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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University of Cologne

Cologne · Western Europe · GermanyPUBLIC

#82 Circulus rank

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Website

1388Founded

45,187Students

11.3%International

20%Acceptance

#82Circulus rank

10Programs

€986Living (est.)

Overview

University of Cologne at a glance

The University of Cologne, founded in 1388, is one of Europe's oldest and largest public research universities located in Cologne, Germany. It is recognized for its strong academic programs in economics, business administration, and social sciences, and offers a diverse range of courses in both German and English. With a competitive acceptance rate of 20%, it attracts a significant number of international students, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a high-quality education in a vibrant urban setting.

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Deep catalog · last checked 25 Jul 2026

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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

#82

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

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Admissions & applying

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20%acceptance (university)

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Deadlines

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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.
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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
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Funding

Scholarships & funding

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

Programs

Showing 8 of 10 programmes in the catalog.

Bachelor20% accept (uni)€0
Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Administration · German · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- University Entrance Qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung)
Bachelor20% accept (uni)€0
Bachelor of Economics
Economics · German · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- University Entrance Qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung)
Bachelor20% accept (uni)€0
Bachelor of Psychology
Psychology · German · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- University Entrance Qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung)
Bachelor20% accept (uni)€0
Bachelor of Computer Science
Computer Science · German · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- University Entrance Qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung)
Master20% accept (uni)€0
Master of Management
Management · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Master20% accept (uni)€0
Master of Data Analytics
Data Science · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Master20% accept (uni)€0
Master of Economics
Economics · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Master20% accept (uni)€0
Master of Environmental Sciences
Environmental Science · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.

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