TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences
University’s presentation
TH Köln is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Germany by number of students, having about 27,000 students and 430 professors. It offers a total of 100 Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. TH Köln is headquartered in Cologne Südstadt, but also has campus locations in Cologne Deutz and Cologne Mülheim, as well as in Leverkusen and Gummersbach.
Address
TH Köln
Claudiusstr. 1
50678 Köln
Postal address:
TH Köln
Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer 54
50968 Köln
Website
Social Network
General outlets:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/technischehochschulekoeln
Instagram: www.instagram.com/th_koeln/
Twitter: twitter.com/th_koeln
Internationally-oriented outlets:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/International.Affairs.TH.Koeln
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thkoeln_international/
Twitter: twitter.com/IA_at_THKoeln
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Sciences and Technologies
- Engineering
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Elin Petersson and Sandra Austrup
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
ca. 27.000
Proportion of international students
ca. 1:7
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
German
Level required
- B1
Official certification
Official certification not asked
Other languages of instruction
English
Level required for the other languages
- B1
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification not asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
www.th-koeln.de/en/international_office/information-for-exchange-students_55834.php -> Please select the appropriate faculty and go to their curriculum.
Clarifications about the courses
Our course catalogs are program-specific, so there is no central link or file for all programs. We're happy to provide the appropriate information upon request.
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
The majority of courses is being offered on campus.
Linguistic support
Exchange students can take language courses for students. Those course are included in the semester fee so there is no extra cost. www.th-koeln.de/en/international_office/language-courses-for-students_60155.php
Equivalence of university credits
We're using ECTS
Additional fees
Yes
Use of additional fees
Tuition is free, but a fee of ~ 320€ per semester is obligatory. This fee is used to finance a public transport ticket, student representation and services (e.g. cafeterias, dormitories, sports activities) for every student.
Services available on the campus
- Student advisory service
- Office of Student and Examination Services
- Department of International Affairs
- Cafeteria
- Library
...and many more: www.th-koeln.de/en/international_office/advisory-services_51128.php
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
Website with information:
- www.th-koeln.de/en/international_office/special-needs_71470.php
- www.th-koeln.de/studium/studieren-mit-beeintraechtigung_169.php (currently being translated into English)
Person in charge:
Nadine Fischer, nadine-fischer@th-koeln.de
On-campus accommodation solutions?
No