History of the University & Cologne University Archives
Cologne University Archives
The archives serve as the memory of the university and collect all historically relevant documents.
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University Chronicle
Whereas many universities owe their founding to important religious figures or secular regents, the University of Cologne was founded by citizens of the city. That explains why the University of Cologne is still regarded as a city university: not only was it founded by the citizens of Cologne, but its campus is located right in the centre of the city.
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A short history of the University of Cologne
At the occasion of its 600th anniversary in 1988, the university published an extensive history of the University of Cologne in three volumes and published by Böhlau. Erich Meuthen wrote the first volume, and in a short overview he first described the history of the old university (1388-1798), celebrating the height of its prosperity in the 15th century.
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The University Seal
The large university seal, in use since 1392, shows the emblem of the University of Cologne: the three Magi.
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University Rectors
This list contains all university rectors since the founding of the "new university" in 1919, from Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Eckert to Prof. Dr. Axel Freimuth.
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Portraits of the Rectors
Portraits of all university rectors from 1919 to 2001
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