Academics

Maintenance of student and examination administration systems

From November 2-6, 2020 TH Köln’s student and examination administration systems will be unavailable due to a necessary system update. Show more

No-detriment policy

Special regulations for examinations taken in the summer semester 2020

For all Bachelor's and Master's programs, special regulations apply for examinations taken until October 31, 2020. Show more

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 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. The Central Academic Advising Office is has resumed its regular opening hours. Please make sure to make an appointment in advance. 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.

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

Attention: new application period! The new application period will start September 15, 2020 and will last till October 15, 2020. 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