Theology, Catholicfull time

Degree
Lizentiat in katholischer Theologie
Licence examination
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Köln
Deadlines
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Theology

Focus

Mission, Religions and Cultures, Faith, Dialogue, Mission

Target group

Theologians, Diplom theologians, Magister in Theology

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Completed academic studies in Theology (Baccalaureate, Diplom, Magister Theologiae)\; the degrees must have been obtained with a minimum grade of 'good' (2.5).

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 10.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

275.00 EUR / semester

More information regarding tuition fees

The tuition fees include the fees for the NRW semester ticket. An administration fee of EUR 50 is also due.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further study programmes

Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT)Additional Theological Qualification

Degree:
Church degree
Standard Period of Study:
4 semesters
Location:
Köln
Study Mode:
part time degree programmes for professionals
Deadlines:
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

More about Additional Theological Qualification

Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT)Theology, Catholic

Degree:
Magister
Standard Period of Study:
10 semesters
Location:
Köln
Study Mode:
full time
Deadlines:
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
September 2026 (EU)
September 2026 (Non-EU)

More about Theology, Catholic

Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT)Theology, Catholic

Degree:
Bachelor
Standard Period of Study:
6 semesters
Location:
Köln
Study Mode:
full time
Deadlines:
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

More about Theology, Catholic

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