Other names:
University of Applied Sciences Cologne
Contact: +49 221 82 75 31 10
Fachhochschule Köln
Claudiusstraße 1, 50678 Köln, Germany, Cologne
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.
81% of students recommend
84 reviews
84 reviews of Fachhochschule Köln
HOUSING
by Sevim, Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? I met a very nice family and I am planning to go back for my internship I will stay with them then.
Personal comments:
The university does not help a lot for finding housing, so you should start searching early. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
by Sevim, Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
depends on what you are looking for. Students mainly go to zülpicherstrasse (bars) but I preffered the ringe. especcially nachtflug, diamonds, candy shop This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
by shalmoli, Technocampus, Kolkata, India
Language, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Instructors with a bit of knowledge of English would have been helpful Most international students know English
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Louise, University of Science and Technology Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I was quite lucky as I met a german boyfriend so my german increased considerably. It's so easy to speak english all the time but I think it's such a good opportunity to improve your language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by Sevim, Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant weekend job Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
At home I did not pay rent, I did not pay for food at home, I didn't have to make international phonecalls, I did not go out that much(here i went out more in order to meet people) , I did not have to travel a lot (get to know the country, go home one in a while). Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I received a card for 70 euros to make use of public busses, trams etc. this saved me a lot. university food was not too bad and very cheap. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
by Sevim, Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
no my university provided me with enogu hinformation In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Their should be a possibility to retake courses. i failed one and had a lot of problms retaking this a tmy own university. FINAL COMMENTS
It is good to know the language a little before leaving German people are not always willing to talk english. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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