Social Meeting Points at CGS

Joint Doctoral Lunch: During the semester joint doctoral lunches in the “Hauptmensa” take place once a month. The next lunch will be in May 2025.

Doctoral Students’ Get-Together: 1-2 times every semester, the doctoral student representatives organize a sociabel meeting in a pub. The next time will be in June 2025. 

Social Meetings Points at the University

Student Groups: Being enrolled at the University of Cologne does not only mean that you have access to excellent research infrastructure, you can also profit from a very vibrant campus life. There is a large number of student groups ranging from singing groups to debate clubs. An overview of all active groups is given here. Please find overview of all international students associations here.

Social Meeting Points outside the University

Freewalk Cologne:  Freewalk Cologne is the free walking tour in Cologne. Come on a walk through our wonderful city! Get to know the Cologne people and their special way of life, influenced by a colourful mix of cultures over the centuries. Make new friends, see the major sights from a local view and understand why “HOME IS WHERE THE DOM IS". 

Social Melting Pot:  Uniting locals with internationals every Wednesday, 7pm. at Wohngemeinschaft. 

Let's play! Game Night. Do you like playing board and card games? And do you like getting to know new people? Then the games evening at the Allerweltshaus could be the right thing for you! People from other countries who want to learn German and are looking for new contacts are particularly welcome.