Study Economics in Cologne (2026/27)

Economics programs in Germany are the perfect choice for international students seeking a rigorous understanding of how markets, policies, and institutions shape the allocation of resources. Studying in one of the world's most influential economies and Europe's industrial and financial powerhouse is an unparalleled opportunity. These English-taught degrees combine strong theoretical foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics with applied fields such as international trade, labor economics, environmental economics, and monetary policy. Students will learn to analyze complex economic problems, interpret data using advanced statistical software, and design policy or business strategies grounded in evidence.

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English-taught programs

Universities

Intakes

Winter & Summer

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Numerus Clausus

NC-free

Economics in Cologne

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Social Sciences & Management

284

University of Cologne

7 programs

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

No tuition fees

Master

0 - 633 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Economics programs in Cologne.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 June	No information
Bachelor	15 July	No courses

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 June

Admission-free courses

No information

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

No courses

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).