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Cologne: Top study programs (2026/27)
Cologne: Top Programs
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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Population 1,030,000
Students 9%
International students 17%
Room in a shared apartment € 600
Study Programs in Cologne: Overview
Intake
50%
Winter Semester
1%
Summer Semester
49%
Both Semesters
< 1%
Anytime
< 1%
Fall & Winter trimester
< 1%
All trimesters
Language of Instruction
16%
English only
5%
English & German
< 1%
English & other language
72%
German only
5%
German & other language
2%
German (and some English)
Numerus Clausus
68%
without admission restriction
32%
with admission restriction
Tuition fees
Germans & EU Students 
Non-EU Students 
64%
tuition-free
36%
with tuition
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22% above German average