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
Exchange students from partner universities
Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

Covid-19 Guidance &Support – Information for International Students About Their Stay at the University of Cologne in Times of Corona
If you still have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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
Personal consultation hours on Zoom:
Service Point: General inquiries, UCCard issues:
Mondays till fridays 10 am - 12:30 pm
(registration)
Prospective students - Bachelor/State Examination (for EU citizens and and citizens on equal terms, Germans with foreign Entrance Qualification):
Tuesdays and thursdays 10 - 12:30 am
(registration)
Prospective students - Bachelor/State Examination (for non-EU citizens):
Tuesdays and thursdays 10 - 12:30 am
(registration)
Prospective students - Master:
Tuesdays and thursdays 10 - 12:30 am
(registration)
Prospective Doctoral Students:
Faculty of Management, Economis and Social Science; Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Human Sciences
Tuesdays10 - 12:30 am
(registration)
Faculty of Medicine
Thursdays 10 - 12:30 am
(registration)
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Thursdays 10 - 12:30 am
(registration)
Please note:
1) At "Zeit" you can chose the date.
2) After registration you will get a confirmation email with further information.
3) Please deal with the data protection conditions at https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html. When you click on the link, you will be asked to download the zoom client or to install the corresponding app on your mobile phone / tablet. It's best to give it a try in advance.
4) At the beginning of the meeting you will come in a so called "waiting room". Please wait here until we invite you for the couselling.
Organise your Stay in Cologne

Immigration & Residence

Costs & Financing
