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Germany
University of Cologne
Students
48,841
1388
Established
Public
Type
circle Fees & costs
Studying at the University of Cologne follows public funding models in North Rhine-Westphalia:
- Tuition Fees: No general tuition fees are charged for standard undergraduate and consecutive master's degree programmes for domestic or international students.
- Semester Contributions: All enrolled students pay a mandatory semester social contribution fee (approx. €300 per semester) which covers student services and a regional public transport ticket.
- Living Expenses: Students should budget roughly €900 to €1,200 per month for housing, food, health insurance, and personal essentials.
travel_explore Read from portal.uni-koeln.de/uoc_home.html?L=1 on 30 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.
