University of Cologne
Cologne, Europe
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QS World Rank
#269
Established
1388
Institution
Public
Typical intakes in Europe
Oct, Apr
Location
Cologne, Europe
Published programmes
21
About University of Cologne
University of Cologne is a Public university in Europe, ranked #269 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. We confirm the exact fees, intakes and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Programmes here are €0/yr — sourced from the university's own fees pages across 21 published programmes. Your exact fee depends on the course — we confirm it, free.
Entry requirements
Typically for German universities in this band, a relevant bachelor's in a closely matching subject with a strong first class (broadly 65-70% upwards, or around 7.0/10); a four-year Indian degree such as B.Tech/B.E. is the safest fit, while three-year degrees are assessed case by case for equivalence and are not always accepted for direct master's entry. IELTS around 6.5 for English-taught master's — not every programme has an English-taught version — or TestDaF 4 / DSH-2 where teaching is in German. Indian applicants must also hold APS certification, and many applications route through uni-assist. Requirements vary by programme — Vibedu confirms the exact ones for you, free.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
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Programmes at University of Cologne
Scholarships for Europe
Aalto University Scholarships
University Partial award Dates vary University-specific Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →ARES Scholarships
Government (Destination) Fully funded Dates vary Tuition/travel/living subject to call Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Banach Scholarship Programme
Government (Destination) Tuition / fee support Dates vary Tuition/stipend according to current call Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Similar universities
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University of Cologne — FAQs
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Typically for German universities in this band, a relevant bachelor's in a closely matching subject with a strong first class (broadly 65-70% upwards, or around 7.0/10); a four-year Indian degree such as B.Tech/B.E. is the safest fit, while three-year degrees are assessed case by case for equivalence and are not always accepted for direct master's entry. IELTS around 6.5 for English-taught master's — not every programme has an English-taught version — or TestDaF 4 / DSH-2 where teaching is in German. Indian applicants must also hold APS certification, and many applications route through uni-assist. Requirements vary by programme — Vibedu confirms the exact ones for you, free.
The main intakes across Europe are Oct, Apr. University of Cologne sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
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