Established in the year 1994, the China Europe International Business School was founded by the Chinese Government and the European Union. This institution is the only business school in China to emerge from the affiliation between the two governments. CEIBS offers a plethora of management courses such as Executive MBA, Hospitality MBA, Finance MBA and Global MBA. Apart from this, it also provides a doctoral-level degree. In the year 1995, the first batch of the MBA programme (full-time) and the EMBA programme was started. Additionally, in the year 2002, the MBA degree from this institution was officially approved by the Academic Degree Committee of the State Council.
CEIBS has campuses in five prime locations, including Beijing, Shenzhen, Zurich, Accra and Shanghai. These campuses are equipped with the latest technologies and amenities to provide a safe and lucrative learning environment for the students. The institution's main campus in Shangai was designed by the notable architects Pei Cobb Freed and Partners. This campus has Wi-Fi facilities, cafeteria and a conference hall. The Shanghai Campus also provides on-campus residence to the students, which is equipped with several student-friendly amenities. Dwelled in Phase Two of the Shanghai Campus, the library of this institution is loaded with several academic papers and other resources. In the year 2010, the institution opened its Beijing Campus, which is loaded with advanced technologies and is home to the institution's alumni clubs and business forums.
CEIBS provides several financial aids options to deserving students. In the academic session of 2019, over 30% of the students earned fellowships and scholarship opportunities. These financial aids helped the students to cover 20-100% of their academic tuition fees. Additionally, both international and domestic students can avail the benefits of the scholarships offered under the MBA programme. Apart from the scholarships awarded by the institution, students can also avail the financial aids granted by the different stakeholders.
CEIBS has schooled the best talents in the world. Many of the graduates of this institution are leading successful careers and have created a significant impact in the world. Some of the notable names belonging to this institution are Governor Chen Hao, Journalist Yang Lan, Health Advocate Maymunah Kadiri and Fashion Designer Lan Yu. CEIBS organises several events and offers its alumni many benefits to maintain a strong relationship with them.