University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #183
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 43,641
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of Cologne (Universität zu Köln) is one of Germany's oldest and largest public research universities, founded in 1388. Designated an Excellence University in 2026, it enrolls over 43,000 students across 208 study programmes in six faculties: Economics & Social Sciences, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, and Educational Sciences. Located in the heart of Cologne, it offers strong international programmes, double degrees, and joint degrees, and is the German member of the CEMS network.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
- Humanities
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Education
- Psychology
- Information Systems
- Political Science
- Sociology
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master International Management (CEMS MIM) (opens in a new tab)Englisch · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | 15 Januar – 31 März |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.