Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Rhine River and Cologne's Cathedral

Quick Facts

Number of students: 17,000
Faculties: Applied Social Sciences, Culture Sciences, Information Sciences & Communication Studies, Economics & Business Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering & Environmental Technology, Automotive Systems & Production, Process Engineering, Energy & Mechanical Systems, Computer Science & Engineering Science
Types of courses offered in English: Undergraduate, Graduate (MA), Summer School

Number of students in city: 73,000
Population: 1 million
City’s official website: www.koeln.de

Website: www.fh-koeln.de
Contact (International Office): international-office@fh-koeln.de
Information for international students: Study Guide (PDF), Just Arrived (PDF)
List of courses offered: Download (PDF)
Courses in English: http://www.international-office.fh-koeln.de/projekte/uas7_sip/u/02299.php

University Profile

With approximately 17,000 students in over 70 courses given by 450 professors, Cologne University of Applied Sciences is the largest of its kind in Germany. Due to its diversified and high-quality teaching and research Cologne University of Applied Sciences is a popular co-operation partner both inside and outside Germany and has close ties with various German and international universities. Our hallmarks are application-focused interdisciplinary teaching, a dynamic further development of our courses, integrated on-the-job semesters and short study periods.

Also in the fields of research and development Cologne University of Applied Sciences is constantly looking for new challenges. Its research and technology transfer comprises products, processes and services from all the fields of science taught at the university. There are also good contacts with industrial companies in Cologne, making it an ideal location for this university thanks to a wide range of different industries and a catchment area with over 2 million inhabitants.
With more than 80,000 large and medium-sized companies, nearly all branches of economy and industry and of the service sector are represented here. The range comprises the automotive and the chemical industry, media enterprises, banks and insurance companies and the manufacturing sector in the component-supplying industry.

International Orientation

The international focus of Cologne University of Applied Sciences is mirrored by its international courses of study and over 3,000 foreign students from 103 countries currently studying at the university. Moreover Cologne University of Applied Sciences maintains 120 partnerships with universities within the European Union and 62 partnerships with universities overseas.

For its international students, Cologne University of Applied Sciences offers a special service. At the beginning of each semester the International Office hosts a Welcome Party for all new arrivals. Apart from German language courses, we provide a diversified cultural program during the semester which comprises a guided tour of Cologne (including a special welcome by the mayor), trips to museums, theatres or the German capital Berlin.

City Profile

Cologne is Germany's oldest city and was founded over 2,000 years ago by the Romans. In the Middle Ages the city blossomed into a flourishing trade center with the Rhine playing a decisive role as an important transport route between the Alps and the North Sea. Today, Cologne with its over 1 million inhabitants is the fourth-biggest city in Germany. The Dom (cathedral) is the city's most famous landmark, a masterpiece of the high gothic period and one of Europe's largest cathedrals. In addition, Cologne is well-known for its numerous Romanesque churches and picturesque old town.
In addition to many historical attractions, art and culture are also very important in Cologne: With museums and galleries, theaters, the opera house, Philharmonic Orchestra and a musical theater, Cologne has a lot to offer both for locals and tourists. Cologne rightly owes its reputation as Germany's media metropolis to ten radio and TV stations and 400 media production companies. Sports fans can also enjoy soccer, horse and cycle races, ice hockey, basketball and the Cologne Marathon.