COLOGNE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

CologneGermany

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Subject Area Business & LanguagesLanguage Classes are taught in English and German, depending on the modules selected. Required level is German B2 (or B1 if intensive classes are taken) & English B2.Academic Calendar

Semester 1 Early October to Early February

Semester 2 Late March to Mid-JulyPlease note: German Intensive language Courses start 3 weeks prior to the semester start.

Module Catalogue Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students.Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a participating Erasmus institution.

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COLOGNE, GERMANYIts metropolitan vibe, diverse student scene and a cityscape abound with cultural and historical treasures make Cologne one of Europe’s prime university cities.Cologne’s origins date back to the heyday of the Roman Empire more than 2,000 years ago. The former settlement of Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium soon flourished into a major trading hub. Today, Cologne is Germany’s fourth largest city with a population of slightly more than one million and has evolved as a main economic and cultural center at the heart of Europe.Every Cologne resident has more than their fair share of zest for life and partying spirit – it’s in their DNA. After all, Cologne is more than just a city – it is a matter of the heart, an emotion and an unfalteringly positive state of mind. At the root of this outlook are carnival, kölsch beer and, of course, Cologne Cathedral.Cologne’s economy is characterized by its amalgamation of different industries and trades. Home to the country’s most influential television and radio stations, Cologne is unquestionably Germany’s media capital and plays host to some of the continent’s biggest trade fairs. Quite a few of the world’s most renowned enterprises call the metropolitan region their home, in particular corporations operating in the automobile industry, biotechnology and life sciences, chemicals and pharmaceuticals as well as commerce and banking.

Population 1.04 millionCurrency Euro €Time difference GMT+1

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TH KÖLN

Technische Hochschule Köln – abbreviated as TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences or the University of Technology, Arts, Sciences. With its disciplinary and cultural diversity and openness, TH Köln’s activities are aimed on cultural and technological breakthroughs of high societal relevance; TH Köln contributes substantially to resolving social challenges. As a community of faculty and students we see ourselves as a learning organization forging new paths. For instance, TH Köln is one of the pioneers in the field of development and formation of concepts for higher education didactics.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 80 degree programs are offered as full-time programs or in some cases as career-integrated or part time programs. As a place where research based learning and academic education take place, the university nurtures prospective scholars through cooperative dissertations. Annually, about 6,000 students take up their studies at TH Köln. Overall 24,000 students from about 120 different countries along with 420 professors and 1,200 staff employ their potential.

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Guide for International Students

Erasmus code D KOLN04

No of students 24,000

Style of study Academic, resarch-focused, more modules per semester.

Grade system A 1 to 6 scale is used, where 4 is the minimum pass rate.

Grade European Grade1,0 - 1,5 (Sehr gut) A (Excellent)1,6 - 2,5 (Gut) B (Very Good)2,6 - 3,5 (Befriedigend) D (Satisfactory) / C (Good)3,6 - 4,0 (Ausreichend) E (Sufficient)5,0 (Nicht bestanden) F/FX (Fail)

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Going abroad in Trimester 1 Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form April – May (following year)

Going abroad in Trimester 2Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form September – October (following year)

Application TimesPlease note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between April and May or September and October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application.

Living CostsThe costs of living for your stay in Cologne largely depend on your personal needs. When planning your stay, you should calculate monthly costs of approximately €700-800. Visit Finances page for more information.

Rent €200 - €550/per monthHealth insurance €78/per monthUniversity fees incl. transportation ticket €230/per semesterMeals in the cafeteria (without beverage) €1.80 - €3.401 pizza in a restaurant €4 - €6Cinema ticket (student discount) €6Coffee (in a café) €2.50

Transport Cologne has a good, fast public transport system. In contrast, driving a car in the city is not practical. Students of Cologne University of Applied Sciences can use all buses and trains in the Rhine-Sieg transport system (VRS) with their student identity card (MultiCa).

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Cologne’s most convenient and economical housing option is oftentimes a student dormitory. Kölner Studentenwerk operates 86 student dorms offering roughly 4,700 rooms. Please be aware that TH Köln does not allocate the rooms in these dorms. In order to be allocated a room, please apply online on the website of Kölner Studentenwerk.The private housing market offers a viable alternative to living in a student dorm. The most comfortable way of looking for shared or single apartments is via websites such as wg-gesucht.de or wohngemeinschaft.de.

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CONTACT FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

TH KÖLN INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

If you’re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University’s Global Mobility team first:

studyabroad@napier.ac.uk0131 455 4574/3412 napier.ac.uk/exchanges

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stephan.herma@th-koeln.de

+49 221 8275 3838

Campus SüdstadtClaudiusstraße 150678 KölnRoom A1.56

Stephan Herma - Hochschulreferat Internationale Angelegenheiten

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