Tuition (non-EU)
€7200
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Köln, Germany
Fields
business, design, social-sciences, computer-science
Why this works
- At €7,200 per year, tuition is modest compared to many other private universities in Germany.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar makes the programme accessible to motivated CIS applicants without near-native English.
- Fields span business, design, social sciences, and computer science — strong match for applicants seeking applied, career-oriented study.
- Köln is Germany's fourth-largest city with a dense corporate and creative-industry presence, giving easy access to internships.
- A German EU degree grants the right to an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa anywhere in the Schengen area.
- During studies, international students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year under German law.
What to check
- This is a private university — public German universities in most Bundesländer charge little or no tuition for the same fields, making €7,200 a real opportunity cost.
- Bundesland affiliation is unconfirmed; if located in Baden-Württemberg, an extra €1,500 per semester non-EU surcharge would apply on top of stated tuition.
- Daily life, housing search, and many administrative processes in Germany require at least B1–B2 German regardless of the programme language.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent may need to complete a Studienkolleg or foundation year before admission, adding cost and time.
- Köln has a well-documented student accommodation shortage; securing affordable housing before arrival is a significant logistical challenge.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.