Overview: Five steps to a successful application at TH Köln (Bild:TH Köln / Referat für Internationale Angelegenheiten)

Contact form for international prospective students

Should you have questions regarding your application or the admission process, you may contact the Department of International Affairs using this form.

Contact form for international prospective student
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Get informed

School systems around the globe vary widely from country to country. It is therefore necessary to check whether you may study in Germany with the certificates that you currently hold. The Team International Degree-Seeking Students can assist you in understanding the admission requirements you must m

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Programs at TH Köln

Current information on application deadlines and Internships (prior to enrollment) is available on TH Köln's Coronavirus information page.

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Language Skills

The language of instruction in most study programs at TH Köln is German. You are required to have an excellent command of the German language to successfully master your studies.

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The Central Academics Advising Office welcomes you

You have questions about studying at TH Köln? We advise prospective students, first-year students, students in higher semesters, teachers and parents in a person-centered and open-ended manner.

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How to Apply

If you have selected one or more study programs at TH Köln you want to apply for, we strongly recommend informing yourself about the right way of applying. The correct way for you to apply is determined by your citizenship, your desired program and your previous academic qualifications.

Applying as a Degree-Seeking Student
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Prospective Students

You hold foreign educational certificates and are interested in a complete Bachelor's or Master's degree at TH Köln? The Team International Degree-Seeking Students is happy to advise you on the current range of study programs, admission requirements and the application procedure at TH Köln.

Welcome to TH Köln

Follow our international students Mahnaz and Sparsha and get insights into campus life at TH Köln.

In five steps to a successful application at TH Köln

Getting started

Find all useful information for new first-year students summarized in our brochure "Getting started: Basic knowledge for new students and PhD students at TH Köln".

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Online Consultation Hours of the Department of International Affairs

Visit us during our online office hours. Registration is not needed. Show more

News

Call for Nominations: International Fellowships for International Guest Scholars

Are you a professor of TH Köln and already cooperating successfully with international colleagues in teaching, research and transfer and would like to further expand your collaboration? Nominate suitable candidates for an "International Fellowship".More
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Preparatory German Language Courses: Apply now!

Application for the German Course B1/B2 and the German Course C1 with DSH in the winter semester 2025/26 is now possible! The application procedure takes place via uni-assist. Application Deadline: July 1, 2025. More
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Open consultation hours for refugees

You have taken refuge in Germany and would like to study at TH Köln or improve your German language skills before studying? We can provide you with information on the necessary requirements and the application process. We will be happy to advise you! More
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Admission Requirements for Degree-Seeking Students

School systems around the globe vary widely from country to country. It is therefore necessary to check whether you may study in Germany with the certificates that you currently hold. The Department of International Affairs can assist you in understanding the admission requirements you must meet. Show more

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How to Apply as a Degree-Seeking Student

If you have selected one or more study programs at TH Köln you want to apply for, we strongly recommend informing yourself about the right way of applying. The correct way for you to apply is determined by your citizenship, your desired program and your previous academic qualifications. Show more

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Visa

Many international students and guest scholars require a visa to enter Germany. Make sure to inform yourself in time whether you need a visa and – if you do – what type of visa you require and where you can obtain it. Show more

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Financing your studies for international students

An essential factor for pursuing your studies in Germany are the costs of your stay. This page provides you with all information on costs of living in Cologne as well as ways of funding your studies. Show more

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Health Insurance

Students are required by law to provide proof of sufficient health insurance coverage at the time of enrollment and to maintain this cover during their studies. PhD students and incoming scholars are obliged to take out health insurance for themselves and their accompanying family members. Show more

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Accommodation

You would like to study in Cologne or Gummersbach and you’re looking for a roof over your head? Start searching for your new home as soon as possible. Whether you are looking to live in a student dormitory or shared apartment, in the city or in the suburbs - we advise you to be flexible. This page provides useful advice for searching for a place to live in Cologne, Gummersbach and Leverkusen. Show more

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Degree-Seeking Students

You have applied to TH Köln and are looking for information on visa and accommodation? You have been admitted as a student at TH Köln and would like to prepare your stay and your life in Germany? Whether you are looking for accommodation, financing or advice, we are your starting point of contact. Show more

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