Changing the Degree Course
How do I change to a new first semester degree course?
If you are already enroled at the University of Cologne and you want to change your degree course in the first semester, different procedures apply depending on whether you are an EU/EEA-citizen or a Non-EU/EEA-citizen.
1. EU/EEA-Citizens
If you are already enroled at University of Cologne and if you would like to change your degree course, you will have to apply using the online application portal Klips 2.0
| Subject of study – 1st semester application | Application procedure | Deadlines (Date of receipt) |
Medicine and Dentistry (DoSV - Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren) | Applicants apply using the portal of the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Hochschulstart) at: www.hochschulstart.de. Please enquire well in time about the deadlines (old and new graduates)!
Note: We recommend to submit a TMS (Test für medizinische Studiengänge) to Hochschulstart together with the other application documents https://www.tms-info.org/. see: Bundesweites Auswahlverfahren für Medizin/Zahnmedizin (Hochschulstart) | See the Hochschulstart website |
DoSV study courses
(DoSV - Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren) with restricted admission (NC): • 1-Fach- and Verbund-Bachelor and • 1. Prüfung Rechtswissenschaften | Applicants apply using the online application portal Klips 2.0 of the University of Cologne.
Before applying, you must register with the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung (Hochschulstart) at www.hochschulstart.de. There you receive user data (BID/BAN number) which is to be entered in the Klips 2.0 online-application.
More information on the DoSV (Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren) is to be found on the website of the Hochschulstart at: www.hochschulstart.de Notice: Study aptitude test for 1-subject Bachelor of Psychology | Winter semester:
⇨ 15.07.
Summer semester: ⇨ 15.01. |
1-Fach-Bachelor without restricted admission • Chemie • Erd- und Klimaphysik • Geowissenschaften • Mathematik • Physik • Wirtschaftsmathematik | Applicants apply using the online application portal Klips 2.0 of the University of Cologne. | Winter semester:
⇨ 31.07.
Summer semester:
⇨ 31.01. |
Multiple study courses with restricted admission (NC): • Lehramt and • 2-Fach-Bachelor | Applicants apply using the online application portal Klips 2.0 of the University of Cologne. | Winter semester:
⇨ 15.07.
Summer semester: ⇨ 15.01. |
2-Fach-Bachelor without restricted admission • Archäologie • Niederlandistik • Slavistik • Skandinavistik/ • Fennistik | Applicants apply using the online application portal Klips 2.0 of the University of Cologne. | Winter semester:
⇨ 31.07.
Summer semester:
⇨ 31.01. |
2. Non-EU/EEA-Citizens
If you are already enroled at University of Cologne and if you would like to change your degree course (including Medicine and Dentistry), you will have to complete the form 1 (Application for changing the Degree Course).
An application using the online application portal Klips 2.0 is not possible.
Please submit the following documents to the International Office:
- Signed application form
- Copy of your passport or identification card
- TestAS certificate relevant for the desired subject
Please respect the following deadlines:
- January 15th for the summer semester
- July 15th for the winter semester
The Studienstart International integrale is compulsory for every 1st semester. Modules already completed can be recognised on application (informally) and do not need to be repeated.
How do I change to a new degree course, beginning in an advanced semester?
If you are already enrolled at the University of Cologne and want to change to a new degree course beginning in an advanced semester the same procedure applies for EU/EEA-citizens and Non-EU/EEA-citizens.
Students wanting to change to a new degree course with restricted admission, beginning in an advanced semester must apply using the online application portal Klips 2.0
In addition, they must submit the following to the International Office:
- Signed application form (printout from the Klips 2.0 online application).
- Copy of their passport or identification card.
- Recognition of previous studies and semester placement by the Examination Office.
What are the deadlines for changing to a new degree course with restricted admission?
- For the winter semester: September 15th
- For the summer semester: March 15th