Universität zu Köln off-campus housing
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Universität zu Köln, one of Germany's largest universities. Cologne Business School (within the university) and the medical faculty draw the largest international cohorts. Main campus sits in Lindenthal.
~14% international students
Best neighborhoods for Uni Köln students
Lindenthal
Lindenthal houses Universität zu Köln's main campus, the Albertus-Magnus-Platz, the medical centre, the Studierendenwerk Mensa. Premium rent but you walk to class.
$500 – $1,300/mo
Sülz
Sülz sits south of Lindenthal, calmer, leafier, popular with grad students and young families. Berrenrather Straße cafés, walkable to Uni Köln and bike-distance to TH Köln.
$500 – $1,200/mo
Ehrenfeld
Ehrenfeld is Cologne's hipster heart, former working-class neighborhood, now studios, cafés, and a heavy student presence. Venloer Straße is the main artery.
$450 – $1,200/mo
Belgisches Viertel
Belgisches Viertel sits in central Cologne, design shops, gastronomy, the Brüsseler Platz. Premium rent, slightly older than the standard student neighborhood, but the most international-feeling part of the city.
$550 – $1,400/mo
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Frequently asked questions
Where do most Uni Köln international students live off-campus?
Most international students live in Lindenthal, Sülz, Ehrenfeld, Belgisches Viertel, all within a short commute of Uni Köln.
Does Uni Köln have on-campus housing for grad students?
Uni Köln offers limited on-campus housing for graduate students, with most international students moving off-campus. Off-campus is usually more flexible and often cheaper.
Can I get an apartment without US credit history near Uni Köln?
Yes. Many landlords near Uni Köln accept international students with proof of program admission, and we partner with guarantor services for the rest.