Cologne Business School (CBS) is a private university located in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1993, it specializes in business administration and management education, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA programs.
As a private institution, CBS is funded through tuition fees and private contributions rather than state funding. It emphasizes practical, international, and interdisciplinary approaches to business education, with many programs taught in English to attract a global student body.
While private universities in Germany are less common than public ones, CBS is state-recognized, ensuring its degrees are accredited and hold equal value in the job market.