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Master International Management (CEMS MIM)

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 31 Mar
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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 Master International Management (CEMS MIM) course offered at the university is highly regarded in the field of business and management. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global business practices and equips them with the skills necessary to succeed in an international business environment. The program also offers a unique opportunity for students to study at multiple partner universities around the world, gaining valuable international experience. Graduates of the CEMS MIM program from the University of Cologne are well-prepared to pursue successful careers in global business and management.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Master International Management (CEMS MIM) at University of Cologne

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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IELTS (academic)1 7.0

Cambridge2

C1 Advanced (CAE) (at least grade B),

C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher) (at least grade B),

C2 Proficiency (CPE)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

Work experience
12 months
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If you have not finished your bachelor studies but have passed at least 70% of the examinations (at least 126 credits in a bachelor degree carrying 180 ECTS credits), you can apply by submitting a confirmation of all credits earned so far, along with a provisional average grade computed and certified by your examination office. Please note that the remaining credits must be earned by 30 September.

at least 48 ECTS in the field of Business Administration/ Management

at least 16 ECTS in the field of Economics

at least 10 ECTS in the fields of Statistics and/or Mathematics (methodological expertise only, no user expertise)

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APS verification

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

Prerequisites

Completed bachelor's degreeCompleted Bachelor's degree programme that corresponds to the subject of the selected Master's degree programme.

If you have not completed your bachelor's degree, you must have earned at least 70% of the credit points and have completed the outstanding courses by September 30 at the latest.

The subject-related and language admission requirements as well as the minimum grade must be fulfilled at the time of application.

Bachelor's gradeat least 2.5 (German grade)Subject-related requirements

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1. at least 48 ECTS in the field of Business Administration/ Management

2. at least 16 ECTS in the field of Economics

3. at least 10 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)

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Master International Management (CEMS MIM)

Programme-specific documents

A gapless curriculum vitae in tabular form written in German

A proof about the knowledge of the German language, at least at the level of DSH-2 (see point 1b)

Your secondary education certificate including a subject and grading schedule and a translation (if not issued in German or English) or, in applicable, the letter of acceptance or the certificate of enrollment

TestAS certificate

For applications for teaching degree courses: core test and subject-specific module HUM

For applications at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences: core test and subject-specific module ECO

For applications at the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Human Sciences: core test and module HUM

For applications at the Faculty of Medicine: core test and subject-specific module MEDICINE (MED)

For applications at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: core test and subject-specific module MATH

If applicable, a proof of the successfully completed university entrance exam in the home country

If applicable, a certificate of entrance examination (“ assessment test ” incl. “ proof of previous training ”)

Only for holders of certificates from China and Vietnam: individuale APS certificate (see point 7)

Only for holders of an International Baccalaureate (IB): IB certificate with proof of continuous attendance (2 years) of the examination subjects.

If applicable, transcript of records with list of subjects and grades (with translation) (if not issued in German or English)

A copy of your passport

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Master International Management (CEMS MIM) at University of Cologne

Application procedure

Exception: The EU application procedure applies to Non-EU/EEA citizens who have the same admission status as Germans or EU/EEA citizens: You are holding a university entrance qualification for German higher education institutions (EU/EEA secondary school or university degree). OR: You are resident in Germany and are married to a German or an EU/EEA national (also applies to registered civil partnerships) or can prove direct lineage to an EU/EEA national resident in Germany.

Selection process

If the number of applicants meeting the admission criteria exceeds the number of places available for the programme, a selection procedure will be carried out to rank the applicants. The ranking decides on the admission. The calculation of the individual admission score (max. 90 points) is based on the bachelor's grade, admission test result and points for the interview. The points achieved for each of the criteria are weighted differently for the calculation of the final admission score.

Please note: The individual admission score is also used for the allocation to your CEMS term abroad within the CEMS year, as students will be allocated to their host schools regarding their preferences and application score rank.

Application quick facts

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Via uni-assist

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

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online

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

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne

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.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

The University of Cologne does not charge tuition fees. However, all stu

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dents must pay a social contribution fee of around € 250 per semester, or

€ 500 per year

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 1 total applications

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

1.61

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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