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Basic information

Kind of Institution and funding body
University of applied sciences, public
Year of foundation
1971
Total number of Students
21,889
Students at this campus
17,651
Semester contribution
303.30 €
Tuition fees
There are no study fees.

Students by area of study

Medicine, Health Science
0%
Natural Sciences, Mathematics
1.5%
Law, Economic and Social Sciences
31.6%
Humanities, Languages
7.4%
Engineering Science (incl. Computer Science)
53.2%
Other studies
6.2%

Students by type of degree pursued

Bachelor's degree
%
Master's degree
%
Teacher qualification degree
%
Pre-Bologna degrees
%
Other types of degrees
%

Central services

Opening hours central student counselling

Special features regarding the library

Locations: The university campus libraries offer modern learning spaces at the four locations of Cologne University of Applied Sciences (TH), whose services are also available to external guest users.; Stock: The printed media and information offerings are freely accessible and most are available for loan. All e-media are only available remotely for university members.; Services: Generous opening times and IT-supported media technology invite you to use the wide range of workstations for exchange and learning. If you have any questions about the information services and publishing, the library's teams will help you with digital formats and personal advice.
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Foreign language center and courses

There is a foreign language centre. Languages offered: English, French, German as a Foreign Language, Spanish, Italian, German Sign Language
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Special features regarding university sports

The university offers its own sports programme. Students of the listed universities (University, TH, KatHO, RFH, HFMT, KHM, HSF, EUFH, FHDW, CBS, IFS, MHMK) are generally entitled to participate in the university sports programme. With a few exceptions, university sports are free for them. Some courses are free of charge, some subject to fees. Fitness and health during the course: Whether in the water, in the fresh air, in the sports hall, the gym or on excursions – the Cologne university sports programme definitely has something for you. Participation in the university sports courses is, with a few exceptions, free of charge. In-person courses; Online courses; Events such as the Body & Mind workshop series; Sports trips (diving training & diving, the 25th international Beach Volleyball Cup, windsurfing, salsa & yoga on the beach)
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Last update 2026: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education