Application Process
Applications for the Executive MBA can be submitted at any time, as admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. If your application is received by 15 January 2025, the tuition fee will be €39,500.
How to apply?
Your application for the Executive MBA programme can be initiated through our application portal: [Start Application]
You can log in and out at any time and complete your application at your own pace. To apply, you will need your CV, proof of your first degree, and a letter of motivation. We are happy to assist and advise you throughout the application process. The next cohort starts on 1 September 2025.
If you have any questions about your application, the programme, or if you want to check whether you meet the admission requirements, feel free to use our advisory services. Our Admissions Manager, Jennifer Biesenthal, is happy to assist you and can be reached at mba-admission
uni-koeln.de or by phone at +49 152 515 26892.
Application Criteria and Requirements
The Executive MBA is a top programme and the student body consists of only the most exceptional candidates that undergo a rigorous application process. In order to be eligible for this programme, you will need to demonstrate:
- Academic excellence: a higher education degree (university degree or equivalent, min. bachelor degree)
- Professional achievements and goals: a minimum of four years of work experience. This experience should demonstrate clear evidence of solid career progression
- Leadership abilities: initial experience with managing people or projects
- English language proficieny: Level B2 (CEFR/GER)
Find further information on the proof of English language proficieny here.
More than a specific specialist knowledge, certain skills and a suitable mind-set are required from the students to successfully achieve the EMBA degree:
- Clear career goals
- High motivation in order to master the challenges of the study programme alongside the daily job
- Excellent communication skills and sociability
- Teamwork skills
- Emotional intelligence
Application Process
The application process until admission takes approximately three weeks. Once your application is received, it will be thoroughly reviewed. If you are among the suitable candidates, an admission interview will be conducted. If you successfully pass the interview, you will receive an admission confirmation from us for our Executive MBA programme.