Key Facts and Requirements

Programme

Executive Master of Business Administration

MBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cologne

Accreditation

EQUIS (Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at University of Cologne) 
System-accredited by the University of Cologne

Duration

18 months

Timing & Location

Lectures generally take place every two weeks in Cologne (Friday evenings and Saturdays). Additionally, there is one intensive block week per semester

• 1st semester: Welcome week in Cologne
• 2nd semester: Course week in Cologne
• 3rd semester: International study trip

Study Trip

A one-week study trip, for example, to destinations such as China, England, Italy, Costa Rica, or the USA

Language

English

Learning Elements

• Courses, case studies and team assignments
• Peer learning through extensive classroom interaction
• Personal Leadership Development
• Three individual coaching sessions
• In-company Master`s thesis
• Networking

Class Profile

• Experienced leadership professionals
• International cohort which consists of 50% german candidates and 50% international candidates
• Diverse academic backgrounds in management, economics, social sciences, engineering, law, natural sciences, medicine, and more
• Wide range of industries, including consulting, consumer goods, energy sector, logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and more

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of work experience (after the first academic degree)
• Academic degree (min. Bachelor)
• First experiences in managing people or projects
• English language proficiency: Level B2 (CEFR/GER)

Start

7 September 2026

Application Deadline

17 August 2026

Tuition Fees

Regular: 44,500 €* (VAT exempt) Tuition fees as well as related travel expenses are tax-deductible and may result in financial benefits of up to 50%, depending on your individual tax situation.

*In addition to the tuition fees, a semester contribution is payable to the University of Cologne each semester. This includes the Germany-wide public transport ticket (“Deutschlandticket”) as well as access to various student services.