Faculty of Architecture: Programs

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

The cooperative 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. More

Applied Chemistry (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's program in Applied Chemistry, with its main fields of activity: materials chemistry, sustainable chemistry and technical chemistry, leads to a first professionally qualifying university degree, which enables students to start a professional career in the chemical industry and related sectors as well as in academia. More

Applied Chemistry (Master's program)

If you want to excel in chemistry, you need more than the required know-how. You have to be able to trust your personal and methodological competence along with the ability to focus on projects and processes. More

Architecture (Bachelor's program)

The act of building a house is one of the oldest cultural techniques known to mankind and still used today. Architecture is what one would call an 'essential good', a product of human culture, a means to survive. More

Architecture (Master's program)

TH Köln’s Faculty of Architecture offers two Master’s programs: The Master’s program “ARCHITECTURE+” - as one of a handful of universities in Germany - with five specializations. Students can build on the skills and knowledge in the core areas of architecture that they acquired in the Bachelor’s program and have the opportunity to specialize according to their main fields of interest. More

Auditing, Taxation, Law and Finance (Master's program)

The Master's program in Auditing, Taxation, Law and Finance offers students who previously majored in auditing, taxation, law or finance an option to deepen their knowledge in these fields. Additionally, it is to be expected that students are eligible for the German auditors' exam. More

Automation & IT (Master's program)

Graduates of the interdisciplinary Master's program in Automation & IT have excellent prospects on the labor market, not least due to the fact that the language of instruction is English. The program combines two fields of knowledge: Information technology and automation. Graduates are qualified to fill executive positions, especially in internationally operating companies. More

Behavioral Ethics, Economics and Psychology (Master's program)

The Master's program in Behavioral Ethics, Economics and Psychology is a part-time program for professionals. It covers specific fields within psychology, economics and ethics. The program is offered in co-operation with the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln Akademie (IW Akademie). More

Business Administration (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration provides students with the opportunity to improve their soft skills during theory driven and research-based project work. During the Bachelor's program students develop all necessary skills and gain the required knowledge to succeed in the professional world. More

Business Administration and Engineering (Bachelor's program)

In the Bachelor's program in Business Administration and Engineering, you will learn how to develop and manage sustainable and digital production processes. As a business administration and engineering professional, you will work at the intersection of technology and organization – from technical structures and processes, production coordination and product development to marketing. More

Business Administration and Engineering (Master's program)

TH Köln's new Master's program in Business Administration and Engineering aims at combining economic and environmental aspects with the necessary technology. Students can opt for one of the following specializations: Technology Management or Energy and Resources Management. More

Business Information Systems (Bachelor's program)

Business information systems: so much more than just maths and marketing. Business information specialists analyze a company's economic processes and solve arising problems by means of information technology. To do this, holistic ways of thinking and interdisciplinary teamwork are indispensable. More

Business Information Systems (Bachelor's program, Integrated Campus and Distance Education )

This integrated campus and distance education program does not only link professional employment with academic studies but also combines distance learning with face-to-face classes, as students attend on-site classes in Gummersbach every two weeks. More

Business Information Systems (Master's program, Integrated Campus and Distance Education)

The Master's program does not only combine professional employment and academic studies but also distance learning with face-to-face classes, as students attend on-site classes in Gummersbach every two weeks. This opportunity to meet their lecturers and fellow students significantly improves students' academic success. More

Business Law (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's program in Business Law provides students with the opportunity to improve their soft skills during theory driven and research-based project work. During the Bachelor's program students develop all necessary skills and gain the required knowledge to succeed in the professional world. More

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's program) Full-time / training-integrated

Civil Engineers shape the world around us. They are in charge of planning and constructing earthworks, buildings, waterways and traffic infrastructure. The Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering focuses on the skills and methods required for these tasks. The program is offered by the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology. More

Civil Engineering (Master's program)

The Master's program in Civil Engineering offers graduates of a suitable undergraduate program the opportunity to specialize in the field they are most interested in. More

Code & Context (Bachelor's program)

Codes and algorithms are the material used to build our future with all its social, cultural and economic contexts. The Bachelor's program in Code & Context builds a bridge between coding, design and entrepreneurship, thus preparing students for the social, technical and economic challenges of our digitized world. 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. More

Computer Science (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's program in Computer Science provides students with broad fundamental knowledge of the complex field of computer science. Computer scientists usually work as a team to solve the various complex problems that arise in companies and institutions. More

Computer Science and Systems Engineering (Bachelor's program)

What are "intelligent systems"? How does digital data transmission work? How can I design mobile and distributed systems? How do I set up complex applications?
These are just some of the questions that students of the Bachelor's program in Computer Science and Systems-Engineering deal with. The program is offered by the Faculty of Information, Media and Electrical Engineering. More

Computer Science and Systems Engineering (Master's program)

You already have a good undergraduate degree and now want to extend your knowledge and skills in the field of Computer Science and Systems Engineering? The Master's program in Computer Science and Systems Engineering, offered by the Faculty of Information, Media and Electrical Engineering, is your opportunity to do just that. 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. More

Conservation and Restoration of Art and Cultural Property (Bachelor's program)

Besides care, preservation and conservation of art and cultural heritage objects, the work of a conservator also involves the technical investigation of art. More

Conservation and Restoration of Art and Cultural Property (Master's program)

Besides care, preservation and conservation of art and cultural heritage objects, the work of a conservator also involves the technical investigation of art. More

Counseling and Advocacy in Social Law (Master's program)

