Active participation in the development and dissemination of new teaching, learning and examination forms in the framework of the university-wide development programme for teaching; Special activities for first-semester students: among other things, large first-semester development project over two weeks in project groups, advice by first-semester tutors and mentors (lecturers); Interdisciplinary project week offered in the fourth or fifth study semester; Project-based teaching with strong practical orientation; Laboratories open 24/7; Interdisciplinary Master's courses (Mechatronics, Renewable Energies).

Double degrees: Bachelor's degree course in Technical Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering (partner institutions in England (2), Australia (1), Spain (1) and in the Master's degree course in Communication Systems in Networks in Spain (1); Accredited international BA in the BA degree course in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2 semesters of study abroad and additional semester for cross-cultural and language preparation); Course-integrated, optional semester abroad in the Bachelor's degree course (a number of partner universities worldwide and freely selectable institution), also possible without extending the period of study; Internat research and doctoral programmes; Regular excursions to partner institutions in Spain & USA

Large number of laboratories for teaching and research; Special laboratories: large high-voltage laboratory, machine hall, vehicle hall, completely sound-proof room, high frequency laboratory, EMC measurement laboratory, studio for film and photo technology, motion capturing studio, light laboratory; Multimedia rooms for teaching.

Numerous application-oriented research projects with high funding volumes, e.g. development of a fuel cell hybrid drive; Combined efficient large-scale integrated urban systems; Robust radio-based object positioning of mobile and stationary transfer devices in raw material extraction; Usable security by design; Medical technology and non-ionising radiation; Investigations into the functional dependence of various visual functions on wavelength; Radiation intensity and duration of exposure, etc.

Regular participation in the international IEEE student competition “Future Energy Challenge”; Participation in Formula Student E-Motorsports project; Cooperation with the RWTH Aachen in training for the teaching qualification for vocational colleges (Bachelor's degree course in Electrical and Electronic Engineering); Awards of the "Stifterverband" (Donor's Association) for excellent teaching, among other areas; Family-friendly university (since 2011, the TH Köln has been certified as a "family-friendly university" by beruf und familie gGmbH, parent-child office, parent-child work room, nursing and nappy-changing rooms, children's plates in the cafeteria, etc.).