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Master's programme

Double Master's Programme in Business Administration – Master of Science University of Cologne

Duration
4 semesters
Language of instruction
English
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Next application deadline
15 May 2027 (winter semester)
Language level required
English: C1
German: None

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Programme overview

Quick facts

Degree
MSc
Duration
4 semesters
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Intake
Winter semester
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No

Language of instruction

English

English

Programme description

The double Master's programme in Business Administration gives you the opportunity to pursue two Master's degrees from two top-ranking universities. All programmes start at the University of Cologne, and you will continue your studies at one of our partner universities.

The variety of double Master's programmes in Business Administration that we have on offer means you can choose the programme that best matches your academic interests and career ambitions. Take a look at the different combinations of specialisations and partner universities:

Programme structure

The international Master's programme is part of the regular course offerings of both universities. It is based on the mutual recognition of credit points by both universities and includes a joint Master's thesis, which is supervised by professors from both universities.

The range of double Master's programmes in Business Administration offered by the University of Cologne gives students the opportunity to choose the programme which best matches their career ambitions at the Louvain School of Management in Belgium, the Aalto University School of Business in Finland or the Indian Institute of Management of Ahmedabad in India.

At the University of Cologne, students specialise in one of the following majors: corporate development, finance, marketing, or supply chain management. Each programme has its own focus, depending on the partner university's available specialisations.

Mode of study

  • Less than 50% online
    Phase of attendance: yes, compulsory
    Pace of course: mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)

In cooperation with

  • Louvain School of Management, Belgium
  • Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India
  • Aalto University, Finland

 

International elements in the curriculum

The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:

  • Training in intercultural skills
  • Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

    The second year of the programme will be spent at the partner university.

  • Courses are led with foreign partners

Application and admission

Application period(s)

Winter semester

Applicants from Applications begin Application deadline
All countries
15 April 2027
15 May 2027
Information on application periods

Academic admissions requirements

  • Overall Bachelor's degree grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system)
  • at least 60 ECTS in the field of Business Administration
  • at least 18 ECTS in the field of Economics
  • at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (only modules with mathematical and/or statistical methodological skills; pure (software) application skills are not accepted)
  • GMAT test result with a minimum score of 550 or 650 points, depending on the programme

Please find more information and the full list of requirements here.

Language requirements

Please check all requirements directly with the respective higher education institution.

German language requirements

German: None

English language requirements

English: C1

Accepted certificates include
Certificates Minimum result
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
Total: 92 / 120
Reading: 24 / 30
Listening: 22 / 30
Writing: 24 / 30
Speaking: 25 / 30
IELTS Academic
Total: 6.5 / 9
Cambridge English Qualifications
Total: C1 Advanced

How to apply?

Website

Please check this website.

Click here

Costs and funding

Tuition fees per semester

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

At the University of Cologne, the semester contribution amounts to approx. 320 EUR per semester. The fee includes a public transport ticket for regional transport throughout Germany ("Deutschlandsemesterticket").

Students are exempt from paying tuition fees at the partner universities. However, the partner university might charge an administrative fee for handling admissions or to cover additional administrative costs (up to 100 EUR).

Scholarships and financing information

Living & services

Support for international students

  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Specialist counselling
  • Cultural and linguistic preparation
  • Visa matters
  • Help with finding accommodation

WiSo Student Services

Career advisory services

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the student union ("Kölner Studierendenwerk") or on the private housing market. Rent for a single room in a student hall of residence is approx. 200 EUR to 300 EUR. Rent for a single room on the private housing market is approx. 400 EUR to 600 EUR.

Contact

Main contact

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

Address
50931 Köln

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