University of Cologne
Cologne, GermanyQS World Ranking #278
University profile
About
The University of Cologne is a large comprehensive research university located in Cologne in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany and is well known for economics and business, law, the social sciences, medicine, and the humanities. It is a University of Excellence with a broad academic profile.
Why international students choose it
- International students may value its strengths in economics and management, its research reputation, and its large and lively city setting
- The base teaching language is German, though there is a growing number of English-taught programmes, especially at Master's level, so applicants should check the language of instruction for each programme
- The university offers international offices and support services
- Cologne's central Rhineland location provides good connections across western Europe
