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University of Cologne

Cologne North Rhine Westphalia, Download Brochure

  • Introduction
  • Courses Offered 
  • Fees
  • Ranking
  • Alumni
  • Cut Off 
  • Placement 
  • Important Links 

 

University of Cologne

The University of Cologne (Universität zu Köln) is a public research university located in Cologne, Germany. Established in 1388, it is one of the oldest universities in Europe and one of the largest universities in Germany. The university has a diverse range of faculties, including arts and humanities, science, medicine, law and economics. It has a student population of over 50,000 and a faculty of over 6,000. The university is renowned for its strong research programs and has been consistently ranked among the top universities in Germany and Europe.

The university was composed of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences (successor to the Institutes of Commerce and of Communal and Social Administration) and the Faculty of Medicine (successor to the Academy of Medicine). In 1920, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts were added, from which latter the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences was split off in 1955 to form a separate Faculty. In 1980, the two Cologne departments of the Rhineland School of Education were attached to the university as the Faculties of Education and of Special Education.

 

Courses Offered - University of Cologne

The University of Cologne offers several courses in the field of pharmacy, including:

  1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
  2. Master of Science in Pharmacy
  3. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  4. Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  5. Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development
  6. PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

These programs cover various aspects of pharmacy, such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug discovery and development, pharmaceutical technology and biopharmaceutics.

 

Fees- University of Cologne

The fees for international students in pharmacy programs at the University of Cologne are as follows:

  1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy: €1,500 to €2,500 per semester
  2. Master of Science in Pharmacy: €2,500 to €4,000 per semester
  3. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD): €2,500 to €4,000 per semester
  4. Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: €2,500 to €4,000 per semester
  5. Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development: €2,500 to €4,000 per semester

 

Ranking - University of Cologne

The university was ranked:

At national level:

          9th in Germany according to the "Center for Higher Education Development (CHE)" ranking

At international level:

          151-200 in the world according to the "Times Higher Education (THE)" World University Rankings

          169th in the world according to the "Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)'

          201-250 in the world according to the "QS World University Rankings"

 

Alumni - University of Cologne

The University of Cologne has produced a number of notable alumni, including individuals from various fields such as politics, science, arts, and business. Here are a few examples:

  1. Kurt Georg Kiesinger, former Chancellor of Germany
  2. Josef Schnitzler, German businessman and CEO of Metro AG
  3. Jürgen Habermas, German philosopher and sociologist
  4. Roman Herzog, former President of Germany
  5. Martin Walser, German writer
  6. Klaus Töpfer, former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
  7. Christian Thomsen, Danish archaeologist
  8. Heinrich Böll, German writer and Nobel Prize laureate

 

 Cut Off - University of Cologne

Test Minimum score Required 
Cambridge  At least B- grade in CAE , B-grade or better in BED , CPE
IELTS 7.0 With at least 6.0 in each component 
TOEFL Internet based 100 ; with at least 70 in each counterpart 

 

Placement - University of Cologne

The University of Cologne provides career and placement services to help students transition into the workforce after graduation. The university has a dedicated Career Center that offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and career workshops. The Career Center also maintains partnerships with a number of companies and organizations to provide students with job and internship opportunities.

The university has a strong track record of placing graduates in top companies and organizations, both nationally and internationally. Some of the companies and organizations that have hired graduates from the University of Cologne include:

  1. Siemens AG
  2. Bosch Group
  3. Deutsche Bank
  4. Daimler AG
  5. KPMG
  6. Ernst & Young
  7. McKinsey & Company
  8. BASF

 

Important Links  - University of Cologne

Here are some important links related to the University of Cologne:

  1. Official website: https://www.uni-koeln.de/en/
  2. Admissions: https://www.uni-koeln.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html
  3. International students: https://www.uni-koeln.de/en/studium/international-students/index.html
  4. Student services: https://www.uni-koeln.de/en/studium/services/index.html