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Master Business Administration- Accounting & Taxation

University of Cologne Cologne

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

The University of Cologne is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its excellent academic programs and research opportunities. The Business Administration course at the University of Cologne is highly regarded, offering students a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, providing students with a well-rounded education in the field of business. The faculty at the University of Cologne are experts in their respective fields, and students benefit from their knowledge and experience. Graduates of the Business Administration program at the University of Cologne are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in various industries and sectors.

Specialization

Available Specializations in English Corporate Development, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management German and English Accounting & Taxation

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Master Business Administration- Accounting & Taxation at University of Cologne

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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TOEFL-72 IBT, IELTS-5.5

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.7

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
120

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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If you have not yet completed your bachelor's degree, you must provide confirmation of all examinations you have completed to date. You must have successfully completed at least 80% of the examinations in your bachelor's degree program (at least 144 ECTS for a bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS). You also need a provisional average grade calculated and officially confirmed by your university or examination office. The examinations still to be completed must be completed by September 30th. be filed.

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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree with the below requirements.

at least 78 ECTS in the fields of Business Administration and Economics

- from this at least 48 ECTS in the field of Business Administration

- from this at least 18 ECTS in the field of Economics

at least 15 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (methodological expertise only, no user expertise)

Application in the case of unfinished Bachelor studies: In cases where present Bachelor studies have not been fully completed, application is permitted if the candidate has earned at least 80% of the required credits and will have achieved the remaining results by 30 September at the latest. The specific admission criteria governing the designated course of study (including the overall grade) must already have been fulfilled on the basis of the exam results available at the time of application.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Master Business Administration- Accounting & Taxation

Programme-specific documents

Bachelor certificate

Transcript of Records

Transcript of records of the semester abroad

university entrance qualification

Official description of the content of the courses

attended in the bachelor's degree

Proof of language proficiency in English

Preliminary assessment documentation (VPD)

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application procedure

According to the regulation on the allocation of study places in North Rhine-Westphalia, 7% of the available study places are reserved for applicants who are non-EU/EEA citizens and do not have an EU/EEA university entrance qualification or an EU/EEA bachelor's degree ( EEA: Members of the European Economic Area Agreement: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway).

Applicants who are EU/EEA citizens or who have an EU/EEA university entrance qualification or an EU/EEA bachelor's degree fall under the 93% quota.

Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online_plus_hardcopy

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Building Nr.: 100

Albertus Magnus Platz

50923 Cologne

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

320 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,544 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

approx. €280 per semester including ticket for local public transport, see here for more information)

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 2 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

1.69

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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