Admission Requirements for Degree-Seeking Students

School systems around the globe vary widely from country to country. It is therefore necessary to check whether you may study in Germany with the certificates that you currently hold. The Department of International Affairs can assist you in understanding the admission requirements you must meet.

Admission Requirements

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German Language Skills

The language of instruction in most study programs at TH Köln is German. You are required to have an excellent command of the German language to successfully master your studies. Show more

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Open Zoom consultation hours for international degree-seeking students and prospective students

You would like to do your Bachelor or Master at TH Köln and you don't have a German school leaving certificate? You are an international degree-seeking student at TH Köln and have questions? Show more

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How to Apply as a Degree-Seeking Student

If you have selected one or more study programs at TH Köln you want to apply for, we strongly recommend informing yourself about the right way of applying. The correct way for you to apply is determined by your citizenship, your desired program and your previous academic qualifications. Show more

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Information on preparatory courses (Studienkolleg)

Applicants whose international school leaving certificate does not entitle them to study directly at a German university must - in most cases - attend a preparatory course. Show more

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Programs

Current information on application deadlines and Internships (prior to enrollment) is available on TH Köln's Coronavirus information page. Show more