GermanyNorth Rhine-WestphaliaPublic CollegeTaught in German, EnglishSelf-FundedTuition €0 per semesterTH Köln – University of Applied Sciences
الجامعة التقنية في كولونيا (TH Köln)
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TH Köln is a public university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1971 and one of Germany's largest, with about 26,000 students on its Cologne, Gummersbach and Leverkusen campuses. Its 12 faculties offer more than 90 bachelor's and master's programmes in engineering, computing, business, social sciences, design and translation. Several master's programmes are taught in English, including Integrated Water Resources Management (with a MENA track run with the German Jordanian University), Natural Resources Management and Development (with the ENREM double degree with Mexico), Automation & IT and Communication Systems and Networks.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Regular degree programmes charge no tuition, including for non-EU students; only the semester fee applies (€352.70 for winter semester 2026/27). Some continuing-education master's programmes charge fees, e.g. 3D Animation for Film & Games and Game Development and Research (€2,500 per semester for non-EU citizens).
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
Most international applicants apply through uni-assist (My Assist account, €75 for the first programme and €30 for each additional one, document upload); uni-assist forwards complete applications to TH Köln's Admissions Office. Deadlines differ by programme, and the portal usually opens two to three months before each application period ends. German-taught programmes require proof of German (e.g. DSH).
Official admission announcementLife and living
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Life and living
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Living in North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany’s most populous state, with the country’s densest cluster of universities: Cologne, Bonn, Aachen, Münster, Bochum and Düsseldorf.
Student housing
Shared-flat (WG) room rents in 2025: Cologne EUR 641, Münster 608, Bonn 540, Düsseldorf 517, Aachen 483 a month (MLP report).
Transport for students
The Deutschland semester ticket costs EUR 37.80 a month from winter 2026/27; at most universities it is paid with the semester fee and covers local transport across Germany.
Top landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Aachen Cathedral
CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Zollverein (Essen)
Rhine promenade (Düsseldorf)
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Destatis – Federal Statistical OfficeMLP Studentenwohnreport 2025MonsterDealz – Deutschlandticket for students 2026
Studying and living in Germany
Costs and living
Tuition: • No tuition at public universities in 14 states for bachelor’s, consecutive master’s and doctorates; students only pay the semester contribution (about €100–350 per semester, often including a transport ticket). • Baden-Württemberg (e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg, KIT): €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. • Technical University of Munich (TUM): €2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor’s and €4,000–6,000 for master’s (rising from winter 2027/28). • Doctorates are tuition-free in every state. Living: proof of €992 a month (€11,904 a year) is required, usually through a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Students typically spend about €850–1,100 a month depending on the city (Munich and Hamburg are more expensive). Statutory student health insurance costs about €120–140 a month.
Working while studying
International students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Student assistant jobs at the university do not count towards this limit. After graduation: a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification, then a switch to a skilled-worker permit or the EU Blue Card.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in GermanyFaculties and programmes
12 faculties · 29 programmes
Faculties and programmes
12 faculties · 29 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
- Social Work
Faculty of Cultural Sciences
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Game Development
- Graphic Design
Faculty of Information Science and Communication Studies
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Translation
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
BachelorMasterDEGermanENEnglish- Accounting· MasterDE
- Business ManagementDE
- Corporate LawDE
- Economics· MasterDE
- FinanceDE
- International Business
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Faculty of Architecture
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Architectural Engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Civil Engineering
Faculty of Information, Media and Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterDEGermanENEnglish- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)DE
Faculty of Automotive Systems and Production
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Process Engineering, Energy and Mechanical Systems
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering Science
BachelorMasterDEGermanENEnglish- Computer ScienceDE
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial EngineeringDE
- Information Technology (IT)· BachelorDE
- Mechanical EngineeringDE
Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences
BachelorMasterDEGerman- Chemistry
Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems
BachelorMasterDEGermanENEnglish- Environmental Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management· MasterEN
- Soil and Water Sciences· MasterEN
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship – MSc Integrated Water Resources Management, MENA (TH Köln & German Jordanian University)
DAAD EPOS Scholarship – MSc Environment and Resources Management, ENREM – Latin America (TH Köln & UASLP)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.th-koeln.de/en/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.th-koeln.de/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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