
Services for Enrolled International Students
On these sites, we would like to provide some information for enrolled international students in terms of the organisation of their studies at the University of Cologne and concerning life in Cologne in general. The information is appropriate for:
- international students in undergraduate/state examination courses of study (Bachelor, Staatsexamen) and Master students
- international doctoral students (for further information especially for doctoral students please consult this site as well)
- short term students worldwide (partner universities, ERASMUS)
- international scholarship holders


Scholarships for UoC Students with a Refugee Background

Covid-19 Guidance &Support – Information for International Students About Their Stay at the University of Cologne in Times of Corona

The DAAD Prize 2020 for outstanding achievements of international students was awarded to Ms. Shreyasi Bhattacharya. Congratulations!
Please consult our team if you have questions regarding:
- your residence permit and extension of the residence permit at the Foreigners Registration Office ("Studienverlaufsbescheinigung")
- confirmations for authorities in the home country (Embassy, Military Service, scholarships etc.)
- working besides the studies
- financing your studies
- academic planning
- individual problems
- the International Students Associations
- offers of the International Office
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.
We now also offer the possibility of a digital consultation hour via "Zoom" (Tuesdays from 10 am - 12.30 pm). Please register here.
Team "Service for international students"
at the SSC (Student Service Center), ground floor
Universitätsstr. 22a, 50937 Köln

Immigration & Residence Permits

Costs & Financing

Accommodation for International Students
International Office Studium Integrale Courses
International Student Associations
Forms for International Students
Mentoring Programmes of the HR Development for Researchers

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