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Universität zu Köln

Universität zu Köln
Address: Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry & Geosciences, Life Sciences & Bioinformatics

Founded in 1388, the University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany, offering a wide range of programs with strong faculties in humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and natural sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geosciences).

Diplomas*:

Domains taught:

Status:

Partnerships:

Member of German U15. Strong research in specific areas like aging research, quantum matter, and plant sciences.

Research:

Quantum matter and materials, Aging research and cellular stress responses, Plant sciences and sustainable agriculture, Theoretical physics and cosmology.

Famous Alumnis:

Kurt Alder (Nobel laureate), Peter Grünberg (Nobel laureate, alumnus)

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

8000

Current students***:

48000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

N/A

Pros

Historic and large comprehensive university, strong in basic sciences, located in a major city.

Cons

Engineering faculties are not its primary focus.

Best For

Large historic university with strong programs in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and life sciences.

*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”,  “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

 

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale: 

  1. known locally
  2. known locally and internationally
  3. is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
  4. is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

 

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