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University of Applied Sciences Cologne
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Fachhochschule Köln

Claudiusstraße 1, 50678 Köln, Germany, Cologne
3.99 / 5 based on 84 reviews.
Description:
The University was founded in 1971 and is the result of a merger of several renowned predecessors' institutions. Some of these famous institutions can look back on a tradition of more than a hundred years. The Fachhochschule Köln is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Around 17,000 students are registered in the 23 departments where the study is characterised by practice-oriented and interdisciplinary instruction, research and development.


Programmes
Accreditations
81% of students recommend
84 reviews
Housing
4.3/5
All experiences (84)
Student life
4.1/5
5 stars (18)
Academic
3.7/5
4 stars (42)
Languages
4.1/5
3 stars (24)
Expenses
3.8/5
2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
1 star (0)
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guillo_013, Mexico

3 5-star reviews of Fachhochschule Köln

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Review by Guillermo, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Economics, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
it was a good opportunity to get to know different language
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
german language
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
good teachers, great enviroment



FINAL COMMENTS

good transportation system
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