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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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End-of-Study Scholarship for international degree-seeking students

You are an international degree-seeking student @th_koeln and planning to graduate within the next 12 months but are facing financial difficulties? The end-of-study-scholarship may be for you. Show 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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Welcome to TH Köln!

We are delighted that you have decided to study at TH Köln! The first few days at university can be a little chaotic. To help you keep track of everything, we have summarized the most important information for you – a little survival kit for the start of your studies. Show more

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Students from TH Köln take on the IFAT World University Challenge

When students from TH Köln step onto the stage at IFAT Munich (4-7 May 2026), they bring more than technical knowledge. This is especially true for those competing in the World University Challenge, who bring firsthand experience of water challenges – from flood risk management in Sudan and sustainability projects in Egypt to engineering practice in Mexico and environmental work in Pakistan.More
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2026 Student Award

The 2026 Student Award from TH Köln recognizes student projects addressing issues such as climate change and AI. This means you have the opportunity to shape your own academic experience! We’re looking for your ideas and input to help us improve our academic programs, teaching, and research.More
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Designing International Learning Experiences: Insights from the COIL Workshop for PIONEER Lecturers

Faculty members of the PIONEER Alliance explored the design and implementation of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects during a six-week asynchronous preparation phase, leading to a live workshop on 30 March 2026. Through self-studying, collaborative planning, and simulated exercises, participants gained insight into creating global learning experiences.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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