Rheine is a mid-sized town of around 77,000 residents in the northern Münsterland region. CBS International Business School runs a campus here with around 8 business programmes. Münster as a major university city is just 40 minutes away by train.
Rheine is a mid-sized town of around 77,000 residents in the northern Münsterland region on the river Ems. CBS International Business School operates a study location here with around 8 mostly business-focused programmes. The private offering is small – those seeking more options will find a larger university landscape in Münster (40 minutes by train) or Osnabrück.
What does CBS offer in Rheine?
CBS Rheine: international business programmes in the Münsterland
CBS offers around 8 programmes at its Rheine campus, most with an international business profile. Focus areas include General Management and International Business.
Admission is NC-free through an application interview and motivation letter.
The advantage: small study groups and personal attention in a manageable town. CBS combines international business education with the down-to-earth character of the Münsterland.
What does it cost to live in Rheine?
Rheine is one of the most affordable study locations in NRW. The cost of living index is 56 (Numbeo). A shared flat room costs around €320 per month on average – significantly cheaper than Münster.
Tip: Rheine's low living costs make CBS tuition fees more manageable. You can also reach working student positions in Münster by train – a combination of affordable living and a broad job market.
- Rent (shared flat): €320
- Health insurance: €110
- Groceries & household: €200
- Transport: €50
- Leisure: €70
- Total: approx. €750 per month (excluding tuition)
What alternatives exist in the region?
Münster (40 minutes by train) is one of Germany's most popular university cities with several private institutions. Osnabrück (30 minutes) also offers private programmes. CBS itself has larger campuses in Cologne and other cities.
Frequently asked questions about studying in Rheine
The campus suits students from the northern Münsterland who value small groups and personal attention. If you already live in the area and prefer not to commute to Münster or Cologne, CBS Rheine offers a good option.
Rheine is smaller, more intimate, and more affordable. The programme range is more limited than at larger CBS campuses. In return, you benefit from closer supervision and lower living costs.
Rheine lies on the Münster–Osnabrück rail line and is a junction in the northern Münsterland. Münster is reachable in around 40 minutes, Osnabrück in around 30 minutes by regional train. The Netherlands (Enschede) is also just 45 minutes away.
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