International patient profile

University Hospital Cologne

University Hospital Cologne operates an International Office for international patients without German medical insurance and provides a dedicated channel for diagnostic and treatment requests.

This profile summarizes practical information published by the hospital for patients who live abroad and are considering planned care in Germany. It is not a hospital ranking and does not assess whether this center is appropriate for an individual diagnosis.

CityCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
AddressKerpener Straße 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany
International patient emailinternational-office@uk-koeln.de
International patient phone+49 221 478-5700

International patient support

According to the hospital's official international-patient information, the following administrative services or pathways are available:

  • International Office for self-paying international patients
  • Treatment and diagnostic request form
  • Support with medical records, translation and practical planning
  • Multilingual international-office team

Published language support

Availability can depend on the team member, department or appointment, so confirm language needs before travel.

EnglishArabicRussianKazakhTurkishFrenchGerman

Before sending a treatment request

Check the hospital's current submission instructions first. International offices commonly need a concise medical history and recent reports, and some departments may request imaging or pathology before deciding whether an appointment or treatment proposal can be offered.

Source verification: Official University Hospital Cologne International Office information. Last checked 2026-08-29. Hospital contact details and procedures can change. Always confirm current requirements on the official hospital website before sending documents or making travel arrangements.
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