OpenFieldCBS Best-Performer Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based tuition reduction covering up to 50% of tuition fees for outstanding international candidates admitted to English-taught degree programs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Excellent previous academic grade point average (German grade equivalent 2.0 or better)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 83
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required; GMAT optional but advantageous
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,000-word essay on a global corporate sustainability or digital disruption challenge
- Recommendation letters
- One academic and one professional letter of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to 50% tuition reduction (saving approximately €6,000–€7,500 per year)
- Application fee
- €0 application fee for direct university evaluation
- Tuition / joining costs
- €14,880 to €16,680 per academic year for international students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Winter intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official CBS International Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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