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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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 janv. (Main round) Last round: Main round, 15 juil.. |
| 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 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Duration: 6 semesters, full-time”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language: German, English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Duration: 6 semesters, full-time”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language: German, English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Duration: 6 semesters, full-time”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language: English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): Test de niveau d'anglais obligatoire pour les non-anglophones Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): 5.5 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IELTS-Test: 5.5”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): 72 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “TOEFL, Internet-based Test (iBT): 72”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Telc C1 Hochschule”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Goethe-Insitut C1 certificate”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “As global challenges need global solutions, this programme is taught in English.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language: English”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The Deutschlandstipendium is awarded for two semesters. The monthly scholarship rate is 300 euros.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Inklusionsstipendium (Inclusion Scholarship)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“Die Stipendien belaufen sich in der Regel auf 300 EUR/Monat und werden jährlich ausgeschrieben.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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
Sources (4)
“Die Stipendien belaufen sich in der Regel auf 300 EUR/Monat und werden jährlich ausgeschrieben.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“proof of social need – if possible – by other official certificates”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Yes, foreign students enrolled at the University of Cologne can apply for a scholarship.”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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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 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Beginning: Winter and summer semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Business Administration (B.Sc.): English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Business Administration (B.Sc.): Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “TestAS certificate (subject specific module in Economics/Management, minimum score 90)”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “English language skills B2 (CEFR) are required.”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.): Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “TestAS certificate (subject specific module in Economics/Management, minimum score 90)”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisie
Sources (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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Summer semester (Business Administration (B.Sc.)) | 15 janv.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “15 January for the start of studies in summer semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Winter semester (Business Administration (B.Sc.)) | 15 juil.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “15 July for the start of studies in winter semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Summer semester (Economics (B.Sc.)) | 15 janv.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “15 January for the start of studies in summer semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester (Economics (B.Sc.)) | 15 juil.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “15 July for the start of studies in winter semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester (Management, Economics and Social Sciences (B.Sc.)) | 15 juil.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “15 July for the start of studies in winter semester”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Application period: early June - 15 July”wiso.uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,200 per month (≈ US$1,300) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (1)
“Die Ausgaben eines Studierenden in Köln belaufen sich in etwa auf circa 1200 EUR pro Monat:”uni-koeln.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| 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).