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Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia

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world rank  3602

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Overview

Established in 1971, the Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Cologne (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. This institution also has branch campuses in Aachen, Paderborn and Münster. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (KatHO NRW) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (KatHO NRW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KatHO NRW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym KatHO NRW
Founded 1971
Motto Menschen stärken - Sachverhalte klären
Building Character - Finding Solutions
Colours Blue and green
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University Location

Address Wörthstrasse 10
Cologne
50668 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia Phone Number (221) 7757 0
Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia Fax Number (221) 7757 631
Other locations Aachen, Paderborn and Münster

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's academic range and degree level offering.



Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen.



Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Admission Office Admission Office

Wörthstrasse 10
Köln 50668
(221) 7757 601


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Library University Library

Yes Visit Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Library


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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