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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Overview

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, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This institution also has branch campuses in Aachen, Paderborn and Münster. Founded in 1971, Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (KatHO NRW) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes 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 or use the website search engine below. This 55-year-old German higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. KatHO NRW also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

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

Address Wörthstrasse 10
Cologne
50668 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Phone Number (221) 7757 0
Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Fax Number (221) 7757 631
Other locations Aachen, Paderborn and Münster

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

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is legally chartered, licensed 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

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
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A&H Yes Yes
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B&S Yes
M&H Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen 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.



Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Admission Info


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen 's acceptance rate is 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


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Admission Office Admission Office

Wörthstrasse 10
Köln 50668
(221) 7757 601


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Size and Profile

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Size and Profile


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Control Type Control Type

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Entity Type Entity Type

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen 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.


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Library University Library

Yes Visit Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Library


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Housing University Housing

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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen public or private?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen profit or non-profit?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen in terms of enrollment?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen in terms of academic staff?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen a coeducational institution?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen use?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen 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.

What religion is Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen admit international students?

Yes.

What is Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen KatHO NRW?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen KatHO NRW located?

Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Address: Wörthstrasse 10.

Is Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen KatHO NRW accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen is accredited by Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (since 1971).

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen have a university library?

Yes

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen offer career services?

Yes

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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