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Universität zu Köln

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University Overview

Founded in 1388, the Universität zu Köln (University of Cologne) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Cologne (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Universität zu Köln (UzK) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität zu Köln (UzK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 636-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UzK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Universität zu Köln
Acronym:UzK
Founded:1388
Colours:Blue
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University Location

Address:Albertus-Magnus-Platz Cologne 50923 North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
Tel:+49 (221) 470-0
Fax: +49 (221) 470 5151

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Universität zu Köln's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität zu Köln is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1388


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)