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Geography University of Cologne

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Degree
Bachelor of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Köln

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Geography

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

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Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027Semester period: 01.10. - 31.03.
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027Semester period: 01.04. - 30.09.

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

VORsprung

Your previous education is not yet sufficient for this degree programme?

No problem – with the online study preparation course VORsprung, you can obtain the necessary qualifications and then apply for this bachelor's degree programme.

What you need to bring:
  • German language skills at least at level B1
  • A school leaving certificate that entitles you to study in your home country
  • A school leaving certificate that allows you to apply to a preparatory college (Studienkolleg) in Germany

Apply now to VORsprung!

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Tuition fees

Tuition fees

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There is a semester contribution that includes a Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide transport pass) (no tuition fee).

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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