# Technische Hochschule Köln

> public · Cologne · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (2nd window) | Sep 15 | Second window Aug 15–Sep 15 for available places in NC-free programmes only. |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Limited SoSe programme availability. |
| Winter semester — Bachelor programmes with restricted admission (NC) | 15 July | Confirmed, matches stored row. The university states this as a standing annual rule, not a one-off cycle date. Source: https://www.th-koeln.de/studium/bewerbungsfristen_5322.php |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Cologne
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, economics, natural-sciences, arts, social-sciences, international-business, business, media
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.th-koeln.de
- **Address:** Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Köln, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city — historic, vibrant, with the cathedral dominating the skyline and student life distributed across multiple neighbourhoods on both banks of the Rhine. Rents are moderate for a major city (€400–650), and the culture is genuinely internationalist; you'll find yourself in a real city with museums, live music, and a thriving startup scene.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes this a rare affordable option compared to private German universities.
- As a public university of applied sciences, the degree is EU-recognised and portable across all Schengen states.
- Fields span engineering, computer science, economics, and arts — strong alignment with small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and tech-sector demand.
- Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city, offering dense internship and part-time work opportunities across multiple industries.
- Germany allows international students 120 full or 240 half working days per year during studies.
- After graduation, an 18-month job-seeker visa lets you stay in Germany to convert your degree into employment.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level your programme choices are severely limited.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 before the visa is issued — significant upfront capital.
- Cologne has a well-documented housing shortage; student accommodation is competitive and rents are above the German average.
- IELTS 6.0 is the stated minimum, but English-taught programmes at applied-sciences universities are fewer than at research universities.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €320–450
- **Private housing:** €580–670
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Köln
- **Notes:** Kölnisches Studierendenwerk (KSTW): 90 residences, ~5,000 places. Standard rate ~€339/mo (2025). Range €171–500/mo depending on room type. High demand — only ~1/3 of applicants receive a place. Apply as early as possible.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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