Cologne International Business School
Strengths
CBS is a “human” size school with around 1,500 students. The programs are either in English or German. The university works closely with the University of Hertfordshire in England. Even if most of the students are German, there is great diversity in terms of nationalities.
Major, Academics
Lectures fully taught in English. You have access to the following programs :
– International Business (Bachelor & Master)
– Intercultural Management (Bachelor & Master)
– International Tourism Management (Bachelor & Master)
– Digital Media Management (Bachelor & Master)
– Business Psychology (Bachelor uniquement)
more info : Bachelor programs https://cbs.de/en/courses/bachelor-degree-courses/ & Master programs https://cbs.de/en/courses/master-degree-courses/
For Bachelor programs, you can choose lectures from the different specializations. For Master programs, your choice of course is more limited : you can only choose one specialization.
You also have the possibility to take German language classes.
You will also have access to courses for international students at the Mainz and Cologne campuses https://www.cbs.de/en/international/exchange-students
Campus
You have the choice between several towns : Cologne, Mainz and Potsdam.
To discover
The border city of Cologne is a vibrant metropolis and one of Germany’s largest university cities which concentrates automobile, air transport and media industries. Its carnival is known worldwide.
Good to know
CBS estimates the cost of living around €400-500 / month for food, books, outings, etc.
On site, plan a compulsory payment of €270 for your student card which is also your travel ticket.
What's going on?
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of a scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount paid may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
ICD : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
IGS RH : 3rd year
ISTEC : 4th year.
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN :
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of August
End of lectures : early December
Exams : mid-December
SPRING :
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of January
End of lectures : end of May
Exams : early June
more info : https://www.cbs.de/en/academic-calendar
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
No specific medical insurance is required. Health coverage by the French social security (European Health Insurance Card).
Accommodation
In an apartment – most often in a shared flat, for 300-500 € per month and per person.
In a student residence – limited places – single bedroom (€ 2,500 / semester) or double (€ 1,300 / semester) :
more info : https://cbs.de/en/internationality/international-students/student-residence/
