Workshops for International Doctoral Students

The international office offers various workshops for international doctoral students e.g. "Academic English Writing", "Conference Presentation", "PhD Management" and "Intercultural Trainings". For more information please check our website or contact us via e-mail: international-doctoral-students@verw.uni-koeln.de

Field Trips for International Doctoral Students

The International Office organizes field trips to cities and sites of interest. All tours are in English. For more information please check our website or contact us via e-mail: international-doctoral-students@verw.uni-koeln.de

Stammtisch for International Doctoral Students and Guest Scholars

This regular get-together of the international academics of The University of Cologne is an opportunity to get to know other international researchers in a non formal environment. It usually takes place once a month and combines networking and cultural events such as exhibition visits, city tours, visit of the Christmas Markets, Cologne breweries etc. For more information please check our website or contact us via e-mail: international-doctoral-students@verw.uni-koeln.de

German Language Courses

The department German as a Foreign Language offers a variety of German courses.  Here you find information in regards to deadlines, course contents, enrollment requirements, registration, tuition fees, exams, certificates etc.

International Students Associations

All international doctoral students are invited to participate in our international students associations. This is a great way of networking, getting help with adjusting to German/Cologne life, culture exchange and simply enjoying all sorts of cultural events. Almost all areas of the globe are covered! More information and contact details can be found here.

TANDEM – Language Partnerships

The International Office offers a comprehensive TANDEM program. Interested and enrolled PhD students may apply at any time. Additional information can be found  here.

The following institutions at the University of Cologne offer a variety of continuing education programs and services for students and PhD candidates.

1. Career Services at the Faculties

• Faculty of Management, Economics, and Social Sciences: WiSo-Career-Service
• Faculty of Law: Academic and Career Counseling Center
• Faculty of Arts and Humanities: Career Services
• Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: Please find the contact details here.
• Faculty of Human Sciences: Career Service S & A (Students & The Working World)

2. Career Services for Women
3. "Kompetenzzentrum Schreiben" and "SchreibArt" (Writing Courses / Training)
4. Courses at the University of Cologne Computer Center
5. Courses and Tours at the University and City Library of Cologne  
6.  Psychological and Financial Counseling

The international and interdisciplinary Doctoral Students Discussion Group (DGK) at the University of Cologne offers all interested students the opportunity to get to know other doctoral students, collaborate on content and methods and to discuss everything related to the PhD, including informal topics.

For detailed information about meeting times, meeting points and topics, please contact Ms. Silke Höfle (E-Mail: silke.hoefle(at)uni-koeln.de).