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The Kölner Studierendenwerk, or KSTW for short, is a public institution responsible for the economic, social, and health support of students in Cologne. It supports a total of eight universities in the region: Universität zu Köln, Technische Hochschule Köln, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln, CBS International Business School, Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen, Abteilung Köln, and MU - Media University of Applied Sciences[3][5].
The main mission of the Kölner Studierendenwerk is to provide students in Cologne with a comprehensive range of social and economic services to improve their quality of life during their studies. The organization places great emphasis on social justice, gender equality, and innovative support services.
The KSTW is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions that are implemented in the catering and building management. It is also involved in initiatives to support student parents and offers flexible and family-friendly services. However, there is no specific information about concrete sustainability goals on the provided website.
The Kölner Studierendenwerk is mainly financed by rental income from dormitories, sales revenue from the canteens, and social contributions from students, as well as grants from the state of NRW[5]. With its comprehensive range of services and close cooperation with the universities, the KSTW plays a central role in student services in the Cologne region.
