Universität zu Köln 

Application form for admission to studies for foreign applicants - the form has to be filled and  signed and submitted to the International Office together with the following additional documents:

     =>originals or certified copies of your certificates (B.Sc./ M.Sc. etc.) translations if not in English or German

     => certified transcript of records and translations if not English or German

     => passport photo

     => a copy of CV

     => a copy of the passport (page with personal detail and the page with visa if applicable)

     => health insurance confirmation

     => a fellowship confirmation from the IGS DHD 

Mitteilung der Promotionsabsicht (notification of intent to do a doctorate, available at: http://www.mathnat.uni-koeln.de/11302.html?&L=1)- please fill out 2 copies and submit to the IGSDHD office after the rotation period. The form has to be signed by your PhD supervisor. 

Thesis committee meeting protocol- print a copy and have one during each meetings with your thesis committee members, i.e. at least three:

1. project proposal presentation - within 3 months after beginning of your doctoral work
2. first year report - one year after beginning of your doctoral work 
3. second year report - two years after beginning of your doctoral work