University of Cologne
The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. In 2012, it has been awarded the status of an excellence university following its success in a nationwide competition initiated by the German federal and state governments to promote top-level research and enhance quality education. As a research-oriented multi-faculty institution, the University of Cologne covers a broad spectrum of disciplines and has developed internationally outstanding research profile areas. It has six faculties: management, economics and social sciences, law, medicine, arts and humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, as well as human sciences. The University of Cologne has several high-profile graduate schools to support young researchers and fosters research focus areas including research into aging at the Cologne Cluster on Excellence in Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-associated Diseases (CECAD) and into plant sciences at the Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS). The University of Cologne is located in the Rhineland a mega-urban region in the heart of Europe. This region offers superb working and living conditions and is one of Europe`s most developed research and economic areas. Academic excellence, internationality, a strong focus on research and a wide range of courses generate an energetic and inspiring environment and make the University of Cologne one of the most well-known and appealing universities.
With our educational mission and our research activities, we make a lasting contribution to the development of society.We view the diversity and individuality of our students and staff as an asset.We strive to spark curiosity and enthusiasm through good teaching and actively support our students.We stand for excellent, practice-oriented research and foster the knowledge transfer between science, economy and society.We support the commitment to lifelong learning by offering high-quality further education options.We aim to sustainably establish a commitment to teaching, research and knowledge transfer on an international level.We follow a service-oriented approach and maintain a constructive dialogue.
Foundation year: 1919
Short name: U CologneType:Public
Students: 37480
Faculty: 990
Faculty/Students Ratio: 38:1
Region: Europe
Location: Cologne, NRW
