Rheinische Hochschule Köln: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (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.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (private (state-approved))

of international students

12%

No. of students (2025)

5,750

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at Rheinische Hochschule Köln

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).