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University of Cologne

University of Cologne is a university in Cologne (Köln), Germany. Explore programmes, entry information, estimated legacy fees and available funding notes.

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LocationCologne (Köln), Germany
Programme catalogue10 programmes
Legacy annual rangeUnavailable
Funding notes12

At a glance

Institution type
university
City
Cologne (Köln)
Region / state
Germany State
Campuses
Cologne (Köln)
Application fee
Not available

Programmes

Typical intakes

Winter (October) Summer (April)

Scholarship and funding notes

Funding note 1
Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) – Bundesförderung: €300/month; Merit-based; Deadline: varies (typically December–January for next WS); Limited scholarships available; ~300–500 scholarships awarded annually at German universities
Funding note 2
Deutschlandstipendium by University of Cologne: €300/month (€3,600/year for 2 semesters); Renewable annually; Merit + need-based; Application deadline: typically January for next winter semester; For top-performing students
Funding note 3
Sozialstipendium der Universität zu Köln (Social Scholarship): €300/month; Need-based; For students facing financial hardship; Deadline varies
Funding note 4
Stipendium für Studierende mit Behinderung oder chronischer Erkrankung (Disability/Chronic Illness Scholarship): €300/month; For students with disabilities/chronic illnesses
Funding note 5
DAAD Scholarships (Master’s/PhD): €934–€1,400+/month; Highly competitive; Covers tuition, living stipend, health insurance; For development-related programs
Funding note 6
DAAD Graduation Scholarship (Abschlussförderung): €1,000 one-time payment; For international students in final semester; Application deadline: November 21 (for next cycle)
Funding note 7
DAAD Merit Scholarship: Funding for international students with excellent grades + outstanding social/intercultural commitment; Application via International Office (Department 92)
Funding note 8
DAAD Equal Opportunity Scholarship: Support for international students facing special social challenges (refugee background, health restrictions, care obligations); 4-month funding for fall semester only; 2026 application: August–September
Funding note 9
DAAD Development-Oriented Postgraduate Courses (EPOS): Funding for Master’s in development-related fields; Application deadline varies
Funding note 10
Cologne Excellence Award (CEA): Selective funding for high-performing international students; Application deadline: varies
Funding note 11
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung Scholarship: For international students pursuing Master’s/PhD; Deadline varies
Funding note 12
PROMOS Scholarship: Partial funding for study abroad, internships, language courses, thesis abroad; Deadlines: January, June, December