Founded 1388Zero TuitionTop 5 Business (DE)54,000 Students

University of Cologne

Q: Is Cologne good for an MBA or business master's?

The University of Cologne's WiSo Faculty (Business & Economics) is among Germany's top 5. It offers well-regarded master's programs in Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. The city's corporate presence (Bayer, Deutsche Telekom, Rewe) provides strong networking.

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

Founded in 1388, the University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe. Its Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences is among Germany's most prestigious, and Cologne's vibrant city life makes it popular with international students.

#308

QS World Ranking

1388

Founded

54,000+

Students

13%

International Students

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Cologne at a Glance

€0 (semester fee ~€280)

Tuition

€850–1,100

Living Costs (monthly)

Top 5

Business Ranking (DE)

20+

Programs in English

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree

GMAT/GRE for some business programs

English proficiency

APS certificate

Costs & ROI

NRW is tuition-free. Cologne's costs are moderate for a major German city.

Level	Tuition	Living	Total
Master's (per year)	€560 (semester fees only)	€10,200–13,200	€10,800–13,800

Career & Industry

Finance & Banking

Consulting

Media

Insurance

Retail (major HQs in region)

FAQs: Cologne for Indian Students

Is Cologne good for an MBA or business master's?

The University of Cologne's WiSo Faculty (Business & Economics) is among Germany's top 5. It offers well-regarded master's programs in Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. The city's corporate presence (Bayer, Deutsche Telekom, Rewe) provides strong networking.