Student review [#22056] for History
at University of Cologne - UZK

Hello!
My name is Álvaro and I studied one year of Erasmus at the University of Cologne.

Cologne is an open city, with a lot of nature and very comfortable to live in. The university also offers good accommodation for students who need it and at a ridiculous price.

My experience was limited to the subjects taught in English. The teaching method there is very modern. They usually have few hours of class per subject and these hours are focused on the dialogue between the teacher and the students on certain topics. Participation is fundamental and an integration in the university environment is sought, allowing students to expose topics and openly discuss opinions.

All the professors were charmingly supportive and always helped me with administrative problems. They even went so far as to adapt my subjects so that I could validate them within my study plan. In general, with a few exceptions, there are no exams and the subjects are very affordable. A normal student can easily pass without having to spend a lot of time studying.
In addition, the university has a magnificent dining room with good prices and quality, a paradise for students with special dietary needs (such as vegetarians).

Finally, the city of Cologne has probably the friendliest people in Germany. During the day it is a quiet and modern city. In the evenings students fill the main street and its hundreds of pubs.

Cologne also offers students free access to public transportation by subway, bus and even on all trains in the region along with their tuition fees. As a student I could not have felt more supported in all aspects, of course, a highly recommendable experience.