University of Cologne Business School: MBA

Study MBA at University of Cologne Business School (2026/27)

The University of Cologne Business School (UCBS) is the executive education institution of the University of Cologne, established in 2015 as part of the renowned Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty). Building on the university's rich tradition dating back to 1388, UCBS offers high-quality part-time programs for experienced professionals, including an 18-month Executive MBA, a Master in Business Analytics & AI, and various certificate programs and seminars in leadership, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. The WiSo Faculty, with approximately 10,000 students and 100 professors, is one of the largest and most respected faculties of its kind in Europe and holds the prestigious EQUIS accreditation. The University of Cologne is also a founding member of CEMS – The Global Alliance in Management Education.

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University (public)

Study programs

English-taught programs

Term model

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Most Popular MBA Programs at University of Cologne Business School

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Cologne-Rotterdam Executive MBA

Executive MBA

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University of Cologne Business School Ranking in MBA

University of Cologne Business School & Most Popular MBA Universities in Germany

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Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

MBA

14,833 euros (per semester)

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Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs offered by the University of Cologne Business School on its official website.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for University of Cologne Business School MBA programs.

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Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	11 August	No courses
MBA	11 August	No courses

Master

Admission-restricted courses

11 August

Admission-free courses

No courses

MBA

Admission-restricted courses

11 August

Admission-free courses

No courses

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).