countries.

o    Award: Financial support (specific amount not specified).

o    Criteria: Merit-based selection.

 

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 Undergraduate Admission Requirements

 Domestic (Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    Completion of the German Abitur (general university entrance qualification) or an equivalent qualification.

o    Alternatively, a Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) is accepted.

·         Language Proficiency:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  If the applicant's prior education was not in English, proof of English proficiency is required.

§  Accepted tests include:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83

o    For German-taught programs:

§  Proof of German language proficiency may be required, depending on the program.

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last school certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

 International (Non-Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications Needed:

o    A secondary school completion certificate that qualifies the applicant for university entrance in their home country.

o    Examples include:

§  A-Levels (UK)

§  International Baccalaureate (IB)

§  High School Diploma (USA)

§  Other equivalent qualifications.

o    If the qualification does not directly grant university entrance in Germany, participation in the Prep4University (Studienkolleg) program may be necessary.

·         Language Proficiency Needed:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  Proof of English proficiency is mandatory.

§  Accepted tests include:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83

§  Other equivalent tests might also be considered.

o    For German-taught programs:

§  Proof of German language proficiency is required.

§  Accepted tests include:

§  TestDaF

§  DSH

§  Goethe-Zertifikat

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last school certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Copy of passport.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

 Graduate Admission Requirements

 Domestic (Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications:

o    A recognized Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in a related field from a German university.

o    A final grade of at least "good" (equivalent to 2.5 on the German grading scale).

o    Applicants with lower grades may be required to pass an entrance examination.

·         Language Proficiency:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 92

§  Other equivalent tests might also be considered.

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last academic certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

 International (Non-Native) Students

·         Academic Qualifications Needed:

o    A recognized Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in a related field from an accredited institution.

o    A final grade of at least "good" (equivalent to 2.5 on the German grading scale).

o    Applicants with lower grades may be required to pass an entrance examination.

·         Language Proficiency Needed:

o    For English-taught programs:

§  IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

§  TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 92

§  Other equivalent tests might also be considered.

·         Additional Requirements:

o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.

o    Letter of motivation detailing the applicant's interest in the chosen program.

o    Copy of the last academic certificate with a transcript of records for each subject.

o    Copy of passport.

o    Some programs may require an entrance examination.

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