University of Cologne

Cologne, Germany · Public

One of Germany's largest universities with particular strength in economics.

Admissions Data — University of Cologne

Acceptance Rate	~40% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	53,000 students
International Students	13%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€285)
Location	Cologne, Germany
Founded	1388
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#201
THE World Rank	#157
US News Rank	#185
Research Output	Very Good

Notable Strengths

Economics
Law
Medicine
Social Sciences
Arts

Scholarships: DAAD Scholarship. Universität zu Köln International.

Applying to University of Cologne as an International Student

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International student tuition at University of Cologne is €0 (semester fee ~€285) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer