Kolping Hochschule Gesundheit & Soziales
Köln, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
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Overview
Kolping Hochschule Gesundheit & Soziales is a privately run, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Köln, Germany, affiliated with Kolpingwerk Deutschland. It offers Bachelor programmes in health and social work delivered primarily via interactive online-presence (live online lectures) with optional in-person workshop days (Case Days) at its Köln campus. Study formats include part-time alongside work (berufsbegleitend), dual study, and full-time.
Fields of study
- Social Work
- Nursing Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Health Psychology
- Gerontology and Care
- Digital Health
- Physician Assistant Studies
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat / Wissenschaftsrat
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Wintersemester 2026/27 (October)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $356 / year
Domestic students
€330 – €410 / course
Three payment models: (1) 330 €/month for 54 months; (2) 410 €/month for 42 months; (3) 16,700 € as a one-time payment. Discounts available for recognised prior qualifications. In dual study the employer typically covers fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Digital Health, B.Sc. (opens in a new tab)German · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 42 months | €16,700 / total | Varies | Wintersemester 2026/27 |
| Gerontologie, Gesundheit & Care, B.A. (opens in a new tab)German · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 42 months | €16,700 / total | Varies | Wintersemester 2026/27 |
| Gesundheitspsychologie, B.A. (opens in a new tab)German · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 42 months | €16,700 / total | Varies | Wintersemester 2026/27 |
| Kindheitspädagogik, B.A. (opens in a new tab)German · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 42 months | €16,700 / total | Varies | Wintersemester 2026/27 |
| Pflegepädagogik, B.A. (opens in a new tab)German · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 42 months | €16,700 / total | Varies | Wintersemester 2026/27 |
| Physician Assistant, B.Sc. (opens in a new tab)German · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 42 months | €16,700 / total | Varies | Wintersemester 2026/27 |
| Soziale Arbeit, B.A. (opens in a new tab)German · Hybrid | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Soziale Arbeit (Vollzeit) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.