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How to Apply and Get Admission to a German University
October 7th, 2025
Step 1 - Find your Study Program
University of Cologne
Cologne
Economics
Subjects: Economics;Business
B.Sc. | Bachelor of Science
Course description
The degree programme merges an entrepreneurial mindset with academic excellence from the very beginning. You'll learn to tackle new challenges, initiate your own projects, and drive sustainable change. To deepen your understanding of social issues, we present the latest research findings from fields like energy economics, social psychology, and management. Esteemed institutions, such as the Institute of Energy Economics (Energiewirtschaftliche Institut – EWI), bring their expertise to discussions on climate change. You'll master advanced methods for system analysis and evidence-based conclusions. An innovative teaching and coaching approach will accelerate both your personal and academic growth.
Program Information
| Study Location | Cologne |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Undergraduate |
| Teaching Language | English, German |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 6 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 305 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | B2 |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Good mathematical understanding and care when dealing with mathematical equations, data or tables or when programming Very good linguistic ability to express yourself in German and good language skills in English (B2 level)
Qualification Requirements
If you would like to take up a course of study at the University of Cologne as a regular student, you need a valid university entrance qualification ("HZB").
Document Requirements
A gapless curriculum vitae in tabular form written in German A proof about the knowledge of the German language, at least at the level of DSH-2 (see point 1b) Your secondary education certificate including a subject and grading schedule and a translation (if not issued in German or English) or, in applicable, the letter of acceptance or the certificate of enrollment TestAS certificate For applications for teaching degree courses: core test and subject-specific module HUM For applications at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences: core test and subject-specific module ECO For applications at the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Human Sciences: core test and module HUM For applications at the Faculty of Medicine: core test and subject-specific module MEDICINE (MED) For applications at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: core test and subject-specific module MATH If applicable, a proof of the successfully completed university entrance exam in the home country If applicable, a certificate of entrance examination (»Feststellungsprüfung« incl. »Vorbildungsnachweis«) Only for holders of certificates from China, India and Vietnam: individuale APS certificate (see point 7) Only for holders of an International Baccalaureate (IB): IB certificate with proof of continuous attendance (2 years) of the examination subjects. If applicable, transcript of records with list of subjects and grades (with translation) (if not issued in German or English) A copy of your passport
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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