The Research Profile of the University of Cologne

The University of Cologne is one of the largest and most research-intensive universities in Germany. Its broad range of subjects enables it to address important scientific and social issues through inter- and transdisciplinary co-operative research at a top international level. The close cooperation in the dynamic metropolitan region of the Rhineland with its research-strong partner universities in Bonn, Aachen and Düsseldorf and the numerous non-university research institutions is just as important as the large number of collaborations with international research institutions.

The University of Cologne has continuously expanded and sharpened its research profile in recent decades. Nine thematic Key Profile Areas (KPAs) form the scientific core profile and focus on issues of high social and scientific relevance.