Cologne Business School

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Cologne Business School (CBS) is best known for its applied approach to business education, with its strongest programs centered in international management, finance, marketing, and tourism management. As a heavily globalized institution, CBS offers numerous undergraduate and graduate degrees taught entirely in English, attracting a diverse student body from over 75 countries. The international student experience is well-supported by a dedicated International Office that assists with visa guidance, orientation weeks, and housing, alongside comprehensive German language courses to help students integrate locally. A distinctive characteristic of CBS is its mandatory internship and semester abroad policy, which ensures that every student gains hands-on international experience before graduation. Furthermore, its strong corporate network within the economically vibrant Cologne-Bonn region provides exceptional networking opportunities and direct pathways into the European job market.

Background

The CBS International Business School (CBS) is a state-recognised, private business school which emerged in 2020 from the individual brands Cologne Business School (CBS) and European Management School (EMS). At its locations in Cologne, Mainz, Potsdam, Aachen, Brühl, Neuss and Solingen, it offers approximately 3,000 students its predominantly English-language business management study courses with the academic degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science and MBA. The CBS Cologne Business School GmbH is the responsible body of the university.

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