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University of Cologne: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

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The University of Cologne, officially known as the University of Cologne, is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. Founded in 1388, it has a rich history spanning six centuries. As a public university, it offers a wide range of academic programmes to its more than 50,000 students. Located in the vibrant city of Cologne, Germany, the university's urban campus is close to major landmarks such as the famous Cologne Cathedral.

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University (public)
of international students
12%
No. of students (2025)
47,238
Term model
Semester

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at University of Cologne for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master15 July15 July80% of Master programs
Bachelor15 July31 August100% of Bachelor programs
MBA11 AugustNo courses100% of MBA programs
LL.M.15 July30 June88% of LL.M. programs
State Examination15 JulyNo courses100% of State Examination programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
80% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
31 August
100% still open for application
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
11 August
Admission-free courses
No courses
100% still open for application
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
30 June
88% still open for application
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
No courses
100% still open for application
See all programs for Winter 2026/2027
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at University of Cologne for the Summer Semester 2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master15 January15 January100% of Master programs
Bachelor15 January31 January100% of Bachelor programs
MBANo informationNo courses No information
LL.M.No informationNo information No information
State Examination15 JanuaryNo courses100% of State Examination programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
15 January
100% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
31 January
100% still open for application
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
No information
Admission-free courses
No courses
No information
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
No information
Admission-free courses
No information
No information
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
No courses
100% still open for application
See all programs for Summer 2027
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

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