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THE COLOGNE WISO FACULTY
Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences,
University of Cologne
FACT SHEET 2024/25

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Updated August 2023

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Exchange term (bachelor or master level)
The Faculty‘s course offer for incoming students
comprises a comprehensive range of bachelor
and master courses taught in English as well as
a number of bachelor courses taught in German.

Class format: Lectures and seminarsGrading: Based on written exams, written
papers, project work, oral exams, active participation in class, or a combination of the above
Exams: Either on the last day of classes orduring the two to three weeks after the endof classes
Course load: 4−5 courses per term (30 ECTS)
Language requirements: CEFR level B2 inEnglish or German

Early leaver option
Students can be nominated for an early leaver
exchange by their home coordinator only if
the academic calendar at their home university
conflicts with the dates at the WiSo Faculty.
Students finish their term abroad in December,which means they will have a tighter workload,
additional assignments and shorter deadlines.
CEMS term (master level)
The WiSo Faculty offers high-quality CEMS MIM
courses, a diverse range of business projects
and skill seminars, and a highly-rated block
seminar for CEMS students. All courses aretaught in English.

PROCEDURES
Students are nominated by the international
office of their home institution.
Nominations must be submitted via the WiSo
Exchange Platform (WEX). Coordinators areinformed by email.
The ZIB WiSo Incomings Team contacts thenominated student(s) directly and guides themthrough the application process.

TERM DATESFALL TERM 2024/25
7 October 2024 – 31 January 2025
Exam period until 28 February 2025*
Early leavers: 7 October – 15 December 2024
(including exam period)
CEMS term & lecture period: 1 September – 15
December 2024 (optional late electives: December
2024 – mid-February 2025)
Pre-semester German language course (optional): September 2024
Orientation session (hybrid): 2 September 2024
Welcome Week: 1 – 6 October 2024
Exchange nomination deadline: 1 May 2024
Application deadline: June 2024
SPRING TERM 2025
7 April – 18 July 2025
Exam period until 1 August 2025*
CEMS term: End of March – 31 July 2025*
Pre-semester German language course(optional): March 2025
Orientation session (hybrid): 1 March 2025
Welcome Week: 1 – 6 April 2025
Exchange nomination deadline: 1 Nov 2024
Application deadline: December 2024
*For some English taught courses, an earlier departure may be possible.

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EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIESMBA SHORT PROGRAMMESProgramme dates: 6 – 17 May 2024Nomination period: 1 Dec 2023 –15 January 2024
Students can choose one of two tracks:
Track 1: Automotive or
Track 2: Sustainable Transportation
This 12-day intensive short programme
for international (E)MBA students
from selected partners is an excellent
opportunity to become acquainted withthe specificities of German businesspractices and to learn about the latest
developments in the energy, mobility andautomotive sectors, while travelling tovarious cities in Germany.
CISU-MBA − Cologne International
Summer University
Programme dates: 5 - 15 August (tbc)
Nomination period: 15 February –31 March 2024Two-week summer programme for international (E)MBA students from the WiSoFaculty‘s partner universities with a focus
on Leadership and Diversity. Next to theacademic programme, cultural and social
events offer a great opportunity to get toknow each other and discover Cologne aswell as its surroundings.

ESTIMATED MONTHLY LIVING COSTSLANGUAGE COURSES

Accommodation: €300−800
Class materials: €30
Food: €300-500
Leisure activities: €100−250
Health insurance*: €120
Social contribution: €320 per term**

Students have access to one free pre-semester(March/September) or weekly semester-longintensive German language course.

UNIVERSITY FACILITIESThe University offers a large variety of sports
activities. All facilities, including an on-campus
student gym, and courses are either free ofcharge or can be used for a very low fee.
Students have access to numerous dining halls
and cafés with a good price/quality ratio.

NETWORKINGThe PIM and CEMS Student and Alumni
Club Cologne organises parties, sport events,
workshops in cooperation with companies,excursions, and regular meetings.
Corporate contacts: Benefit from theUniversity’s career services, regular workshops
in soft skills, guest speeches from industry
professionals, and courses offered by company
executives.

STUDENT SUPPORTThe ZIB WiSo Incomings Team is thestudents’ main point of contact for theirexchange experience. It works with each
student to try to connect them with theservices and support they need:
Enrolment support starting in November/May
Course registration support: students areguided through the online registration process
shortly before the semester starts
Information and support in finding
accommodation in Cologne
Support with topics related to disabilities(physical and otherwise) as well as conditions
that could affect their academic success
Orientation days in the week before classes,
including academic information sessions,guided campus tours and social events
Buddy Programme: Student ‘buddies‘ fromCologne help international students during
their stay at the WiSo Faculty and in Cologne*If home insurance is not recognised.
**This applies to all students, regardless of university or scholarship status. It gives students access to course registration, and serves as student ID as well as
semester transportation ticket for all local transportation in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It also enables access to the student sport facilities and dining halls.

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Doing Business in Germany –The Future of Mobility in theEnergy LandscapeCONTACTInternational Relations Center ZIB WiSo
University of Cologne, WiSo Faculty
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Cologne, Germany
www.international.wiso.uni-koeln.de
SEMESTER EXCHANGE

THE COLOGNE WISO FACULTY

THE CITY OF COLOGNE

Incoming students
incomings@wiso.uni-koeln.de

The WiSo Faculty, Germany‘s largest and most
reputable faculty of its kind, offers students avast scope of study fields and specialisations. inline with its mission ‘Today‘s ideas. Tomorrow‘simpact.‘, it successfully links excellent researchwith contacts to the corporate and businessworld.
The central location of the campus and theFaculty’s focus on internationalisation, counting
over 450 incoming exchange students per year,
contribute to the Faculty’s reputation as anideal place for an exchange term. The Faculty is
EQUIS accredited.

With a diverse population of around 1 million,
Cologne is a multicultural and dynamic city.
It is home to the fourth-largest trade fair in theworld, and over 10,000 IT and telecommunication businesses have strengthened its
position as Germany’s ‘media city’. Cologne isfamous for its Gothic cathedral, along with amultitude of other historic sites and plenty ofgreen areas. Home to some 100,000 students,
the city offers a vibrant night life and a great
variety of museums, theatres and art exhibitions.

Mr Jens Funk+49 221 470-7969

TOP RANKED FACULTY

The WiSo Faculty offers 7 bachelor programmes(3 years) and 15 master programmes (2 years)
including several international and double
degree programmes. Click below for more info.

STUDY PROGRAMMES & SHORTPROGRAMMES

1st nationally for Business Administration andSociology (latest „Shanghai Ranking“).

CEMS MIM
cems@wiso.uni-koeln.de

Outgoing students
wiso-outgoings@uni-koeln.de
Ms Mareike Laub
+49 221 470-1905

Ms Jutta Reusch+49 221 470-7067
Ms Veronika Langenberg+49 221 470-7065

Ms Alexandra Overath Mr Philipp Sperber+49 221 470-7971+49 221 470-1279
Double Master‘s
DBiGermany
wiso-dmp@uni-koeln.de wiso-dbi@uni-koeln.de
Ms Xenia Elbrächter
Ms Natasha Turner+49 221 470-7702+49 221 470-1283

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Bachelor‘s degree programmes
Master‘s degree programmesInternational Management/CEMS MIM
Double Master‘s Programmes

54th worldwide in the Financial Times Ranking
Masters in Management 2022.

Ms Natasha Turner+49 221 470-1280

Mr Christoph Karl
+49 221 470-2779
Ms Anna-Luisa Liedtke+49 221 470-1280