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 North Rhine-Westphalia. The basic prerequisite for this is a valid school assignment from the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst.
1. Application - On time via Klips 2.0
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. Application - Documents
After you have applied online via KLIPS 2.0, please upload the following documents onto your Klips 2.0 account.
- Signed application for admission (printout from the KLIPS 2.0 online application)
- Copy of your identity card/passport
- Copy of the school assignment with annexe (duration of assignment + health insurance)
3. Admission
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. Enrolment
Enrolment takes place at the International Office of the University of Cologne.
To enrol you must complete the following by the deadline specified on the admission notification:
- Pay the semester fee in full.
- Upload a passport photograph to KLIPS 2.0 for your electronic student ID (UCCard).
The documents must be uploaded onto your Klips 2.0 account by the deadline (upload).
New: Please note important information regarding proof of compulsory health insurance.
In your KLIPS 2.0 applicant account, you will see which documents you must submit for enrolment and in what form.
After you have registered, we will send you your student card (UCCard) by mail. Please make sure to enter a valid German postal address in KLIPS 2.0.
Visiting address:
Universität zu Köln
International Office, Team Zulassung
Studierenden Service Center, EG
Universitätsstr. 22a
50937 Köln