Incoming CEMS

Your CEMS term abroad in Cologne

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne is the only German university that offers the highly reputable CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM). The CEMS MIM is integrated into Cologne's MSc in International Management and classes consist of students from the University of Cologne's MIM programme as well as incoming CEMS students from a number of CEMS partner schools.

Students can expect:

• Top-ranked Faculty with EQUIS accreditation
• Excellent network of renowned international companies
• Great student feedback for the CEMS block seminar, CEMS business projects and CEMS courses
• Linkage of theoretical depth and methodological expertise with direct relevance in businesses and other organisations
• Comprehensive support by the International Relations Center for CEMS guest students (language courses, buddy system, welcome week, etc.)
• Local CEMS student club "PIM & CEMS Student and Alumni Club Cologne" – famous for its fantastic social and networking events – awarded CEMS Club of the Year multiple times
• Vibrant student life with many active student initiatives and clubs
• Cologne – a multicultural and dynamic city, located in the heart of Europe

In fall terms:

• CEMS Block Seminar
• Global Strategy Core Course
• Electives
• Optional German Language course to fulfil CEMS language requirement
• CEMS Incomings Course List Fall 2025/2026

In spring terms:

• Global Citizenship Seminar
• CEMS Business Project
• Global Leadership Core Course
• Electives
• Optional German Language course to fulfil CEMS language requirement
• CEMS Incomings Course List Spring 2026

The CEMS course list (in the download section) shows the CEMS accredited elective courses available for incoming CEMS students. The list also gives links to the KLIPS 2.0 online database. Additional information is available on the general exchange pages. CEMS courses are also listed on the CEMS website.

Incoming CEMS students benefit from the full range of services for incoming exchange students. Application, registration and admission follow the same principles as for students spending a term abroad with us.

As part of the Buddy Programme, one of UoC's home CEMS students will be assigned to help you settle in. The ZIB WiSo Incomings Team provides support on all organisational matters attached to your stay, including housing, electives, and more. The CEMS team will support you with any CEMS specific topics - from skill seminars, block seminar, core courses and more.
 

Incoming CEMS students are welcome to join the local and international CEMS networks.

The CEMS network is a global alliance of 33 leading business schools across five continents, more than 70 corporate partners and eight social partners, that together offer the CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM). The University of Cologne's Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) is a founding member – and the only German member – of the CEMS alliance. Around the globe, there are thousands of active and connected CEMS students and CEMS alumni.

The local CEMS network at the University of Cologne consists of the CEMS Club Cologne & Alumni as well as many CEMS corporate and social partners active at UoC.

Further information