The University of Cologne is a public university and charges no tuition fees for the CEMS Master in International Management — for EU and non-EU students alike. The only mandatory cost is the per-semester social contribution of approximately €335.65 (winter 2025/26), which bundles the student-services fee, the AStA student-union fee, and the Deutschland-Semesterticket, a nationwide public-transport pass. A handful of CEMS-specific costs apply on top (a one-time CEMS registration fee of roughly €110 and some programme elements such as a block seminar), but against an FT weighted three-year salary of about US$120,000 the tuition-free structure makes this one of the strongest value propositions near the top of the FT table.
Tuition for the University of Cologne Master in Management is No tuition fees — €335.65 per semester social contribution (incl. nationwide transit pass) for the 24 months program.
| Total tuition | No tuition fees — €335.65 per semester social contribution (incl. nationwide transit pass) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (numeric) | Free (EU/EEA) |
| Program length | 24 months |
Tuition figures are the published rate for the 2026–27 cycle and exclude living costs, travel, and optional exchange fees. Scholarships and need-based aid can materially reduce the net cost — see the FAQs below.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the University of Cologne rank for the Master in Management?
How much does the Cologne CEMS MIM cost?
Sources
- CEMS Master in International Management — official programme page ↗ — University of Cologne, WiSo Faculty
- WiSo in the FT Masters in Management 2025 — #37 worldwide, #4 in Germany ↗ — University of Cologne, WiSo Faculty
- Costs & financing — €335.65 semester contribution, no tuition fees ↗ — University of Cologne
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times