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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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-
Ranking Authorities | Rank |
|---|---|
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
- 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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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
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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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
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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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
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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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
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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7 months 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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