Welcome Centre
Welcome!
The Welcome Centre team supports international researchers in preparing and carrying out their research stay at the University of Cologne.
Our services are designed to provide guidance and make your stay well-supported and straightforward. We offer personalized advice before your arrival and continue to assist you throughout your time here.
Would you like support for your research stay at our university?
Visiting Hours
Walk-In Hours
Tuesdays: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays: 11:00am - 13:00pm
Appointments outside our open consultation hours are available upon request.
Please contact us at: international.scholars(at)verw.uni-koeln.de.
Consultations can take place in person, by phone or via Zoom.
Contact & Address
Contact
Email
international.scholars(at)verw.uni-koeln(dot)de
Team
Jan Kochanowski (Head of Welcome Centre)
Tel: +49 221 470-90049
Christina Szentivanyi
Tel: +49 221 470 - 90781
Sabine Göbbels
Tel: +49 221 470 - 90778
Heidrun Kessler
Tel: +49 221 470 - 90779
Xiaolian Chen
Tel: +49 221 470-90369
Address
Visiting Address
Student Service Center (SSC)
Universitätsstraße 22a
50937 Köln
Room 1.207
Interactive Site Map (Gebäude 102, SSC)
Postal Address
Universität zu Köln/University of Cologne
Abteilung 94 - Welcome Centre
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Köln
Directions & Maps
Pre-Arrival Checklists
Choose Your Topic
Arriving in Cologne
Everything Important Before and Right After Your Arrival.
Working at the University
Everything About Work and Research.
Living in Cologne
Information about Everyday Life and Living in Germany.
Family & Partnership
Dual Career & Family Support
After Your Stay in Cologne
Stay Connected and Take Advantage of Alumni Services.
Scholars at Risk
Support for Researchers Restricted in Their Academic Freedom and at Risk.