Universities in Cologne (metropolis)
Which universities are located in the German metropolis of Cologne? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 University Listing of higher education institutions in Cologne meeting uniRank selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Germany.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant at least three-year bachelor's degrees, or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format.
Universities in Cologne (metropolis)
| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Universität zu Köln | Cologne |
| 59 | Technische Hochschule Köln | Cologne |
| 90 | Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln | Cologne |
| 138 | Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln | Cologne |
| 168 | CBS International Business School | Cologne |
| 207 | Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen | Cologne |
| 213 | Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln | Cologne |
| 307 | Rheinische Hochschule Köln | Cologne |
| 336 | Kölner Hochschule für Katholische Theologie | Cologne |
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