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University of Cologne

Uni Cologne · Public university in Köln, Germany

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KölnGermany

University of Cologne is a public university in Köln, Germany, where Indian students can apply for Master's programmes, many with no tuition fee.

Subjects you can study: Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), Business & Management, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Social Sciences & Social Work, Economics, International Relations & Public Policy, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Humanities & Languages, Psychology

TypePublic university
Applying through GlovelsWith a package
Total costNo tuition — public university
IntakesWinter & Summer
Next deadlineSummer · 15 Jan 2027
CGPAAssessed on your profile
German gradeup to 4.0
CityKöln, Germany

About Uni Cologne

University of Cologne is a public university in Köln, Germany. Glovels tracks programmes here in Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), Business & Management, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Social Sciences & Social Work, with no tuition fees and winter and summer intakes. Applications here are filed by a counsellor as part of a Glovels package: the shortlist, the SOP and the follow-up are done for you.

On the DAAD. Uni Cologne is listed in the DAAD's International Programmes database — the German Academic Exchange Service's own register of what German universities offer international students. See every programme it lists for Uni Cologne ↗ — the fees, deadlines and language requirements there are the university's own words.

Programmes at Uni Cologne

Programme names at German public universities are part of our packages. We track programmes here in Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), Business & Management, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Social Sciences & Social Work, Economics, International Relations & Public Policy, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Humanities & Languages, Psychology. See the packages — the names, fees and deadlines open with one.

A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) · · · German grade up to 4.0

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A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Business & Management · · · German grade up to 2.7

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A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Data Science, AI & Machine Learning · · · German grade up to 4.0

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A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Business & Management · · · German grade up to 2.7

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A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Social Sciences & Social Work · · · German grade up to 2.7

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A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Economics · · · German grade up to 2.7

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More programmes here match — a package opens them.

Packages that cover Uni Cologne

University of Cologne is applied to through a Glovels package: the shortlist, the SOP, the application itself and every follow-up until the decision. The same packages as on the home page, at today's prices — press one and it opens at the checkout.

Public University Unlock

Three public universities named in full, with what each one costs — and half an hour with a counsellor to decide what to do about them.

Reveals 3 public universities
  • 3 public universities named, with fees — including the free ones
  • Matched to your profile, not a list everybody gets
  • A 30-minute counselling call
  • An SOP outline and your document checklist
  • Adjusted against any bigger package within 30 days

Roadmap

The universities you qualify for, the cost of each, and the loan that covers it.

Reveals 5 public universities
  • Shortlist of up to 5 universities
  • 2 counselling sessions
  • SOP & CV review
  • Scholarship guidance
  • Education loan assistance
From₹9,999one-time
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Boarding Pass

Your documents in order, your funds in place, your visa applied for, and your arrival arranged before you board.

Reveals 15 public universities
  • Everything in Offer Letter
  • Shortlist and applications to 15 universities, across 2 intakes
  • Dedicated senior mentor
  • Pre-departure briefing & checklist
  • Education loan assistance
From₹74,999premium
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How applying works

  1. 1. Press ApplyThree details, and a counsellor calls you within one working day. Signed in already? It goes straight onto your list.
  2. 2. Your profile is read properlyMarksheets, backlogs, tests. You are told which programmes here you actually clear before anything is filed.
  3. 3. We file itThrough a Glovels package: SOP, documents, the application itself and every follow-up until the decision.

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Questions about Uni Cologne

Does University of Cologne require IELTS for master's?

Most of its master's programmes state an IELTS score, from 5.5 to 7.0 overall (or TOEFL). Most accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter instead, so you can apply without IELTS.

Is University of Cologne tuition-free?

Yes — its master's programmes charge no tuition fee. You pay a semester contribution and your living costs.

Which intakes does University of Cologne offer?

Uni Cologne offers the winter intake (starting in October), with deadlines in March, May, June, July and September; and the summer intake (starting in April), with deadlines in January and March. The exact date differs by programme.

Can I apply to University of Cologne with a 3-year bachelor's?

Yes — all of its master's programmes accept a 3-year bachelor's (180 ECTS).

What CGPA do I need for University of Cologne?

Where a German grade is stated, it is 2.5 to 4.0 or better (1.0 is best; your CGPA converts with the Bavarian formula). A free counselling call checks your marks against each programme.

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