When can I start applying to the University of Cologne?

International students are required to submit the official transcripts from all the previously attended institutions. 

They are to be translated into either English or German by a certified agency before an applicant gets to the uni-assist stage of application. Once these requirements are met, students can submit the scanned copies of these transcripts via the portal. The students might be requested to submit more of these documents if requested. 

Yes, there are many well-known researchers connected with the University of Cologne. Some of them are as follows:

• Clemens Fuest, esteemed expert in economic public policy

• Wolfgang Streeck, distinguished sociologist and political scientist

• Renate Mayntz, a respected sociologist and political scientist specializing in governance research

• Axel Ockenfels, renowned economist and expert in behavioural economics

• Eugen Schmalenbach, founder of Business Administration

The possible reasons of an application getting rejected are as follows:

• The necessary subject requirements are not met.

• Language proficiency scores are not met.

• Minimum grades not achieved.

• Application not completed

• VPD Document missing. VPD is a pre-check document that ensures that the student is eligible for applying to a German university.

Yes, Indian students are required to submit a financial proof in order to get a residence permit. The financial proof will indicate if the student is able to cover all his living costs or not. Students can either submit documents of a blocked account or declaration of commitment or a scholarship grant or bank statements.