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CBS Admission Requirements
What Copenhagen Business School usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA
- IELTS 7.0+
- Intakes: September (main)
- SOP & LOR support
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Quick answer
What do Indian students need to get into CBS?
CBS is highly competitive for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university, IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+, a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on cbs.dk.
Official sources: Copenhagen Business School — admissions (official website)
CBS admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- highly competitive
- Academic score
- 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university
- English
- IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+
- GRE / GMAT
- Often recommended, sometimes required — check your program
- Profile
- Research, internships or strong projects; work experience for business programs
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Visa
- Residence permit for higher education (SIRI)
- Apply at
- cbs.dk
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for CBS?
Universities in Denmark assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Finance, Management and Business Analytics at CBS, expect backgrounds such as b.Com/BBA and b.Tech/BE or B.Sc with strong maths and prerequisites like accounting basics and statistics.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to CBS step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare CBS's programs — for example Finance and Management — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why CBS and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: one of Europe's largest business schools.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (cbs.dk), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the Residence permit for higher education (SIRI).
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Ask a counsellor directly — we reply on WhatsApp during working hours (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST).
For a highly competitive university like CBS, Indian students usually succeed with 75%+ / 8.0+ CGPA from a well-known university. Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 7.0+ (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 100+. IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university are accepted depending on the program.
Often recommended, sometimes required — check your program. GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are September (main), February (selected programs). Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
Backlogs hurt at highly competitive universities; explain them honestly and show strong later results.
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