Academics

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Winter semester 2020/21

Now accepting applications for admission in the winter semester 2020/21

Prospective first-year students can now submit their application for admission in the winter semester 2020/21 through our online application platform. Please note that currently only applications to Bachelor's programs with unrestricted admission and Master's programs are possible. We expect to open the application platform for applications to admission-restricted Bachelor's programs participating in DoSV in early July (subject to change). Additional information is available on TH Köln's information page on the coronavirus.

Examinations at TH Köln during the Corona pandemic

Written and oral examinations can currently not be conducted as usual due to the Corona pandemic. Additional information is available from TH Köln's information page on the coronavirus. Information on the coronavirus

TH Köln's services for students are closed for walk-ins - Service continues

TH Köln's Central Academic Advising Office, Offices of Student Services, Career Service and Student Job Service are closed for walk-ins until further notice. However, all services will be provided through other channels. Please check our website at www.th-koeln.de/coronavirus_en for updates and frequently askes questions. We also encourage you to check your university email account (smail) regularly.

No-detriment policy in the summer semester 2020

Any exams taken in the summer semester 2020 may be re-taken irrespective of the exam result ("Freiversuch"). More information will be available soon.

New Regulation for Bachelor's Programs

Additional Examination Attempts

Students enrolled in Bachelor's programs at TH Köln now have the option to use up to four additional examination attempts if they have failed the same exam three times or if they are not satisfied with the grade of a passed exam.

Additional Examination Attempts

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Admissions

You are a student from abroad and are interested in obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at TH Köln? On this webpage, we would like to give you an overview of the admission requirements and the upcoming application process. Please be aware that this process involves a great variety of different criteria and factors. Show more

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Student and Examination Services

All you need to know about examinations, requesting a leave of absence, re-registering for the upcoming semester and on your removal from the register of students. Show more

Graduate Center

Since 2016 TH Köln's Graduate Center has been central point of contact for everyone interested in or already working on a doctoral project at TH Köln. Show more

Interested in a doctorate?

If you are interested in a PhD position at TH Köln, this is the right address: Here you can find detailed information about the recognition of foreign occupational qualification in Germany, funding opportunities and everything dealing with the application process. Show more

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Studying and Living in Germany

You have applied to TH Köln and are looking for information on visa and accommodation? You have been admitted as a student at TH Köln and would like to prepare your stay and your life in Germany? Whether you are looking for accommodation, financing or advice, we are your starting point of contact. Show more

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Deutschlandstipendium: We support young talents

The Deutschlandstipendium gives TH Köln the opportunity to support talented students even better. At the same time, it opens up new opportunities for practical knowledge and technology transfer in cooperation with companies. Show more

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Getting Started at TH Köln

Where do I find my schedule? How does PSSO work? What do I need ILIAS for? What is a Fachschaft? During your first days in Cologne, you will probably have lots of questions. This webpage can help you navigate your start at TH Köln. Show more