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a month agoContributor-Level 8
International students are required to submit the official transcripts from all the previously attended institutions.
They are to be translated into either English or German by a certified agency before an applicant gets to the uni-assist stage of application. Once these requirements are met, students can submit the scanned copies of these transcripts via the portal. The students might be requested to submit more of these documents if requested.
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
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.
Additionally, the applicants might also be asked for certified translations if the academic documents are not in German or English. The processing takes 4 to 6 weeks after the payment of the University of Cologne Application fee.
The list of the core VPD documents required is given below:
- A school leaving certificate or proof of having passed a university entrance exam.
- A bachelor's degree certif
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there are many well-known researchers connected with the University of Cologne. Some of them are as follows:
Clemens Fuest, esteemed expert in economic public policy
Wolfgang Streeck, distinguished sociologist and political scientist
Renate Mayntz, a respected sociologist and political scientist specializing in governance research
Axel Ockenfels, renowned economist and expert in behavioural economics
Eugen Schmalenbach, founder of Business Administration
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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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a month agoContributor-Level 10
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 apply for a permit at the Foreigners Registration Office.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The cost of living reaches upto EUR 986 (INR 1 L) per month. Here are the expenses mentioned in the table below:
Expenses | Monthly Cost of Living in Cologne | Cost in INR |
|---|---|---|
Rent (including extra charges) | EUR 442 | INR 45.5 K |
Alimentation | EUR 200 | INR 20.5 K |
Clothes | EUR 47 | INR 4.8 K |
Learning Material | EUR 20 | INR 2 K |
Health Insurance, Medical Fees | EUR 120 | INR 12.3 K |
Communication (Phone, Internet) | EUR 33 | INR 3.3 K |
Leisure/Culture/Sports | EUR 71 | INR 7.3 K |
Conversion Rate: 1 EUR = INR 102.90
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