Contact

Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems
Campus Deutz
Betzdorfer Straße 2
50679 Köln
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+49 221-8275-4148
info-nrm@th-koeln.de

For students

Office of Student Services Deutz
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Cologne/Germany
Rooms ZN 2-6/7 and ZN 2-8

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-4840

For international students and applicants

Department of International Affairs
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str.2, 50679 Cologne/Germany
Room ZN 2-4

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-2149

Natural Resources Management and Development (Master's program) - How to Apply

Are you considering to apply for admission to the Master's program in Natural Resources Management and Development? This page will provide you with relevant information on the admissions process.

At a Glance

Category Description
Program Natural Resources Management and Development 
Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.) 
Type of program Full-time program 
Beginning of program Winter semester 
Program duration 4 semesters 
Language of instruction English (Double Degree Program: English and Spanish) 
Campus Deutz Campus 
Restricted admission No 
Note The Master's program is offered in two different variants – as a Single Degree Program (only in Germany) and as a Double Degree Program (Mexico/Germany).  More

Admission Requirements

University degree

Successful applicants to the Master’s program hold a university degree (Bachelor's degree or higher) in a suitable field, earned at a state or a state-recognized institution of higher education with a final grade of “satisfactory (3.0)” (German grading system) or better. They also need to demonstrate their aptitude for the Master's program.

Please read the information sheet for additional information:
Admission Requirements

Applicants must have graduated at the time of application.

Please note: Applications by applicants who meet these criteria only after the application deadline will not be considered.

Applicants with degrees obtained outside of Germany please follow the information on admission requirements and German language skills.

English language proficiency

Proof of excellent English language proficiency. The following certificates are accepted: 

- TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home: 79 points (at least high-intermediate level in each part)
- IELTS Academic or IELTS online: Band 6.0 overall score (no part below 5.5)
- Cambridge ESOL: FCE

Native English speakers have to prove that English was the language of instruction during their school and university education.
TOEFL ITP (institutional testing program) certificates will not be accepted.

Test scores (or other proof of English language proficiency) must be no older than five years and are to be presented at the time of application.

Please note

Applicants participate in a selection process. The decision will be made by the faculty based on the submitted application.

Please read the information sheet for additional information:

Admission Requirements

Information for Applicants

a) Application process for
- German applicants
- applicants with a first-cycle degree in a field related to the Master’s program from a German university

Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS).

CaMS

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through CaMS from early May (subject to change).

Information on the documents which are to be submitted with your application is available in CaMS.

Application period: Early May 2026 – June 10, 2026

b) Application process for
- international applicants without a first-cycle degree from a German university but with a first-cycle degree in a field related to the Master’s program from a university outside of Germany.

You are required to apply via uni-assist.

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through uni-assist from early February to late March of each year (subject to change).

Important: Please note the information on the application process through uni-assist.

uni-assist

Application period: Early February 2026 – March 31, 2026

Information on visa applications

Please refer to the Consular Services Portal for information on visa regulations for your country.

Letters of admission are usually sent out in July (for the winter semester).

Application for the Double Degree Master's Program – ENREM

Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS).

CaMS

Applications for the winter semester can be submitted through CaMS from early January until late January (subject to change).

Important: Please read the information on required documents and the application process on our info page for the ENREM Double Degree Master's Program.

Application period: Early January 2026 – January 31, 2026

Contact

Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems
Campus Deutz
Betzdorfer Straße 2
50679 Köln
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+49 221-8275-4148
info-nrm@th-koeln.de

For students

Office of Student Services Deutz
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Cologne/Germany
Rooms ZN 2-6/7 and ZN 2-8

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-4840

For international students and applicants

Department of International Affairs
Deutz Campus

Betzdorfer Str.2, 50679 Cologne/Germany
Room ZN 2-4

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-2149

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