Who are we and what are we here for?
We are the largest community for international students at the University of Cologne!
The International Student Associations pursue the following aims:
- Networking and cultural exchange between students of the University of Cologne
- Assistance and orientation for international first-year students
(residence and work permit, accommodation search, orientation of
new environment, procurement of working materials for the study, etc.) - Exchange of experiences and support during your studies
- Reducing prejudices
ISAC Executive Board 2025/2026
Chairperson:
Grace Reckling Viruez (AVANZA)
Deputy Chair:
Manya Dhameja (SASA)
Danisch Yousef (KSA)
Board Member:
Betül Tozlu
Zeynel Abidin Polat (HAY!)
Treasurer:
Gurgen Ghazaryan (HAY!)
Anita Goudarzi Malayeri (CISA)
Overview of the International Student Associations
Cooperation with ...
... associated student associations :
- Cologne Internationals
- Alevitische Hochschulgruppe (ASV-Köln)
- Islamische Hochschulvereinigung Köln (IHV)
- Jüdische Hochschulgruppe Köln (JHG)
- Association of International Medical Students (AIMS)
- Erasmus Student Network Köln (ESN)
- Cologne MUN Society (MUN)
- Association des États Généraux des Étudiants de l’Europe (AEGEE)
... and our partners:
If you have any questions regarding the International student associations, please contact the board of ISAC by e-mail (isac.vorstand(at)gmail(dot)com) or the International Office of the University of Cologne (ihg(at)verw.uni-koeln(dot)de).