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Nishtha Sharma

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The University of Cologne is one of the top ranked universities for higher education in the world. University of Cologne is ranked at #161 in world by Shiksha Popularity Rankings. Top ranking bodies worldwide ranks University of Cologne that are listed below-

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Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#161 in world and #15 in Germany

Times Higher Education 2026

#164 in World University Rankings

QS Rankings 2026

#272 in QS World University Rankings

US News and World Report 2026

#228 in Best Global Universities

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  • Yes, University of Cologne is one of the best universities in Germany.
  • Cologne University is ranked at #161 in world and #15 in Germany by Shiksha Popularity Rankings.
  • The university is home to 45,000+ students from all over the world.

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The University of Cologne is among the top choice of international students to pursue higher education in Germany. Cologne University is home to over 5,000 internationals students from all over the globe. The university offer various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students.

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Divya Shukla

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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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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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PRIYANKA

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Yes there are many well known researchers connected with the Cologne Uni and some of them are mentioned below

  • 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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There are several reasons why an application may get rejected at Cologne University. Some common ones are mentioned below.

  • The necessary subject requirements are not met.

  • Language proficiency test scores are insufficient

  • Minimum grades not achieved

  • Incomplete application

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

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Yes Indian students are required to submit financial proof to get residence permit. Financial proof will show if 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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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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95 or higher

IELTS

7.0 or higher

PTE

76 or higher

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