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Exchange Students from Partner Universities
Study Programs
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Regular
Exchange Program

WebsiteGerman | Enlish
Language
Requirements

Recommended
Course Load
 Cologne Global
Study Program(CGSP)
WebsiteEnglish Language
Requirements
Recommended
Course Load

Academic Information 2024/25

Students can choose between the Regular Program or  CGSP
Faculties available to
Exchange Students:» Arts and Humanities» Mathematics and Natural Sciences» Law» Human Sciences» Medicine (with limitations)» Management, Economics and Social
Sciences (with limitations)		

Winter Semester October 1 - March 31
Pre-semester September 2024
Lecture Dates October 7, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Semester Dates uni.koeln/VDM9D

ukoeln.de/FKJVA
Recommended:» Level B2 of the CEFR or» Language proficiency test byhome professor

Application

30 ECTS per semester

The CGSP is a certification program which
combines classes on Contemporary European Studies (taught in English) and German
language courses.

Application Deadline
Summer Semester
Winter Semester

Photo
Passport Copy
Curriculum Vitae (CV)Motivation Letter
High School Diploma
Current Transcript of Records (ToR)
German Language Certificate
English Language Certificate (only for CGSP)

Application Procedure

Online Application Formukoeln.de/CCLDQ» Level B2 of the CEFR or» TOEFL score of 80 or» IELTS score of 5.5
30 ECTS per semester

LevelJanuary 15
July 15

Necessary Documents

Postal mailing of the documents is notnecessary.

German as a Foreign Language
German Language
Courses

Summer Semester April 1 - September 30
Pre-semester March 2024
Lecture Dates April 8, 2024 - July 19, 2024

One German language course for exchange students is freeof charge. Students can choose between thePre-semester Intensive course with 20h/week orRegular semester German language course with 6h/week
A1 - C1 of the CEFR

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Accommodation
University Profile

Accommodation

The University of Cologne (UoC) is a modern
university in the heart of Europe. Academic
excellence, internationality and widely variedcurricula create a vibrant and inspiring
environment for students, scientists andscholars.
Cologne’s open and friendly atmosphere andits international outlook make it a place wherepeople from all over the world feel easily athome. Cologne is Germany’s fourth largest citywith a population of about one million people.
It is home to a total number of over 150,000
students at 19 different institutions of higher
education.
www.uni-koeln.de

KölnerStudierendenwerk
Informationon Accommodation
for International Students
Estimated Rent
per month
Estimated
Cost of Living(incl. rent) per month

General Information
Health Insurance
Pre-Semester(March or September)uni.koeln/4X6TB
Travel health insurance

Semester(October or April)

You need a proof of health insurance coverage
from a German statutory health insurer or – if
you are already insured in your home country– an exemption certificate from a Germanstatutory health insurer for your enrolment.
A German statutory health insurance costs
approx. 120 EUR per month.

Visa Requirements

Please inform yourself in your home country
about visa conditions for your entry to Germany.
At the latest 90 days after arrival in Germany, aresidence permit must be applied for.

Semester Fee

The UoC does not charge any tuition fees.
However, all students (whether they cometo Cologne or study remotely) must pay asocial contribution fee of around 320 EUR per
semester. This fee also includes a ticket for public
transportation (busses & rail) in North RhineWestphalia.

Finding accomodation is tough anddemanding for students. We strongly
recommend to apply for room in a
students dormitory of the Kölner
Studierendenwerk (KSTW) right after
having received the admission letter.
Furthermore, please look for housing
options for yourself on the private
housing market as well. The International
Office can assist you in this matter.
www.kstw.deuni.koeln/KTAZ5
Students‘ dormitory:
Private housing market:

200-300 EUR
400-550 EUR

950 EUR

Contact
Coordination
EmailWebsite

Ms. Nicole CONDE
Ms. Tina RIEMER
exchange-to-cologne@verw.uni-koeln.deukoeln.de/FKJVA