The program in Counseling and Advocacy in Social Law trains students for fields related to social work. These include support in the implementation of social services, gender-specific counseling, counseling for victims of violence, immigrants and debtors as well as bankruptcy advising, legal assistance and advice on topics such as custodial care, fosterage and legal guardianship. 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. More

Digital Games (Bachelor's program)

Students of the Bachelor's program in Digital Games can choose from three specializations: Game Design, Game Arts and Game Informatics. Besides gaining technical knowledge, students also have the opportunity to develop their personal skills. Our graduates are well equipped to meet the current demands if the gaming industry. More

Digital Games (Master's program)

The full-time program spans three semesters. Applicants choose one of three specializations – Game Arts, Game Design, or Game Programming – while also taking courses in Media & Game Studies and Economics. During the first two semesters, students develop an independent game project in larger teams. The third semester is dedicated to the master's project. 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. More

Digital Narratives (Master's program)

In the Master’s program Digital Narratives, media and creative professionals gain the necessary theoretical and practical skills to critically engage with digital media, experiment with different formats and create and produce their own digital narrative projects. More

Digital Sciences (Master's Program)

The international Master's program in Digital Sciences focuses on topics from the fields of computer science, business information systems, IT management and data science. Students can opt for one of three different specializations and choose from more than 60 modules and thus focus on their individual interests and projects. More

Drug Discovery and Development (Master's program)

The Master's program in Drug Discovery and Development offers an excellent opportunity to obtain a degree in the field of pharmaceutical research and development. The program is jointly offered by TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences and the University of Cologne. More

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's program, Gummersbach Campus)

Do you want to shape the future in the fields of robotics, mobility, sustainable production, energy supply or communications engineering? The program in Electrical Engineering prepares you for highly sought-after engineering careers with excellent job prospects in areas such as industry, energy, infrastructure and research. You will study at a modern campus with strong ties to various companies. More

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (Bachelor's program)

Industrial robots, electrical energy storage, digital data transmission - how do these things work? How do you record a hologram? These are just some of the questions you will deal with while studying Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the Faculty of Information, Media and Electrical Engineering. More

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (Master's program)

Are you looking for an opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills in electrical engineering? Students of the Master's program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology can choose from three different specializations: Power Engineering, Automation Engineering and Optical Technologies. More

Energy and Building Services Engineering (Bachelor's program)

We spend over 80% of our time inside of buildings. Our graduates face a challenging task: securing the comfort that buildings offer while also providing said buildings with energy – in the form of electricity, heating and cooling systems – in an efficient and sustainable manner. More

Entertainment Producing (Master's program)

The Master's program Entertainment Producing is a unique study program in the German-speaking world for the production of non-fictional entertainment formats. More

Film (Bachelor's program)

7 disciplines under one roof: Storytelling and the ability to work in a team – this is the focus of the film studies programme at the ifs. The Bachelor’s Programme Film concentrates on teaching artistic, scientific and technical basics for professional filmmaking. More

Finance and Capital Markets (Bachelor's program)

Are you passionate about finance, investments, and capital markets? The B.Sc. program Finance and Capital Markets at TH Köln offers an academically profound, practice-oriented and internationally focused education, preparing you for a successful career in the financial sector. More

Game Development and Research (Master's program)

The target groups for the Advanced Master's Program in Game Development and Research are media professionals (e.g. authors, journalists) as well as professionals from industry and resarch sectors (e.g. software developers, education experts, health professionals) who consider digital game design and development as part of their occupational field and area of expertise. More

Gender & Queer Studies (Master's program)

The interdisciplinary Master’s program in Gender & Queer Studies addresses graduates with different professional backgrounds. Students are provided gender expertise in order to promote (gender) equality as well as (gender) research in academic and non-academic environments. More

Green Building Engineering (Master's Program)

The main goal of the Master's program in Green Building Engineering is to educate engineers with advanced skills and knowledge compared to graduates of the Bachelor's program. Master's students learn to develop, analyze and evaluate complex technical building systems and are capable of responsibly making important decisions. More

Insurance Law (Master's program)

The Master's program in Insurance Law (LL.M.) is a continuing education program parallel to professional employment. Due to its skills-centered approach, students can immediately apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge in their professional environment. Lectures are held in German, except for the module "Anglo-American Insurance Law". More

Insurance Management (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's program in Insurance Management is offered in cooperation with Deutsche Versicherungsakademie (DVA). More

Integrated Design (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's Program in »Integrated Design« of the Köln International School of Design (KISD) features a nationwide, unique, non-linear and multi-semester study model which offers a high level of individual design opportunities thanks to its transdisciplinary, project-oriented and international structure. More

Integrated Design Research (Master's program)

The Master's program »Integrated Design Research« offers you a specific range of design perspectives in four thematic clusters: Material Systems & Lab Culture, Social & Public Innovation, Urban Intensities & Resources, and Visual Cultures & Politics. More

Integrated Water Resources Management (Master's program)

Water resources, the indispensable basis for development, food supply and health, are becoming increasingly scarce and polluted. The concept of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) offers solutions to the water crisis by linking water to other vital resources. It regards the whole water cycle in connection with human interventions as the basis for sustainable water management. More

International Business (Bachelor's program)

Our Bachelor's program in International Business prepares students to meet global challenges. They learn how to solve complex problems on an international level in an innovative and proficient manner and are able to implement adequate and sustainable solutions. More

International Business and Global Transformation (Master's program)

Globalization has left its mark on internationally operating companies. To tackle the challenges that lie ahead, they search for young, well-qualified and internationally experienced professionals. Graduates of our Master's program in International Business and Global Transformation are well-suited to meet this demand. More