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Foreign Language Teaching Assistants
As a foreign language teaching assistant you can apply for a short-term study (1-2 semesters) at the University of Cologne if you are allocated to a school in or near Cologne. The basic prerequisite for this is a valid school assignment from the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst. You can apply via our online application portal Klips 2.0.
1. How and where do I apply? Which deadlines apply?
Please apply using our online application tool Klips. 2.0 Please enter the following information in your online application:
- Type of studies: Short-term programme
- Intended Degree: Foreign Language Assistants
- Degree program: Foreign Language Assistants (and the Faculty of your course of study)
Example: For the course of study "Deutsche Sprache und Literatur" which is taught at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, please select: "Foreign Language Assistants Faculty of Arts and Humanities". Please refer to the general listing of study courses offered by University of Cologne for information on study programmes and respective faculties to be found on the Website of the Central Academic Advisory Service of the University of Cologne.
- Higher education entrance qualification: Please enter the details of your secondary school leaving certificate (e.g. Abitur, Matura, Baccalaureat, High School Diploma etc.).
- Average grade (GPA): No entry necessary
- Academic background: Please provide information on your completed and not yet completed degree programmes at German and foreign universities.
Until when do I have to submit my online application at Klips 2.0 ?
- Application deadline for the winter semester: September 30 (date of receipt)
- Application deadline for the summer semester: March 31 (date of receipt)
2. Which application documents do I have to submit?
Please submit the following documents in paper form to the International Office (IO) by the end of the application period at the latest:
- Signed application for admission
- A simple copy of your identity card/passport
- A simple copy of the school assignment with annexe (duration of assignment + health insurance)
Alternatively, you can send these documents by post:
Universität zu Köln
International Office - Abteilung 92
Zulassung
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50931 Köln
3. How am I notified of admission and what are the next steps?
If your application is successful, you will receive admission online in your KLIPS 2.0 applicant account. Please keep track of the status of your application in your KLIPS 2.0 applicant account.
4. How do I enrol once being admitted?
To enrol, you must complete the following by the deadline specified on the admission notification:
- Pay the semester fee in full.
- Upload a passport photo to KLIPS 2.0 for your electronic student ID (UCCard).
After enrolment, your student identity card (UC-Card)will be issued. You can pick it up at the Service Point of the International Office in the Student Service Center (SSC) from Monday to Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Visiting address:
Universität zu Köln
International Office
Studierenden Service Center, EG
Universitätsstr. 22a
50937 Köln