International Programmes 2024/2025

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences • Köln

Degree
MBA
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

All courses are held in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
2 semesters, 3 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application deadline

It is possible to submit applications all year round.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
7,500 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

1,250 EUR per month
595 EUR registration fee

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

Our comprehensive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme equips you with the knowledge and skills essential for thriving in today's dynamic business landscape, while also unlocking promising career prospects in Germany, Europe, and beyond. Within the one-and-a-half-year MBA programme, you have the opportunity to select one specialised track, known as myMBA, from options including Marketing, Business Analytics, or Project Management. This tailored approach allows you to align your studies with your specific career objectives and aspirations.

We also offer a fast-track MBA programme. In this programme, you'll earn your degree in just one year. This intensive curriculum is designed to provide you with the skills and experience sought after by employers worldwide. By graduation, you'll be well-prepared for a variety of rewarding career opportunities across different sectors and industries.

Course organisation

Within the MBA study programme, you'll encounter a challenging curriculum that’ll cultivate the critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills highly sought after by employers worldwide. Engaging in real-world case studies spanning local and global business landscapes as well as tackling projects mirroring professional scenarios, ensures your practical readiness.

During your studies in the MBA programme, you can expect the following core classes:

  • Economics, data analysis, and storytelling
  • Financial management
  • Strategy and management for business growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Managing innovation
  • Digitalisation of businesses
  • Leadership
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
7,500 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

1,250 EUR per month
595 EUR registration fee

Semester contribution

Included in tuition fees

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

For admission to the one-and-a-half-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at Hochschule Fresenius, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's Degree: Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree programme from an accredited institution.
  • Professional Experience: Candidates are required to have a minimum of one year of professional experience post-completion of their Bachelor's degree.
  • Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is mandatory, with appropriate documentation required.
Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills at a level B2 through one of the following methods:

  • TOEFL (minimum 80 points Internet-based)
  • IELTS (minimum 6.5)
  • minimum of 60 ECTS from a Bachelor's programme conducted in English
  • internal test of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Application deadline

It is possible to submit applications all year round.

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Accommodation

Accommodation is available on the private market. Rent for a single room in a shared flat is approx. 350 to 400 EUR.

Career advisory service

Alumni & Corporate Relations offers our students many opportunities to improve their own career profile, to get in contact with business partners and alumni and supports them with finding an internship or a job.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Our academic assistants support the students concerning all academic issues and organisational questions about their study programmes.

Our International Services help students organise their time abroad, whether it is a whole semester or just a few weeks.

The Competence Center Languages offers different language courses that our students can attend at no charge. For international students, we offer German courses.

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences

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Hochschule Fresenius blends tradition with innovation. Digital transformation, demographic change or skills shortages: we know what makes people, societies and economies tick. We are constantly developing our study programmes to train the next generation of specialists and managers. Join us and help shape the future with your specialist skills, creativity, agility and empathy.

Reasons to study here:

  • Total flexibility when choosing your location and model of study in Germany and our integrated semesters abroad
  • Teaching is practical: Most of our lecturers work in their area of specialisation. Courses often also feature guest lectures to relate theory to practice.
  • Personal attention: The group size has a maximum of 25 students. Our staff and lecturers will be happy to help you at all times.

Education

Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest private universities in Germany. It is state-recognised and has an academic and educational tradition stretching back about 170 years. The International Business School is a school of Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Its English-taught programmes attract international students and offer globally-oriented students an international dimension in higher education. The resulting study groups provide exciting possibilities for students to build bridges across cultures at the start of their academic careers.

Accreditation

Hochschule Fresenius offers the highest quality of education. We possess institutional accreditation by The German Council of Science and Humanities in 2016 and the system accreditation since 2015. All study programmes passed the internal quality assurance, are fully accredited and state-recognised.

University location

Cologne is a bustling metropolis of over a million people, with a diverse range of impressive sights. As one of Germany's major university cities, it is not only a centre for academia and student life, but also has a vibrant business and arts community. The open, uncomplicated character of the "Kölner" make it one of Germany's friendliest cities. With its rich multicultural blend and its geographic location in the heart of Europe – the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg are literally just round the corner, while Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris can be easily reached by train – it is a particularly appealing place to study. Its significance as a business location makes Cologne the ideal place to start a degree in Germany. The city is a leading media centre, with many traditional newspaper and magazine companies. It is also the home of a vibrant radio, music, film, and television scene. Additionally, it has a retail and trade fair tradition that goes back centuries. With its vast number of retail and industrial companies, in addition to its IT firms and start-ups, Cologne is an attractive destination for global citizens in every industry.

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