Information and Communication

3D Animation for Film & Games (Master's program)

The cooperative study program of CGL and ifs internationale filmschule köln allows students to pursue their career in the media industry, while at the same time expanding their expertise in 3D animation in such areas as design, technology and dramaturgy. During the four semester-program students design and execute various animation projects for film, digital games or immersive technologies. Show more

Communication Systems and Networks (Master's program)

Information and communication technologies are well established in nearly all industrial fields and the private sector. The study program on Communication Systems and Networks allows students to achieve a deeper understanding of the complex features of modern and future communication systems and services. Show more

Conference Interpreting (Master's program)

The Master's program in Conference Interpreting is a two-year postgraduate program open to graduates of Bachelor’s programs with an excellent command of all working languages they intend to study. The Master's program equips students to work as freelance conference interpreters or to apply for positions in international organizations or in the senior civil service of the German government. Show more

Data and Information Science (Bachelor's program)

Data and information play a pivotal role in today’s digital society and in times of "big data". Enterprises, politicians and the sciences all require reliable information in order to make sound decisions. Being able to analyze huge amounts of data and to provide the right information at the right time, in the right quality and at the right place is a crucial task. Show more

Digital Journalism and Media (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor’s program in Digital Journalism and Media prepares future web professionals for versatile careers in the ever-expanding field of digital communication. In this seven-semester program, students gain knowledge and competence in journalism and interactive media, marketing and social media as well as web design. The program also puts a strong emphasis on theoretical foundations. Show more

International Management and Intercultural Communication (Master's program)

This 15-month program combines international management aspects with theory and practice of intercultural communication. Its characteristic feature is the fact that students study together as a cohort at each of the partner universities, starting in Germany, continuing in Poland and China, and ending in the United States. The language of instruction is English. Show more

Library and Information Science (Master's program)

This four-semester Master’s program qualifies graduates of any academic discipline as well as librarians holding at least a Bachelor’s degree for highly-specialized responsibilities and leadership positions in libraries and other information centers. Show more

Library Studies and Digital Communication (Bachelor's program)

Social change and fast developments in information technology have caused an increasing demand on librarian’s activities and, as a consequence, impose the need for highly qualified personnel in libraries. Show more

Multilingual Communication (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's program in Multilingual Communication is offered by the Institute of Translation and Multilingual Communication (Faculty 03). In addition to two modern languages (English, French and Spanish are offered), students take courses in German and acquire a solid foundation in translation and communication studies, linguistics and cultural science. Show more

Specialized Translation (Master's program)

The Master's program in Specialized Translation focuses on the theory and practice of specialized translation, including terminology, translation studies and technical communication. Students can specialize in Science/Technology, Economics/Law or Culture and have the option to focus on either one, two or three modern languages (English, French, Spanish). Show more

Terminology and Language Technology (Master's program)

The Master's program in Terminology and Language Technology qualifies students with an undergraduate degree to take on professional positions in the field of terminology work and language technology in a company, public organization or as a freelancer. Show more

Web Science (Master’s program)

The five-semester Master’s program in Web Science is offered parallel to professional employment and covers all important aspects which are relevant to decision-makers in web-related fields. The language of instruction is English. Classes are taught online two evenings per week. There are two onsite-weekends per semester which take place in Cologne. The tuition fees are €1.400 per semester. Show more