Student guide
Life in Cologne, step by step.
Short, practical guides written by students. Pick a topic.
Arrival guide
City registration, bank account, insurance, SIM and transportation.
Open guideResidence permit
Which Ausländerbehörde is yours, documents, and when to apply.
Open guideLearn German
Apps, translators and German courses.
Open guideLegal help
Free advice from the student union.
Open guideAccommodation
Our accommodation group, KStW dorms, WG-Gesucht and Kleinanzeigen.
Open guideJobs & careers
Gastronomy jobs, Zenjob, Jobvalley, the 140-day rule and tax class 6.
Open guideJumu'ah & prayer times
Friday prayer time at each mosque, prayer times today and mosques near you.
Open guideUseful apps
Shopping, discounts, travel and more.
Open guideLayAana
Send or bring things between Pakistan and Germany.
Open guideRadio and TV fee
Rundfunkbeitrag: what it costs, who pays and how to register.
Open guideHalal food & restaurants
Desi restaurants in every area of Cologne and where to buy halal meat.
Open guideEvery guide is based on student experience. Please always check the official links.