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International Applications
We are pleased that you are interested in studying at the University of Cologne. On the following pages you will find everything you need to know for application, admission and registration.
Master Students: Prospective
Doctoral Students: Prospective
Preparatory German Language Courses
Application for Advanced Semester
Changing the Degree Course
Second Degree Course
Exchange students from partner universities
Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
We are happy to help with any open questions:
For e-mail enquiries please use our contact form.
Address: (At the moment we are not able to offer personal advice on site, please contact us by e-mail, zoom or mail. Documents can also be dropped in the letterbox in front of the International Office.)
Universität zu Köln
International Office, Team Zulassung
Studierenden Service Center, EG
Universitätsstr. 22a
50937 Köln
SSC (Student Service Center)< ground floor
Mailing address:
Universität zu Köln
International Office, Team Zulassung
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Köln
Service Point and telephone availability: General enquiries:
Opening hours:
Mondays till fridays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Telephone: 0221-470-7797
Personal consultation hours on Zoom:
Prospective students - Bachelor/State Examination (for EU citizens and and citizens on equal terms, Germans with foreign Entrance Qualification):
tuesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm
wednesdays 4 pm - 6 pm
(registration)
Prospective students - Bachelor/State Examination (for non-EU citizens):
tuesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm
wednesdays 4 pm - 6 pm
(registration)
Prospective students - Master:
tuesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm
wednesdays 4 pm - 6 pm
(registration)
Prospective Doctoral Students:
Faculty of Management, Economis and Social Science; Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences
tuesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm
wednesdays 4 pm - 6 pm
(registration)
Faculty of Medicine
tuesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm
wednesdays 4 pm - 6 pm
(registration)
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