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University of Cologne

Cologne, GermanyQS World Ranking #278
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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
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  • African Languages and Cultures, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
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    3 yearsDuration
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  • Ancient Languages and Cultures, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
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    3 yearsDuration
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  • Archaeology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Archaeology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Art History, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Catholic Theology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Chinese Studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Dutch Studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • English Studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • German Language and Literature, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • German Linguistics, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • History, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Intermedia, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Interpreting: German Sign Language – Spoken German, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration42 months
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    42 monthsDuration
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  • Japanese Culture Past and Present, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Jewish Studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
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  • Languages and Cultures of the Islamic World, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
    See official pageEnglish
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  • Languages and Cultures of the Islamic World, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
    See official pageEnglish
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  • Linguistics and Phonetics, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
    See official pageEnglish
    Apply now ↗

  • Media Cultural Studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)

    Undergraduate · Full-time

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldArts & Humanities
    Duration3 years
    TuitionTuition free
    Study modeFull-time
    IntakeWinter
    Tuition freeTuition
    WinterIntake
    3 yearsDuration
    See official pageEnglish
    Apply now ↗
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