University of Cologne

For UG programs, the application deadline is July 15th for the winter semester. 

For Master's programs the application deadline for the winter semester is August 20th and for the summer semester its January 15th.

The application deadlines for the following programs are:

Master of Business Administration- August 20 

Master Economics- August 20 

Master Health Economics- August 20

Master Economics System- August 20

Master in Political Science- August 20

The University of Cologne does not impose tuition fees for its programmes. All students must, however, pay a social contribution fee, which amounts to around €250 each semester or €500 annually. Other student services and local transit costs are covered by this charge. A student's annual living expenses in Cologne come to about €9,500. However, the cost of living may vary depending on the student's lifestyle and accommodation choices.

The University of Cologne acceptance rate is 20%. The low percentage shows that the university is tough to enter. Student should perform good in studies to get selection. 

University of Cologne is a very popular and one of the top-ranked insitutions in Germany, which counts a vast alumni network. Over the years, the Cologne University scholars have made a significant contribution in their fields and 11 Faculties have also won Leibniz Prize. Some of these notable alumni are:

• Peter Grünberg (2007 Nobel Prize winner in Physics)
• Kurt Alder (1950 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry)
• Gustav Heinemann (Federal Republic of Germany's President from 1969 to 1974)
• Erich Gutenberg (modern German business studies' founder)