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University of Cologne Courses & Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(14 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 7, PTE: 68 & Above, TOEFL: 72 - 100
MS(42 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 7, PTE: 76 & Above, TOEFL: 72 - 95
M.Sc.(10 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 7, PTE: 68 & Above, TOEFL: 72 - 100
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Q:   What could be the possible reasons of an application not getting accepted at University of Cologne?
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The possible reasons of an application getting rejected are as follows:

  • The necessary subject requirements are not met.

  • Language proficiency scores are not met.

  • Minimum grades not achieved.

  • Application not completed

  • VPD Document missing. VPD is a pre-check document that ensures that the student is eligible for applying to a German university.

Q:   What are the University of Cologne top courses?
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University of Cologne offers more than 200 fields of study on bachelor's, master's and Diploma level for their international students. According to the US News & World Report Subject Rankings, some of the most popular Cologne University courses include:

University of Cologne CoursesUS News & World Report Subject Rankings 2023
Infectious Diseases#75
Cell Biology, Oncology#77
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging#93
Plant & Animal Science#106
Molecular Biology & Genetics#122
Arts & Humanities#127
Immunology#133
Space Science#146
Biology & Biochemistry#152
Q:   As an Indian student, do I need to submit a financial proof to get a residence permit at University of Cologne?
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Yes, Indian students are required to submit a financial proof in order to get a residence permit. The financial proof will indicate if the student is able to cover all his living costs or not. Students can either submit documents of a blocked account or declaration of commitment or a scholarship grant or bank statements. 

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Q:   What are the rankings of Humanities and Social Science courses at University of Cologne?
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Humanities and Social Science is ranked #7 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #151 by QS Rankings, #126 by THE and #51 by ARWU. Rankings for Humanities and Social Science specialised courses are given in the table below.

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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

#101

#126

QS - Sociology

#151

#151

QS - Politics

#201

#251

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

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Q:   Is it expensive to study at the University of Cologne?
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University of Cologne offers a variety of courses on bachelor's, master's as well as doctoral level to all international students every year. Studying in this university can be considered extremely inexpensive or very affordable since the University of Cologne does not charge tuition fees. However, it is mandatory for all students to pay a social contribution fee of around EUR 250 per semester or EUR 500 per year. This fee also includes a public transit pass for busses and rail in North Rhine – Westphalia.

Q:   How are MS courses by the University of Cologne ranked?
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MS at University of Cologne is ranked #25 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #101 by THE, #151 by ARWU and #157 as per QS Rankings. Courses under MS specialisation are ranked by some of the top reputable ranking bodies. These rankings are mentioned in the table below:

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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

#101

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#151

#157

QS - Physics and Astronomy

#201

#251

QS - Mathematics

#351

#451

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

#501

#601

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#151

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Master of Science (MSc) in Sociology in Social Research - Batch of 2021
3.6
University of Cologne is academically oriented.
Tips: Germans are very cold and serious. I didn't have any scholarship. Overall, I was pretty satisfied with my experience. Job market in Germany is good, but not for non German speakers. Professors and the university staff are usually very friendly and polite. It is better to learn German to better fit into the society.
Likes (Value for money): As it is super cheap compared to British or Irish or USA universities. German universities cost around 1k or 2k per year only. So it is great for value for money. However, not speaking Germany is hard for finding a job and living in Germany. Therefore up to you.
Dislikes (Part time work): Unfortunately I joined during covid so we could not experience part time work or seminars, or any online activities. We did not have the opportunity to experience ordinary student life due to the pandemic. But maybe now it should be better. Most of our classes were offline.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1170
Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 38165
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Yes, University of Cologne students can work while studying. Students can work up to 140 full days (4-8 hours per day) or 280 half days (1-4 hours per day) per year. This implies for both paid as well as unpaid internships. If in case, the time period exceed the ideal time period, students must appl

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7.0 or higher

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76 or higher

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PRIYANKA

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Yes, there are many well-known researchers connected with the University of Cologne. Some of them are as follows:

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  • Wolfgang Streeck, distinguished sociologist and political scientist

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International students are required to submit the official transcripts from all the previously attended institutions. 

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International students are required to upload the core academic documents to uni-assist, which include school-leaving/university entrance proof, complete transcripts, a bachelor's degree certificate, or a provisional proof. 

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