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Our degree programmes

Building on our excellent top-level research and our educational philosophy, we currently offer 208 degree programmes at the University of Cologne. Our offer includes: 

specialized disciplinary degree programmes
interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary degree programmes
global and international degree programmes
continuing education programmes
degree programmes leading to all teacher training degrees.

Degree programmes – type of qualification

Bachelor

Our Bachelor's programmes provide students with the academic foundations in a subject. They offer a comprehensive overview of the subject's core content and methodologies, equipping you with the skills to systematically understand and address issues within the field. The Bachelor degree is an initial professional qualification.

State Examination

Our degree programmes leading to state examinations in medicine, dentistry, and law offer a comprehensive academic education. They cover everything from the fundamentals to specialization, and will qualify you for demanding and responsible careers, equipping you with the professional skills you need.

Master

During the Master’s programme, you will deepen and broaden your subject-specific and methodological skills, and determine your own areas of specialization. Research-based learning is at the core of the programme: you will develop the ability to critically evaluate scientific findings and to generate new knowledge independently.

Course offerings in the context of the teacher education degree

With the Master of Education, you will earn one of our university’s most demanding degrees. Equipped with expertise in pedagogy, didactics, psychology, and your specialist subjects, you will be well-rounded individuals and future leaders in schools and other settings.

International degree programmes

In our joint and double-degree programmes, you will study both in Cologne and at a partner university abroad. This will help you broaden your horizons, improve your language skills and develop on a personal level.

With our other degree programmes, too, you can gain international experience by spending time abroad or by studying one of our English-taught degree programmes.

Continuing professional development programmes

Learning is a lifelong endeavour. That is why we offer the opportunity for you to complete our professional Master's programmes while working, and develop your professional skills further through academic, research-oriented learning alongside your professional practice. 

Our learning opportunities are designed to equip you with the research and academic skills you need to shape the future.

Micro-Credentials and Certifikates

Our range of micro-credentials and certificates complements the University of Cologne’s extensive range of courses. Depending on the format, these are aimed at both students at the University of Cologne and external participants.