Any questions about our studies? We’re here to help.
All the counseling services available to help you choose a degree programme, apply for a place and start your studies.
Are you a prospective student, just starting your degree, or looking for the right point of contact at the German Sport University Cologne? Here you’ll find the most important advisory and support services at a glance – from the Student Advisory Service and Family Services to the first-aid centre.
International Office - For incoming and outgoing students
The International Office supports students and prospective students with all enquiries relating to international experiences during their studies.
Whether it’s a semester abroad, exchange programmes or international partnerships – here you can find information, advice and support for your time abroad or for an international degree programme at GSU.
Admissions and Counseling for International Applicants
Katrin Hecker
- Mail: k.hecker(at)dshs-koeln.de
Phone: +49 221 4982-2180
Inbound Exchange Team
Margit Franzen / Paul Mojert
- Mail: international@dshs-koeln.de
- Phone:
- +49 221 4982 2160
- +49 221 4982-2161
Infopoint – the first point of contact on campus
The InfoPoint is the central point of contact at the German Sport University Cologne. Here, prospective students, current students and visitors can find guidance and answers to general questions about the university. For specific enquiries, the team will quickly direct you to the appropriate contact person or department.
InfoPoint
Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6
50933 Köln
Main building, next to the foyer
Mail: infopoint@dshs-koeln.de
Consulation Hours
- Mon - Thu: 9 am - 3 pm
- Fri: 9 am - 1 pm
Student Advisory Service – Guidance on studying sports science
The Student Advisory Service is here to help you with any questions you may have about choosing a degree programme, applying to study and organising your studies. It provides prospective students and current students with personalised and confidential advice.
It is also a competent point of contact for personal study planning or if you are looking to change direction in your studies.
Student Advisory Service
- Mail: studienberatung@dshs-koeln.de
- Phone: +49 221 4982 2520
Registrar´s office – Applications, Enrolment and Re-registration
Registrar´s office is on hand to assist prospective students with any queries regarding applications, admission and enrolment.
Students can also receive support here with matters such as leave of absence, re-registration, de-registration, as well as pension insurance certificates and certificates of duration of study.
Registrar´s office
- Mail: studsekretariat@dshs-koeln.de
- Phone: +49 221 4982-2221
- more information
Examinations Office – Everything to do with examinations and academic achievements
Whether it’s exam registration, deadlines, your final dissertation or your academic record – the Examinations Office is your central point of contact for all enquiries relating to exams and academic achievements. Here you can find information on procedures, examination regulations and any matters relating to exams.
Family Services – Balancing Studies and Family Life
The Family Services help students, prospective students and staff to better balance family life, their studies and their careers.
Whether it’s childcare, care responsibilities or questions about organising your daily student life alongside family commitments – here you can get personalised advice, information and support.
Family Services
- Mail: familienservicebuero@dshs-koeln.de
- Phone: +49 221 4982 7251
Academy – Continuing Professional Development at GSU
The Academy’s team is the right point of contact if you’re looking to further your education – whether it’s a Master´s of advanced studies, short professional development courses in the form of seminars and workshops, or courses exclusively for GSU students.
Career Service – Ready for your career start
The Career Service supports students and graduates as they make the transition from university to the world of work.
Through counseling services, career events and the Career Fitness Programme, it helps you to develop your career prospects, gain practical experience and build contacts within the sports industry.
Outpatient Department – Medical assistance on campus
The Outpatient Department for Sports Traumatology and Health Counseling is the central point of contact for sports injuries, acute ailments and any queries relating to health and sport.
It offers students, staff and external patients initial sports medicine care, advice and examinations – including first-year student health checks.
Outpatient Department for Sports Traumatology and Health Counseling
- Mail: ambulanz@dshs-koeln.de
- Phone: +49 2214982 3190
Advice for prospective students and those on teacher training programmes
The Centre for Sports Teacher Training (ZfSb) is the central point of contact for the sports teacher training programme at the German Sport University Cologne. It supports teacher training students from the initial orientation stage right through to their practical placements, and provides advice on the structure of the programme, its organisation and all key issues relating to teacher training.
Centre for Sports Teacher Training (ZfSb)
- Mail: beratung-zfsb@dshs-koeln.de
- Phone: +49 221 4892 4470
