Our classes are held in the attractive and bright seminar rooms of the hostel, which are all equipped with up-to-date technology. As our students are housed in the same building where they have their classes, they can conveniently walk there from their rooms without having to leave the premises.
The nationality and age mix at Humboldt-Institut Cologne varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 17.
Cologne, located on the banks of the Rhine River and with a population of over 1 million, is the fourth largest city in Germany. The impressive Cologne Cathedral, the biggest Gothic church in northern Europe, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the landmark of the city.
Cologne is known for its cheerful, cosmopolitan and tolerant spirit. In the summertime, it offers a great variety of concerts, operas, dramas, musicals and open-air events, and the Rhine beckons visitors to take walks, bicycle trips or boat rides along its winding course.
The Humboldt students are guests at the Cologne City Hostel, right across the river from the main train station and in view of the famous Cologne Cathedral. The program center features modern, high-quality equipment and facilities in a quiet but central location.
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 15 - 18. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 125 € when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cologne based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
Cologne, located on the banks of the Rhine River and with a population of over 1 million, is the fourth largest city in Germany. The impressive Cologne Cathedral, the biggest Gothic church in northern Europe, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the landmark of the city.
Cologne is known for its cheerful, cosmopolitan and tolerant spirit. In the summertime, it offers a great variety of concerts, operas, dramas, musicals and open-air events, and the Rhine beckons visitors to take walks, bicycle trips or boat rides along its winding course.
The Humboldt students are guests at the Cologne City Hostel, right across the river from the main train station and in view of the famous Cologne Cathedral. The program center features modern, high-quality equipment and facilities in a quiet but central location.
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