How are MS courses by the University of Cologne ranked?

Yes, Indian students can qualify for an English waiver at the University of Cologne only if their previous HZB or UG degree was completed entirely in English.

Students are required to provide official proof to confirm that their previous qualification was completely English taught.

No, Indian students are not required to prove German proficiency for entry to English-taught courses at Uni Cologne. However, proving English proficiency is mandatory. Most courses ask for a B2 or C1 level proficiency in English.

Check uni-koeln.de to know more.

Indian students generally need C1 level proficiency under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to be eligible for higher studies at Uni Cologne.

The language proficiency requirements may vary for different programs. For program-specfic language requirements, check the Unive

No, not all English-taught courses at Uni Cologne are 100% taught in English. Some courses may include modules/electives that might require German language proficiency.

For a complete list of English-taught programs, students can check out University of Cologne English-taught courses. 

Yes, for all the Master's courses of the University of Cologne, students require a preliminary review documentation (VPD) to apply via Uni-Assist. The processing time is 4-8 weeks. After this, the students have to apply via Cologne University application portal. This is only possible with a valid VP