University of Cologne
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University of Cologne is in Cologne, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Standard entry requirements: University entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung). Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72. Applying: intake: Winter semester, Summer semester. Scholarships: 3 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | University entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 ene (Main round) Last round: Main round, 15 jul. |
| Where and how students live | Cologne · 17 km from CGN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Business Administration (B.Sc.) · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration: 6 semesters, full-time”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Language: German, English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Economics (B.Sc.) · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration: 6 semesters, full-time”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Language: German, English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.) · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Duration: 6 semesters, full-time”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Language: English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): Examen de dominio del inglés obligatorio para hablantes no nativos Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): 5.5 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “IELTS-Test: 5.5”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): 72 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TOEFL, Internet-based Test (iBT): 72”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Telc C1 Hochschule”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Goethe-Insitut C1 certificate”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The award criteria include outstanding performance in school or university, as well as other criteria such as volunteer work, special personal or family circumstances, internships, awards and prizes.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “As global challenges need global solutions, this programme is taught in English.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Language: English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (4)
“The Deutschlandstipendium is awarded for two semesters. The monthly scholarship rate is 300 euros.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, the application and awarding of the scholarship are dependent on you being enrolled at the University of Cologne (for the application itself, the letter of admission is initially sufficient).”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The award criteria include outstanding performance in school or university, as well as other criteria such as volunteer work, special personal or family circumstances, internships, awards and prizes.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Inklusionsstipendium (Inclusion Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (4)
“Die Stipendien belaufen sich in der Regel auf 300 EUR/Monat und werden jährlich ausgeschrieben.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“evidence of disability or chronic illness (medical or official medical reports and official documents; in particular, a pass for disabled persons or an assessment notice on the degree of disability, if available, must be submitted).”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, the application and awarding of the scholarship are dependent on you being enrolled at the University of Cologne (for the application itself, the letter of admission is initially sufficient).”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Sozialstipendium (Social Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (4)
“Die Stipendien belaufen sich in der Regel auf 300 EUR/Monat und werden jährlich ausgeschrieben.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“proof of social need – if possible – by other official certificates”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Yes, the application and awarding of the scholarship are dependent on you being enrolled at the University of Cologne (for the application itself, the letter of admission is initially sufficient).”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Beginning: Winter and summer semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Business Administration (B.Sc.): English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Business Administration (B.Sc.): Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TestAS certificate (subject specific module in Economics/Management, minimum score 90)”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TestAS certificate (subject specific module in Economics/Management, minimum score 90)”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
- Who can receive it: Students from Omán
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Fuentes (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
- Who can receive it: Students from Túnez
Fuentes (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Summer semester (Business Administration (B.Sc.)) | 15 eneFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “15 January for the start of studies in summer semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Winter semester (Business Administration (B.Sc.)) | 15 julFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “15 July for the start of studies in winter semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Summer semester (Economics (B.Sc.)) | 15 eneFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “15 January for the start of studies in summer semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester (Economics (B.Sc.)) | 15 julFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “15 July for the start of studies in winter semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester (Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.)) | 15 julFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “15 July for the start of studies in winter semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Application period: early June - 15 July”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,200 per month (≈ US$1,300) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (1)
“Die Ausgaben eines Studierenden in Köln belaufen sich in etwa auf circa 1200 EUR pro Monat:”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “We recommend applying for a room in one of the student residences of the Cologne Student Services (KSTW) three to six months before your planned start of studies.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Please note that places in student residences are very popular and highly limited, and the chances of receiving a room in one of these residences are unfortunately low!”uni-koeln.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Ubicación
| City / state | Cologne |
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| Nearest major airport | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), about 17 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q54096 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).