Workshops for International Doctoral Students

The international office offers various workshops for international doctoral students e.g. "Academic English Writing", "Conference Presentation", "PhD Management" and "Intercultural Trainings". For more information please check our website or contact us via e-mail: international-doctoral-students@verw.uni-koeln.de

Field Trips for International Doctoral Students

The International Office organizes field trips to cities and sites of interest. All tours are in English. For more information please check our website or contact us via e-mail: international-doctoral-students@verw.uni-koeln.de

Stammtisch for International Doctoral Students and Guest Scholars

This regular get-together of the international academics of The University of Cologne is an opportunity to get to know other international researchers in a non formal environment. It usually takes place once a month and combines networking and cultural events such as exhibition visits, city tours, visit of the Christmas Markets, Cologne breweries etc. For more information please check our website or contact us via e-mail: international-doctoral-students@verw.uni-koeln.de

German Language Courses

The department German as a Foreign Language offers a variety of German courses.  you find information in regards to deadlines, course contents, enrollment requirements, registration, tuition fees, exams, certificates etc.

International Students Associations

All international doctoral students are invited to participate in our international students associations. This is a great way of networking, getting help with adjusting to German/Cologne life, culture exchange and simply enjoying all sorts of cultural events. Almost all areas of the globe are covered! More information and contact details can be found .

TANDEM – Language Partnerships

The International Office offers a comprehensive TANDEM program. Interested and enrolled PhD students may apply at any time. Additional information can be found here.

Die folgenden Einrichtungen der Universität zu Köln bieten ein vielfältiges Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramm für Studierende und Doktorand/innen an.

Bitte klicken Sie auf den jeweiligen Link, um weitere Informationen zu erhalten.

1. Career Services der Fakultäten

WiSo-Career-Service

Studien- und Karriereberatungszentrum / Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät

CareerService der Philosophischen Fakultät

Career Service S & A / Humanwissenschaftliche Fakultät

Interessierte Doktorand/innen der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät erhalten bei Frau Sarah Wirtherle (E-Mail: sarah.wirtherle(at)uni-koeln.de) Informationen über entsprechende Angebote.

2. Female Career Service

3. Kompetenzzentrum Schreiben und SchreibArt

4. Kurse am Rechenzentrum (RRZK) der Universität zu Köln

5. Kurse und Führungen an der Universitäts- und Stadtbibliothek (USB)

6. Psycho-Soziale Beratung des Studentenwerkes 

7. Workshop- und Veranstaltungsangebote des AMGC

The international and interdisciplinary Doctoral Students Discussion Group (DGK) at the University of Cologne offers all interested students the opportunity to get to know other doctoral students, collaborate on content and methods, and to discuss everything related to the PhD, including informal topics.

For detailed information about meeting times, meeting points and topics, please contact Ms. Silke Höfle (E-Mail: silke.hoefle(at)uni-koeln.de).