Application Process
Deciding to apply for the EMBA is an important step. If you are ready for the next career level, you should apply for the Executive MBA. In the section below, you will find the necessary information for your application.The next cohort starts on 1 September 2025.
If you apply until 15 January 2025 the tuition fee is Euro 39,500.
How to apply?
Please fill out the document [application document] and send it back to us via mba-admission@uni-koeln.de
You can submit your application for the Executive MBA at any time, as the admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions regarding the application or the programme or if you would like to know if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to contact our Admissions Manager Jennifer Biesenthal via mba-admission
uni-koeln.de or via phone at +49 152 515 26892 for further questions or consultation.
We would also be delighted to welcome you to our campus or for a class visit.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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.