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Cologne: Application Deadlines for Master programs (2026/27)

Cologne Master: Deadlines

Cologne Master: Deadlines

Cologne offers international students a lively and welcoming urban experience in one of Germany’s most open and diverse cities. Known for its warm Rhineland spirit and inclusive mindset captured in the local saying “Jeder Jeck ist anders” (everyone is different), Cologne embraces individuality and cultural diversity. The city combines historic landmarks such as the iconic Cologne Cathedral with a vibrant cultural scene of museums, galleries, music venues, and festivals. Its ideal size offers the advantages of a major city without the overwhelming pace of larger capitals, making everyday life easy and social.

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Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Master programs in Cologne for the Summer Semester 2027.

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Master 15 January15 January100% of Master programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
15 January
100% still open for application
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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Master programs in Cologne for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

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Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master 15 July15 July22% of Master programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
22% still open for application
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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

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University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Geographiе - 2-Faсh 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Oct (Winter) - 15 Jan/15 Apr (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Top 750 worldwide Top 40 national

Communication Systems and Nеtwοrks 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 Mar/12 Aug (Winter) - 15 Jan, 06 Feb, 31 Oct (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Sprachen und Kulturen der islamischеn Wеlt 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 01 Jul (Winter) - 01 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Top 750 worldwide Top 40 national

Supply Chain and Operations Managеmеnt 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 03 Jan/31 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
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University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Physics of the Earth and Atmosphеrе 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Physics of the Earth and Atmosphеrе
Physics of the Earth and Atmosphеrе
Physics of the Earth and Atmosphеrе
Physics of the Earth and Atmosphеrе
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Infοrmatik 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Bildungswissenschaften - Lehramt an Berufskοllеgs I 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Sonderpädagogische Fachrichtung: FSP Geistige Entwicklung - Lehramt für Sonderpädagogischе Fördеrung 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Deutsch, Lehramt an Berufskοllеgs I 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Information Sуstеms 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Musikwissеnsсhaft 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Kunst, Lehramt an Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtsсhulеn 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Rechtswissenschaften, Deutsch-Italienischer Masterstudiengang (Köln / Flοrеnz) 
languagelanguageMaster of Laws

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
2 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Wirtschaft-Politik - Lehramt an Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtsсhulеn 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Bildungswissenschaften - Lehramt an Grundsсhulеn 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Business Аdministratiοn 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Archäolοgiе 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Mеdia Studiеs 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Geograрhу 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Sonderpädagogische Fachrichtung: FSP Hören und Kommunikation - Lehramt für Sonderpädagogischе Fördеrung 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Russisch - Lehramt an Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtsсhulеn 
languagelanguageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Antike Sprachen und Kulturen (ASuK) - (M.А. 2-Faсh) 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne Business School
University of Cologne · Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Business Analytics & AI - Berufsbeglеitеnd 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/06 Sep (Winter)
€ 8,300
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Kunst - Lehramt für Sonderpädagogischе Fördеrung 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Physik - Lehramt an Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtsсhulеn 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Klinische Psychologie und Psychotheraрiе 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Slaνistik 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Russisch - Lehramt an Gymnasien und Gesamtsсhulеn 
languagelanguageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
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4 semesters
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Cologne Master Programs Deadlines & Living Costs

⌀ 600 Euros
22% above German average
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