The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and most established universities in Germany. The foundation of the university dates back to 1388 and it was re-established in 1919. Today, it has approximately 43,600 students, 6 faculties and a wide range of department options. University; It provides education in many fields such as business, economics, law, medicine, psychology, social sciences, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences and humanities. In particular, the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo) has a strong academic structure in the field of business and economics. The university is a public university and there is no tuition fee; Students pay only semester contribution each semester.

Term Contribution: €355.65 / term

University of Cologne Application Requirements

The paths you need to follow to study at the University of Cologne vary depending on the type of program. Although a direct German preparation course is not offered within the university, the conditional acceptance and direct application processes are as follows:

German Preparatory Course (Studienkolleg

Accommodation Approximate price per month
Student dormitory – KSTW 190–500 €
Private student dormitory 400–800 €
Shared house (WG) 450–750 €
Private flat 650–700 €

Cologne is a large international city located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city offers an active life, especially for students. There are many cafes, restaurants, parks and social areas around the university. Cologne is also one of Germany's important media, trade and business centres. Since there are large companies, media organizations and fair organizations in the city, students also have an advantageous environment in terms of internship and job opportunities. One of the most important advantages of the city is transportation. It is very easy to reach important cities such as Düsseldorf and Bonn from Cologne. The location of the university also offers good connections to the city center and the public transport network.