MBA Full-time
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Köln, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der MBA an der Hochschule Fresenius richtet sich an internationale Karriereziele und vermittelt praxisnahes Wissen zu strategischem Management, Digitalisierung und Leadership im globalen Kontext. Du kannst deinen MBA je nach Profil und Berufserfahrung flexibel ausrichten und durch zusätzliche Angebote im Studium unterstützen lassen.
Für die Zulassung benötigen Bewerbende unter anderem einen anerkannten Bachelorabschluss mit einer definierten Credit-Anforderung, relevante Berufserfahrung sowie einen Nachweis über Englischkenntnisse auf Level B2. Das Studium wird in Englisch angeboten und ist für Bewerbende aus aller Welt konzipiert.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds management and business knowledge using case studies and project work.
- Covers study themes such as Digitalisation and Strategy and Management.
- Develops core skills in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.
- You choose a specialisation (Schwerpunkt) area aligned to your career goals.
- You deepen topics such as Financial Management, Leadership Strategies, and Business-Theory fundamentals (Wirtschaftswissenschaften).
- You focus on track-oriented learning such as Business-Analytics, Marketing, or Project Management.
- Applies your learning to real-world business challenges through project work.
- Integrates the MBA themes (digitalisation, entrepreneurship, finance, leadership, innovation, strategy) into a practical business profile.
Career outcomes
- You gain MBA-ready management skills built around practical case studies and project work, helping you qualify for leadership-level roles in business functions.
- By developing expertise in areas like Financial Management, Leadership Strategies, and Strategy and Management, you position yourself for management tracks in companies and organisations.
- Your MBA specialisation (Business-Analytics track, Marketing track, or Project Management track) helps you demonstrate job-relevant knowledge aligned with common employer needs in Germany.
- The programme’s focus on digitalisation and innovation supports roles in modern business environments where data, strategy, and change management matter.
- You graduate with a Master of Business Administration that is internationally recognised for career progression in business and management positions.
Employability rate
MBA graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting strong demand for management and business skills in many sectors.
Together, these figures point to a reliable career outlook, especially for applicants who can translate study projects and specialisations into practical workplace impact.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualification) | International applicants must hold a completed first academic degree at least equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 CP. The university also requires at least one year of relevant professional experience. |
Language requirements
The MBA is taught in English. International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 1250 / per month | Semester fee shown on the programme page as 1,250 EUR per month (minimum shown as starting from 1,250 EUR). |
| Application fee | EUR 695 / one time | Application fee (Anmeldegebühr) shown on the programme page as 695,00 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must demonstrate sufficient funds for living costs and study-related expenses for their stay in Germany. The exact proof method and required amount are determined by Germany’s residence permit requirements and the guidance available through the relevant German authorities for your application.
- Proof of financial resources for your stay in Germany (exact amount and document type depend on the official German guidance for your residence application)
- Any additional study-related costs requested by the university (for example, semester contribution / any program-specific charges, if applicable)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | March 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | This scholarship supports postgraduate study in Germany for eligible candidates from developing and newly industrialised countries who apply for selected development-related master programmes. Eligibility depends on the DAAD EPOS applicant status and country eligibility for the scholarship call. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and check eligibility
Review the MBA entry requirements, especially the requirement for a completed Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 CP and relevant professional experience. Confirm you can provide English proficiency at Level B2 (CEFR) for the English-taught program. If you have foreign study documents, make sure you can obtain the needed transcripts and certificates for your application uploads.
Submit the online application
Apply online using the university’s application process. After you submit, you receive access details for an upload area where you attach your application documents. Submit your documents within the requested timelines shown after registration.
Admissions review and feedback
After the university receives your application, they review whether you meet the admission requirements for the MBA. If needed, admissions contacts you during the process for further clarification. You will receive feedback on whether you are admitted.
Enrollment (Immatrikulation) if admitted
If you are admitted, the university sends you your study contract for enrollment. You should return the signed study contract promptly. The university will also indicate which documents still need to be provided for enrollment.