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Applications for the winter semester 2026/2027 are open!

Prospective first-year students can now apply for admission to all Bachelor's and Master's programs offered in the winter semester 2026/2027. Show more

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Academics

Our subject range includes the fields of Applied Natural Sciences; Architecture and Construction; Information and Communication; Computer Science; Engineering; Culture; Society and Social Sciences as well as Business Studies. More than 90 degree programs are offered as full-time programs or in some cases as career-integrated or part time programs. Show more

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Welcome to TH Köln!

We are delighted that you have decided to study at TH Köln! The first few days at university can be a little chaotic. To help you keep track of everything, we have summarized the most important information for you – a little survival kit for the start of your studies. Show more

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Around the world in 27 fellows: Prof. Dr. Jörg Finsterwalder

From 2025 to 2027, 27 researchers from 19 countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Prof. Dr. Jörg Finsterwalder. In this interview, he discusses the connection between storytelling and food and what he likes about TH Köln.More

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PIONEER Information Booth: Experience Europe

As part of European Universities Week, TH Köln will host an information booth about the PIONEER Alliance at various campus locations.More

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Students from TH Köln take on the IFAT World University Challenge

When students from TH Köln step onto the stage at IFAT Munich (4-7 May 2026), they bring more than technical knowledge. This is especially true for those competing in the World University Challenge, who bring firsthand experience of water challenges – from flood risk management in Sudan and sustainability projects in Egypt to engineering practice in Mexico and environmental work in Pakistan.More

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Events

May 21, 2026 - Workshop Professional orientation and application strategies (B2+)
May 26, 2026 - Open Zoom consultation Open Zoom consultation for doctoral researchers and prospective doctoral researchers
May 26, 2026 - Zoom Consultation Hours Online consultation hours for Incomings Exchange
May 26, 2026 - Zoom Consultation Hours Online consultation hours for international degree-seeking and prospective students
May 26, 2026 - Zoom Consultation Hours Online consultation hours: Internship Abroad
May 26, 2026 - Zoom Consultation Hours Online consultation hours: Erasmus+ studies abroad
May 26, 2026 - Web-Seminar for international students Side Jobs for International Students – Know Your Rights and Responsibilities [in English]
May 26, 2026 - Zoom Consultation Hours Online consultation hours for refugees
May 28, 2026 - Web-Seminar for international students Side Jobs for International Students – Know Your Rights and Responsibilities [in German]
May 30, 2026 - Intercultural Training Training for Intercultural Teamwork - Same Team, Different Maps [in English]

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International

The Department of International Affairs is the central point of contact at TH Köln for all questions regarding the internationalization of the university. We advise and support international students and international scholars in all aspects of their stay at TH Köln. In addition, we inform all members of TH Köln about stays abroad and their financing. Show more

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Research

TH Köln is a research-intensive university actively engaging in a variety of research activities. We cooperate with universities and other research institutions on a national and international level, as state-of-the-art research thrives on the exchange of expertise transcending institutional and geographic borders. Show more

PIONEER Alliance

TH Köln University of Applied Sciences is a member of the PIONEER Alliance. The PIONEER Alliance has been in existence since 2019. It unites ten European universities, over 130.000 students and 17.000 faculty and staff members across Europe. Show more

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Security and Ethics in International Collaboration

With the guidelines on security, ethics and compliance in international inter-institutional collaboration, TH Köln is striving for its aim to further promote and expand internationalization while, at the same time, fulfilling its obligation to protect both the university as an institution and its members from possible risks and dangers. Show more

Internationalization Strategy 2030

In a participatory process involving all university groups, TH Köln developed its Internationalization Strategy 2030. Show more

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