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Welcome to TH Köln!

We are thrilled that you have found your way to us. Discover what makes life and learning at TH Köln so unique through the stories of our international students Mahnaz and Sparsha. Your adventure starts here. Join us!

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Summer semester 2026: Application for admission to advanced semesters

Have you already started a degree program? You can continue your studies at TH Köln, either by transferring from another university or by switching to a different program within TH Köln. Show more

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Language Teachers Wanted!

The Language Learning Center is regularly looking for competent and dedicated language teachers/freelance instructors.More
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PIONEER SDG11 Winter School: Inspiring week for early researchers

The first ever held PIONEER SDG11 Winter School at TH Köln brought together 20 early career researchers from seven PIONEER partner universities to explore solutions for safe, resilient and sustainable cities. More
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Around the world in 16 fellows: Karla Mayke Cirico Scherer Schlichting

In 2025 and 2026, sixteen researchers from thirteen countries will be conducting their research and teaching at TH Köln as International Fellows. One of them is Karla Mayke Cirico Scherer Schlichting. In this interview, she reveals why she values international exchange, what she likes about TH Köln, and why she came to Cologne.More
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Academics

Our subject range includes the fields of Applied Natural Sciences; Architecture and Construction; Information and Communication; Computer Science; Engineering; Culture; Society and Social Sciences as well as Business Studies. More than 90 degree programs are offered as full-time programs or in some cases as career-integrated or part time programs. Show more

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Teaching and Learning Culture

Studying at TH Köln/University of Applied Sciences is learning through projects that awaken students’ curiosity and stimulate sustainable learning processes. Through research- and problem-based as well as project-oriented learning, students gain insight into scenarios that potentially reflect situations of their future professional life. Show more

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International

The Department of International Affairs is the central point of contact at TH Köln for all questions regarding the internationalization of the university. We advise and support international students and international scholars in all aspects of their stay at TH Köln. In addition, we inform all members of TH Köln about stays abroad and their financing. Show more

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Research

TH Köln is a research-intensive university actively engaging in a variety of research activities. We cooperate with universities and other research institutions on a national and international level, as state-of-the-art research thrives on the exchange of expertise transcending institutional and geographic borders. Show more

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PIONEER Alliance

TH Köln University of Applied Sciences is a member of the PIONEER Alliance. The PIONEER Alliance has been in existence since 2019. It unites ten European universities, over 130.000 students and 17.000 faculty and staff members across Europe. Show more

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Security and Ethics in International Collaboration

With the guidelines on security, ethics and compliance in international inter-institutional collaboration, TH Köln is striving for its aim to further promote and expand internationalization while, at the same time, fulfilling its obligation to protect both the university as an institution and its members from possible risks and dangers. Show more

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Internationalization Strategy 2030

In a participatory process involving all university groups, TH Köln developed its Internationalization Strategy 2030. Show more

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