Study
Sorted by the deadline that closes first.
KATHOLISCHE FACHHOCHSCHULE NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN24 days
| Nomination · spring term | 30 October 2026 | 24 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 30 November 2026 | 55 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 31 May 2027 | 237 days |
| Application · autumn term | 30 June 2027 | 267 days |
j.wiemann@katho-nrw.de+492217757404University website ↗University page →
CBS Cologne Business School GmbH40 days
| Nomination · spring term | 15 November 2026 | 40 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 15 November 2026 | 40 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 15 May 2027 | 221 days |
| Application · autumn term | 15 May 2027 | 221 days |
international.office@cbs.de+49221931809779University website ↗University page →
HOCHSCHULE FUR MUSIK UND TANZ KOLN40 days
| Nomination · spring term | 15 November 2026 | 40 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 15 November 2026 | 40 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 15 March 2027 | 160 days |
| Application · autumn term | 15 March 2027 | 160 days |
international-office@hfmt-koeln.de+004922128380143University website ↗University page →
DEUTSCHE SPORTHOCHSCHULE KOLN118 days
| Nomination · spring term | 1 February 2027 | 118 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 1 February 2027 | 118 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 1 August 2027 | 299 days |
| Application · autumn term | 1 August 2027 | 299 days |
international@dshs-koeln.de+4922149822160University website ↗University page →
RFH-Koeln gGmbh118 days
| Nomination · spring term | 1 February 2027 | 118 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 1 February 2027 | 118 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 1 August 2027 | 299 days |
| Application · autumn term | 1 August 2027 | 299 days |
international@rfh-koeln.de+4922120308011University website ↗University page →
Average cost of living
What a month costs, where it goes and how it compares.
890€a month
EstimateUsually between 710 and 1,070 € a month.
Where the month goes
- Rent440 €
- Food265 €
- Transport45 €
- Leisure and other140 €
Germany average · 843 €
Compared with other destinations
More expensive than 83% of Erasmus destinations.
Where do these figures come from?
This is an estimate: it starts from Eurostat price indices (2024) for rent, food, transport and leisure in Germany, adjusted for city size and checked against Numbeo (2026-09) and the European Commission's Erasmus student survey. Think of a shared flat and cooking at home. It is not a market price and does not include flights or your home university fees.
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From Colonia
Other Erasmus destinations close by.
Questions
How many universities in Colonia take Erasmus students?
5 universities in Colonia publish their Erasmus+ deadlines in the European Commission's database, and the first to close is KATHOLISCHE FACHHOCHSCHULE NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN, on 30 October 2026. Which of them you can actually apply to depends on the bilateral agreements your home university has signed.
When is the Erasmus deadline in Colonia?
The earliest one in Colonia is nomination · spring term at KATHOLISCHE FACHHOCHSCHULE NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN, on 30 October 2026. Every university has its own: the full list, sorted by what closes first, is on this page.
How much does it cost to live in Colonia as an Erasmus student?
We estimate about €890 a month in Colonia (typically between €710 and €1070): €440 for rent, €265 for food, €45 for transport and €140 for leisure. This is an estimate built on Eurostat price indices (2024) and cross-checked against Numbeo, not a market price, and it does not include flights or your home university's tuition.