CBS International Business School is a private university. Founded in 1993, it operates as an independent, state-recognized institution specializing in business and management education. Unlike public universities, it is funded through tuition fees rather than government subsidies. CBS offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs with a strong international focus, including accreditations from FIBAA and the German Council of Science and Humanities. Its private status allows flexibility in curriculum design and smaller class sizes, emphasizing practical, industry-relevant learning. However, degrees awarded are fully recognized in Germany and abroad, ensuring equal validity to public university qualifications.