UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

• Topic-specific German courses of the International Office (UoC) for free:
  Universität zu Köln: Launch Your Career in Germany
• German language courses at the UoC
  Department of German as a Foreign Language
• External: German language courses of the Cologne Adult Education Centre (VHS)
  Deutsch als Fremdsprache (English version of the page available on the bottom right)
• External: German language courses at the Carl Duisberg Centre
  Language Courses for Students and Adults: https://carl-duisberg-language-courses.com/

• Events of the WiSo student council, team internationals
  Internationales – WiSo-Buero
• Events of the International Office (UoC)
  Calendar of events – University of Cologne
• International Student Associations
  International Student Associations – University of Cologne

The University of Cologne's Well-being Lounge opened on 19 November 2025. It is designed as an open, relaxation and study area during the opening hours of the central cafeteria. Student staff is available during opening hours for talking, guidance and information about university services. This is a great place to make your first contacts at the university and in the city. Just drop by!

• Where: Mezzanine floor of the university canteen (main “Mensa”, Zülpicher Straße), former "International Café
• Opening hours and information about events can be found at: Well-Being Lounge

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on workshops, friendly networking, and campus insights — all hosted by the International Office in cooperation with other representatives of the University of Cologne. Come by to meet fellow students and get a better understanding of the University of Cologne (and Cologne in general) – in a nice atmosphere and with free snacks and drinks.

• When? 09 December 2025, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
  Where? InnoDom, Weyertal 109, 50931 Köln

Optional visit to a Cologne Christmas Market afterwards.

Sign up here: Universität zu Köln: Berufseinstieg in Deutschland