Cologne Business School [CBS] 2020-2021 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Admissions at Cologne Business School are offered in diverse academic programs both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Considered to be one of the best universities in Germany for liberal art education, Cologne Business School has an enrollment of around 1,900 students. 

International admissions at Cologne Business School are open for English-taught bachelor, master and MBA programs. Students are advised to apply and complete early admissions due to limited seats available for admissions. 

Highlights

Cologne Business School Admission Deadlines

Cologne Business School accepts international admission applications throughout the year. The program start date varies with the program. The admissions are provided based on the availability of seats in the desired course.

Since the visa applications take about four months, international applicants must apply for early admissions at Cologne Business School.

Cologne Business School International Student Admissions

International admissions to Cologne Business School are open throughout the year. However, non-EU students applying for a visa to Germany must complete their admission applications early, before the start date of their program. Applicants are also requested to check course-wise specific requirements of different departments before seeking admission. International applicants must complete their admission applications online by visiting the business school website. 

English Language Requirements for International Students

International applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide English proficiency scores through one of the internationally recognized standardized examinations.

Visa Process for International Students

A student visa application to Germany takes almost four months to process. Therefore, international students applying for admissions to Cologne Business School who require a student visa to Germany must apply by:

• English-language programs: May 15
• German-language programs: April 15 

Applicants must submit a complete application and the deposit. Once the student is accepted a study contract is to be signed and sent by the applicant after which the school will send the Letter of Admission required for a visa application with the German Embassy.

Documents required to apply for a student visa to Germany are: 

• Completed visa application form
• A valid passport
• Two recent photographs
• Letter of Admission from Cologne School of Business
• Academic transcripts
• Language proficiency
• Health insurance
• Proof of Finances

Applicants must make sure to contact the German Embassy for details regarding the visa process and the documents required along with the visa application. 

Cologne Business School Undergraduate Admissions

Cologne Business School offers UG programs in both English and German. International applicants can apply for the bachelor degree programs available in English. There are four bachelor degrees offered in English, which include:

• B.Sc Business Psychology
• B.Sc. Finance and Management
• BA International Business
• BA International Tourism Management

Where to apply: Applicants have to fill out the form available at the website or send the required documents.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:

• Completed admission form
• Academic transcripts from the secondary school attended with grades for each subject 
• Curriculum Vitae in tabular form.
• Letter of Motivation
• English language proficiency scores.
• A deposit of € 5,000 for applicants who require a study visa. (This deposit is refundable if the visa is rejected)
• Copy of passport 
• Telephonic Interview

Cologne Business School Graduate Admissions

Cologne Business School offers around 23 master programs out of which 12 programs are offered in English while the rest are offered in German. The programs offered include a master degree in international business, digital marketing, tourism & sustainable management, etc. 

Where to apply: Applicants have to fill the online admission application form available on the business school website.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission to a Master program taught in English:

• Completed admission form
• Academic transcripts of the first academic degree(Bachelor, Master) in an area of economics from a recognized university with at least 180 ECTS points or equivalent. 
• CV/ Resume
• Letter of Motivation (Topic - How do you view your vocational future after your studies at CBS?”)
• English language proficiency scores.
• A deposit of € 5,000 for applicants who require a study visa (This deposit is refundable if the visa is rejected)
• Copy of passport 
• Work Experience or proof of internship (Optional)

Cologne Business School MBA Admissions

Students looking to study an MBA in Germany can apply for various MBA programs offered at Cologne Business School. The program is taught in English. 

Where to apply: Applicants have to fill the online admission application form available on the business school website.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:

• Completed admission form
• Academic transcripts of the first academic degree(Bachelor, Master) in any area of study from a recognized university with at least 180 ECTS points or equivalent. 
• CV/ Resume
• Letter of Motivation (Topic - How do you view your vocational future after your studies at CBS?”)
• English language proficiency scores.
• A deposit of € 5,000 for applicants who require a study visa (This deposit is refundable if the visa is rejected)
• Copy of passport 
• One year of work experience 

CBS has a collaboration with more than 100 world-class institutions. The school requires roughly four months to process the applications of international students. Keeping in mind the application and visa process, applicants are advised to start well ahead of time and must submit complete documentation as desired to avoid delays or rejection.