Olympic Studiespart time
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Köln
- Deadlines
- July 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
- July 2026 (EU)
- July 2026 (Non-EU)
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Sport Science
Focus
Ethics, Values & Olympic Education, Olympic Athletes and Elite Sport in Transition, Research Methodologies, Governance, Policy & Olympic Organisations, Olympic Games – Media and Commercialization, International Relations and the Olympic Movement
Target group
The intake of participants is limited to 30 candidates, who will be required to hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, and must have at least two years of work experience in an environment relevant to the interests of the Olympic family, including representatives from the IOC, IFs, NOC, media agencies, elite schools of sport, bidding cities and the TOP-Progamme.
Admission requirements
Lecture period
- 07.04.2027 - 18.07.2027
- 07.04.2027 - 18.07.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
English