The Technical University of Cologne (
The Technical University of Cologne (TH Köln) is the largest university of applied sciences in Germany, offering a wide range of around 100 bachelor's and master's programs in full-time, part-time, and dual study formats. It is headquartered in Cologne and has additional locations in Gummersbach and Leverkusen[1].
The mission of TH Köln is to provide qualified scientific education and to contribute to societal development through teaching, research, and cooperative interaction. It emphasizes student-centered teaching and output orientation[3].
A central goal of TH Köln is to promote sustainable technologies and processes. The research institute STEPs focuses on developing environmentally friendly and economical solutions for product development and process optimization[1]. Additionally, the Faculty of Systems Engineering, Energy, and Machine Systems emphasizes the importance of sustainable engineering education[3].
TH Köln is also committed to promoting young researchers and offers a comprehensive network of research institutes and projects that deal with sustainable technologies. Through these initiatives, TH Köln contributes to the development of a sustainable and future-oriented society.