Public university in Cologne, Germany, founded 1388

University of Cologne Application Deadlines 2027

The University of Cologne is one of Germany's oldest and largest public universities, with particular strength in law, economics and the humanities. It charges no tuition fee to non-EU students, who pay only the same semester contribution as everyone else.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
15 Jan 2027
Summer 2027, Master, regular, 130 days left
Tuition
No tuition fee
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English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 93, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed
52,204 students

Master

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Summer 2027 RegularInternational15 Jan 2027 Open7 Sep 2026

Cologne states its standard master's deadlines as 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester; some programmes such as International Management (CEMS MIM) and Economic Research close earlier, on 31 March.

Bachelor

IntakeRoundApplicantsOpensClosesStatusFeeSource
Summer 2027 RegularInternational15 Jan 2027 Open7 Sep 2026

For non-EU citizens, Cologne states bachelor's deadlines as 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://uni-koeln.de/en/international/study-in-cologne/international-applications
  2. https://uni-koeln.de/en/international/study-in-cologne/international-applications/master-students-prospective
  3. https://uni-koeln.de/en/studying-teaching/international/study-in-cologne/costs-financing
  4. https://uni-koeln.de/en/studium-lehre/international/studium-in-koeln/internationale-bewerbungen/bachelor-studium-staatsexamen/bewerbungsverfahren-fuer-nicht-eu-buergerinnen/application-procedure-for-non-eu-citizens-with-formal-university-entrance-qualification-studienstart-international-integrale
  5. https://studieninteressierte.uni-koeln.de/range_of_courses/index_eng.html?app=true&id=421
  6. https://uni-koeln.de/en/international/study-in-cologne/studienstart-international/certificate-intercultural-awareness/language-skills
  7. https://www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/pay-all-fees/handling-fees/