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[Germany] TH Köln -University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Cultural Sciences
TH Köln -University of Applied Sciences
[Germany] Technische Hochschule Köln (TH Köln)
Exchange Agreement signed in 2009 Multi-departmental Exchange Agreement signed in 2013 Affiliation: Faculty of Cultural Sciences
TH Cologne University of Applied Sciences started as the State University of Applied Sciences in 1971 when several schools were merged, and in 2015 the name of the university was changed from Cologne University of Applied Sciences to Technische Hochschule Köln, or TH for short. Köln (University of Applied Sciences), a university with twelve faculties based on the concept of technology, art and science, aims to make breakthroughs in social issues from both cultural and technological perspectives. The Köln International School of Design, also known as KISD, is one of the three institutions in the Faculty of Culture Sciences that have signed an inter-departmental exchange agreement with the School of Design and Graduate School of Design. They emphasize a cross-disciplinary design approach and internationalism. Their curriculum is characterized by a design education with project-based subjects at the core of the curriculum. Approximately 40% of the students are international students, and many projects involve active interaction with overseas partner universities and invited faculty members from overseas institutions, and classes are basically taught in English.
| Name of University and Department | Techniche Hochschule Köln Faculty of Cultural Sciences |
| Department Available for Student Exchange | Faculty of Cultural Sciences comprises the three Institutes; CICS, KISD(Köln International School of Design), CGL |
| Exchange Programs | KISD Based on your given information we will create your personal study program. You will be able to choose out of our 12 areas of expertise. |
| Semester/Academic Calendar Winter semester | September 1 – February 29 |
| Nomination Deadline | Required (April 15) |
| Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University) | May 1 |
| Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University | March 31 |
| Semester/Academic Calendar Summer semester | March 1 – August 31 |
| Nomination Deadline | Required (October 15) |
| Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University) | November 1 |
| Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University | September 30 |
| Application Procedure | Apply via email to Professor Yuki. (yuki@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp) |
| Language Proficiency (English) | Required to submit a language certificate at the time of application. |
| Remarks | The Semester fee must be paid. Click here for details. |
| Number of Exchange Students | 2 |
| Department and Professors in Charge (Professors with “(*)” is primary in charge) | <Department of Design Futures> – (*)Professor YUKI Madoka <Department of Strategic Design> – Professor HIRAI Yasuyuki <Department of Media Design> – Professor IHARA Hisayasu |
| E-mail of Professors | – Prof. YUKI: yuki@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. HIRAI: hirai@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. IHARA: ihara@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp |
(Updated on March 8, 2024)
