Information for   Summary Numbering almost 62,000 students, the University of Cologne, is one of the largest of the German universities. It is also one of the oldest: in 1988 it celebrated six hundred years of existence. The foundation of many other universities in late medieval Germany was due to the initiative of important-spiritual and temporal authorities, but in Cologne it was the citizens who established the university. Thus today the University of Cologne is still a "city university", and that in a double sense: founded by the citizens of Cologne and with a university campus not outside of but within the city itself. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the large economic and industrial Rhine/Ruhr area in the north and the city of Bonn in the south. Among students the University of Cologne is high on the national scale of popularity, as surveys have repeatedly shown.   Statistics Total student population: 65,000 Foreign student population: 6,130   Language of instruction Sufficient knowledge of German is required for admittance to a studienkolleg. Unfortunately it is not possible to register for a German language course at university.   Semesters/Dates Summer semester: April 10 - August 14 Winter semester: October 16 - February 16 more   Tuition and fees No tuition fees are charged at public universities in Germany. Only a social contribution for the support of the Studentenwerk (student services) and AStA is required.   Housing Finding a room in Cologne or surroundings is very difficult. Most of the student residences have waiting lists. It is also possible to arrange for private accommodation through the Kölner Studentenwerk. more   Visa Requirements Contact a German embassy or consulate in your home country regarding any current entry and residence requirements. more   Other info Please refer to link. more City information > Currency converter > Off-campus housing > close window