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Information for international graduates interested in earning a doctorate in Cologne
The University of Cologne offers numerous opportunities to obtain a doctorate: in structured programmes, in the traditional German individual doctorate under supervision as well as in cooperation with non-university research institutions.
"German PhDs have an excellent reputation and are internationally recognised."
Structured vs. individual PhD
Range of Studies
Browse through the websites of the Albertus Magnus Center (AMC) to learn about the possibilities at the University of Cologne or contact the faculties directly:


Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics and Social Sciences (CGS)

Graduate School of the Law Faculty

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research

a.r.t.e.s. Graduate School for the Humanities Cologne

The Graduate School for Biological Sciences

Bonn-Cologne Graduate School for Physics and Astronomy (BCGS)

Graduate School of the Faculty of Human Sciences
Contact (Faculties)
Doctoral Studies at the University of Cologne
General Requirements
PhD / MD Regulations
Contacting Your Doctoral Advisor
Application Process
Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (in progress)
Combination of the Faculty of Medicine & the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences for IPMM (Dr. nat. med.), IPHS (PhD) or GSfBS (Dr. rer. nat.)
Kontakt
Due to current events, our personal consultation hours are cancelled until further notice. However, we are at your disposal via our contact form for international students or by email: international-doctoral-studentsverw.uni-koeln.de
Team "Application, admission, enrolment and service for international students"
SSC (Student Service Center), ground floor
Universitätsstr. 22a, 50937 Cologne

Immigration & Residence

Costs & Financing

Accommodation
Interesting Services and Information for International Doctoral Students

International Stammtisch

Career in Germany
Mentoring Programmes of the HR Development for Researchers

For female (doctoral) students with a primarily non-university career goal

Gender Mentoring-Agentur – for female students & doctoral candidates (GER/EN)
