German Sport University Cologne

The German Sport University Cologne, founded in Cologne in 1947, combines qualified teaching and international research of the highest level,  even though its forerunner, the Deutsche Hochschule für Leibesübungen (DHfL, German University of Physical Education), founded in Berlin 1920, had already dedicated itself to the recent field of sport science.

The spectrum of studies at the university includes five bachelor and nine master degree programmes as well as degrees in PE and six master degrees in advanced studies. Additionally PhD Studies in German and English are offered. The variety of training options enables precise orientation which aims to facilitate future career choices and prepares students optimally for the sport and exercise as well as health job market, which is constantly growing.  

Fields of research cover the ethical, sociological, economic and educational aspects of sport as an integral element of society; questioning the influence of exercise or lack of exercise, training and nutrition on healthy and diseased people across all age groups. 

The four core research areas represent outstanding interdisciplinary research areas of the German Sport University Cologne as thematic focuses and are characterized by cross-institutional cooperation. They are based on the university's four main themes of performance, health, society and education and address major challenges facing society.

If you are looking to expand your knowledge of a specific area, they are able to offer you tailor-made further education courses (also in English). They work together with individuals and companies to develop further education courses designed especially for you. Just contact them! They would be delighted to see you at one of their courses at the German Sport University! 

The Career Service provides advice on career opportunities for students and graduates. It also assists graduates in finding jobs through web-based job boards, career fairs, on-campus recruitment as well as offering coaching, a diagnosis of potential, career workshops and support with writing job applications