Tuition (non-EU)
€9600
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Köln, Germany
Fields
business, social-work, health, psychology
Why this works
- Tuition of €9,600 per year is moderate for a private German university of applied sciences offering English-taught business and psychology.
- A German EU degree gives full Schengen mobility and is recognised across all 27 EU member states.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their degree into a career locally.
- Köln is one of Germany's largest cities with a dense media, retail, and professional-services economy rich in internship options.
- Fields span business, social work, health, and psychology — a broad applied curriculum suited to students targeting people-facing careers.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid English preparation, lowering the language entry barrier.
What to check
- This is a private university: public German universities often charge little or no tuition for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg, making CBS comparatively expensive.
- Germany requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year as financial proof — funds must be frozen before the visa is issued.
- Daily life, government offices, and landlords in Köln operate primarily in German; limited German skills will create friction outside the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a Studienkolleg preparatory course before enrolling.
- Köln has a chronic student-housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation near campus can take several months and requires early action.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.