Universität zu Köln

One of the oldest European universities is Universität zu Köln. This is a state higher education institution, founded in 1388. However, due to political conflicts in 1798, Cologne University was closed for a long period. Revival of educational activity occurred only in 1919. Since then, the institution is considered the largest educational center of Germany and occupies stable positions in the international rating.

Despite a long break in work, the school managed to preserve all traditions and principles of work. Cologne University is considered the best research center in Europe. Main advantages:

• The strongest faculty at the university is medical. Thanks to the cooperation of the university with research centers, students can take internships and take part in large-scale scientific projects.
• The Faculty of Archeology is in the TOP 50 around the world.
• University medical centers are studying the issues of aging of people.
• Universität zu Köln is one of the founders of the Global Alliance in Management Education.
• The university cooperates with organizations and educational institutions around the world.

At the moment in Germany, the institution takes 16th place, and in the international rating - 237th position. The university is famous for its high quality of education, which provides graduates with prestigious work in large international companies. Employers around the world have an increased interest in the students of this institution.

Famous graduates and teachers

Among the graduates of the University you can meet outstanding scientists, Nobel laureates, political and public figures, researchers, businessmen, writers and even presidents. For example:

• Johann Heinrich Ahterfeld (Catholic theologian, professor, teacher);
• Peter Grunberg (physicist, Nobel Prize winner, discovered the effect of giant magnetoresistance);
• Schramma Fritz (Mayor of Cologne);
• Karolos Papoulias (Greek President);
• Henry Theodore Böll (writer, poet, screenwriter, laureate of the Nobel prize in literature);
• Conrad Celtis (humanist);
• Anna Zegers (writer);
• Johann Eck (Doctor of Theology);
• Stefan Jacoby (CEO of Volvo);
• Heinrich von Stackelberg (economist);
• Edward Conze (Buddhist scholar);
• Jesus Padilla Galves (Spanish philosopher);
• Martin Haspelmat (linguist);
• Reinhold Ewald (astronaut-researcher DLR, ESA, made a space flight to Soyuz TM-25 spacecraft).

Among the famous teachers you can meet the Nobel Prize winners Kurt Alder and Peter Grunberg. Also outstanding professors of the university were: Max Scheler (philosopher, sociologist), Hans Kelsen (lawyer, theorist of law), Jurgen Untermann (linguist), Axel Weber (economist) and others.

The main campus of Universität zu Köln is located in the picturesque city of Cologne in Germany. It is the main attraction of the institution.

The university structure includes:

• Center for Molecular Medicine;
• Center of General Oncology;
• Center for Genomics;
• research laboratories;
• The largest library in the world, with more than 4 million books and research papers;
• sport complexes;
• two comfortable hostels;
• cultural centers.

Cologne University creates a decent atmosphere for its students, stimulating all-round development during education.

For admission, the entrant must submit documents confirming 13 years of study. After graduation, you will either need to complete two courses in any university, or take a preparatory year in Studiocenolleg (which is equivalent to 2 years of study at the university). Necessarily, together with the certificate you will need to provide a certificate of language knowledge (mainly German, less often English) and a letter of recommendation. Obligatory condition of admission is passing the entrance examination. Not only local citizens, but also foreigners can apply for a place. There are no gender restrictions.

Features of education

In total, Cologne University has more than 43,000 students and 3,500 teachers. The share of foreign citizens from the total number of students is about 10%. Many teachers are foreign specialists. The academic year here is classically composed of semesters.

Education is free. However, you will need to pay a compulsory fee of € 250 per semester. The university does not support a scholarship program, but students have the opportunity to receive financial support through independent funds and grants.

The educational institution offers the following faculties:

• Economics and sociology;
• Medicine;
• Right;
• Philosophy;
• Mathematics and science;
• Humanitarian sciences.

For students, it is possible to get a part of the education in another university due to the student exchange program.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision