Jörg Schmitz-Michiels

Jörg Schmitz-Michiels

Department of International Affairs

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-3234

Exchange place at Drexel University – Become a dragon!

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Take advantage of the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at the renowned Drexel University in the USA – without paying tuition fees! As part of the UAS7 consortium, we are offering bachelor's and master's students an exchange place for one term. Apply now!

Application for a free place at Drexel University – Fall Quarter 2026

The application deadline for Fall Quarter 2026 (September to December 2026) is

16 February 2026.

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The following application documents must be submitted in English:

  •     Transcript of grades with a grade point average of at least 2.0
  •     Letter of motivation listing the desired courses at Drexel University 
  •     Curriculum vitae
  •     Proof of English language proficiency, e.g.:       
  •         TOEFL iBT (minimum 80 points)
  •         TOEFL pBT (minimum 550 points)
  •         TOEFL computer-based (minimum 214 points)
  •         Cambridge (minimum 180 points)
  •         IELTS 6.5
  •        or DAAD language certificate

Applications should be sent by email to Jörg Schmitz-Michiels: joerg.schmitz-michiels@th-koeln.de.

Find out in advance about the courses offered by the partner university to ensure that they match your study goals.


Please note:

Courses cannot be taken at the following schools/colleges: School of Architecture, Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, College of Nursing and Health Professions, the School of Public Health, and the School of Education.

Once your application has been successful, you will receive further information from UAS7 or Drexel University regarding online registration, visas and other formalities.

Take advantage of this opportunity to study abroad and gain valuable experience at Drexel University!

December 2025

Jörg Schmitz-Michiels

Jörg Schmitz-Michiels

Department of International Affairs

  • Phone: +49 221-8275-3234


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