Live Webinar 
Phone: +49 221 20302-0 
Email: 
Browse Study Programs
41 courses available
Rheinische Hochschule Köln (2026/27)
RH Köln
The Rheinische Hochschule Köln (RH Köln) is a state-recognized university of applied sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) under private, non-profit sponsorship in Cologne, Germany. Rooted in the Rheinische Ingenieurschule für Bau- und Maschinenbauwesen, which was founded in 1971, it was formally established as a university of applied sciences in 1971 and belongs to the network of the Rheinische Stiftung für Bildung. Across four locations in Cologne, around 6,000 students are taught by approximately 245 professors and staff members as well as 250 freelance lecturers, across 30 bachelor's and master's programs in the fields of engineering, business, psychology & law, media, and health economics — available in full-time, part-time, and dual study formats. In March 2024, the institution underwent a comprehensive rebranding, changing its name from Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln to Rheinische Hochschule Köln to reflect its evolution into a modern university of applied sciences.
Quick Facts
Type 
of international students 
No. of students (2025) 
Term model
Type University of Applied Sciences (private (state-approved))
of international students 12%
No. of students (2025) 5,750
Term model Semester
Type in your Subject, e.g., Economics Most Popular Subjects & Study Programs at RH Köln
Top 10 Subjects (by popularity)
More info about this ranking
Top 10 Study Programs (by popularity)
More info about this ranking
RH Köln in Rankings
RH Köln in Rankings
RH Köln in University Popularity Rankings
RH Köln in University Popularity Rankings
All German Universities More info about this ranking
...
213
Rheinische Hochschule Köln
41 programs
Universities in North Rhine- Westphalia More info about this ranking
...
45
Rheinische Hochschule Köln
41 programsFees & Costs
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
1,500 - 5,000 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 5,211 euros (per semester)
MBA
3,594 euros (per semester)
LL.M.
2,994 - 3,474 euros (per semester)
Application Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Rheinische Hochschule Köln study programs.
German Students Other EU Students Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | No courses | No deadlines (apply anytime) |
| Bachelor | No courses | No deadlines (apply anytime) |
| MBA | No courses | No deadlines (apply anytime) |
| LL.M. | No courses | No deadlines (apply anytime) |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)
For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
