Overview

The Business Administration - Entrepreneurship programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences combines interactive on-campus lectures at the Cologne campus with self-paced learning, giving you the opportunity to:

Develop practical entrepreneurial skills, including business planning, innovation, and venture creation.
Study at a university with multiple awards, memberships, and international collaborations, ensuring a high-quality education.
Learn in 100% English, with no prior knowledge of German required for admission.
Benefit from personalised support through small class sizes and mentoring by experienced professors with industry expertise.

Career Opportunities:

Germany’s dynamic and innovative business landscape offers graduates of Business Administration with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Equipped with practical business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, graduates can take on roles across start-ups, corporate innovation teams, and consultancy sectors, helping to launch new ventures, drive growth, and implement innovative solutions. Here are some popular career paths after your degree:

Startup Founder
Business Development Manager
Innovation Consultant

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance and Investment
Corporate Planning and Control
International HR Management
Project: Economic Policy
Digital Business Models
Management Accounting
International Business Law
Project: Entrepreneurship

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Business Administration Entrepreneurship View 8 other Bachelors in Entrepreneurship in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.

A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us:

Bachelor Entrance Examination - Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team to find out the exact requirements applicable for your application.

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives.

The interview is a required component of the eligibility check for international applicants.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8500 EUR / year

≈ 8500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8500 EUR / year

≈ 8500 EUR / year

Additional Details

there is also a 1500 EUR campus fee
students can pay by semester

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Köln

Funding

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