RFH – University of Applied Science
The RFH – University of Applied Science, in Cologne is one of Germany’s largest education institutions with a modern range of teaching, research and service. With its 60-year tradition, the RFH, which has deeply rooted ties with many companies in the Rhineland region, is among the best professional schools in Germany. Generations of families have studied and graduated here. Trusting in tradition and having an openness for innovation have made the RFH a reliable education partner through fast-paced economic and social changes. Today approximately 6,500 students count on the expertise of the RFH.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Private, North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| City | Cologne |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Students | ≈ 6,300 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 2 bachelor's |
| Semester contribution | €222.34 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07 |
About the university
A varied and modern range
The RFH offers over forty Bachelor and Master courses of study – in the specialized areas of Engineering, Media, Medical Economics & Health, Economics & Law, as well as Logistics Management, Marketing and Communication Management. The RFH offers study forms for different needs and life situations. Students can choose the full-time variant and commit themselves completely to their studies, an occupation-accompanying further qualification – also through certificate courses of study – or dual studies. Together with our dual partners, we train new generations of junior employees who are prepared individually for the requirements in their respective field.
Strong practical orientation and intelligent online learning
Compact and short courses of study as well as small course sizes are important aspects of our study program. In addition to classroom teaching, the RFH enables timely and spatially independent learning through digital learning and media formats. This applies in particular to the courses of study accompanied by occupational experience and certificate degrees. We achieve a high measure of practice proximity through project-oriented working, industry-experienced lecturers and through close partnerships with industry.
International orientation
Even for a university with strong regional and practice-oriented applications, internationalization is an indispensable element within the framework of a globalized world.
Also in an international context, the RFH sees itself as a place for cultural and civil promotion of a culture based on the universal values of human rights, peace, international solidarity and environmental protection.
Programmes
All 2 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Semester contribution | €222.34 |
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Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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