What languages are taught at University of Cologne?

University of Cologne lists the following languages of instruction in the Circulus catalog: German, English.

How many programmes does Circulus list for University of Cologne?

Circulus currently lists 10 degree programmes for University of Cologne. Browse the programmes section on this profile for fields and languages.

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Studying in Germany

University of Cologne

Cologne · Western Europe · GermanyPUBLIC

#81 Circulus rank

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Website

1388Founded

45,187Students

11.3%International

20%Acceptance

#81Circulus rank

10Programs

€986Living (est.)

Overview

University of Cologne at a glance

The University of Cologne, founded in 1388, is one of Germany's oldest and largest public research universities, located in central Cologne. It is recognized for its strong academic programs in economics, business administration, and social sciences, and offers a zero-tuition model, making it an attractive option for international students. The university's diverse community and competitive admissions process cater to students seeking a rigorous academic environment.

Catalog status

Deep catalog

3/3 fields

Tuition, deadlines, languages, and verification stamp present — strong basis for decisions.

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Key facts & signals

Numbers and summaries from the Circulus catalog — always confirm on the official site.

1388

Founded

45,187

Students

11.25%

International

12:1

Student : Faculty

20%

Acceptance

URBAN

Campus

Semester

Calendar

German, English

Languages

€986

Living cost / mo

Western Europe

Region

#81

Circulus rank

Circulus signals

Short summaries from our catalog — always confirm on the official site.

Bilingual options. German · English — confirm per programme.
Selective. 20% acceptance. Official numbers vary by programme.

Rankings

#285

QS World

#157

THE World

Costs

Tuition

Annual fees listed in the catalog — check the official site for your situation.

Domestic

€0

per year · Local residents

No programme tuition — semester or admin fees may still apply

EU / EEA

€0

per year · European citizens

No programme tuition — semester or admin fees may still apply

International

€5,000

per year · Non-EU students

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Admissions & applying

Deadlines, requirements, and selectivity from the catalog — confirm on the official portal before applying.

20%acceptance (university)

Application portal

Deadlines

Cycles:
Label: Web-sourced deadline
Notes: The University of Cologne has over 50,000 students, offers 260+ programs, and is ranked #12 in Germany. Tuition is free for most programs, with scholarships available. Admission deadlines vary by program.
Summary: Application deadlines for University of Cologne (Germany) from web sources — confirm on the official university site before applying.
SourceUrls:
https://www.nomadcredit.com/germany-university/university-of-cologne
https://beyondthestates.com/schools/university-of-cologne
https://www.mygermanuniversity.com/unifinder/University-of-Cologne
https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-cologne

Confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules on the official application portal.

Funding

Scholarships & funding

Deutschlandstipendium
University of Cologne
Funding details
Cologne Excellence Scholarship
University of Cologne
Funding details
DAAD Scholarship
DAAD
Funding details

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