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07.10. 2019

Apply now for the Physical Aptitude Test

You have the possibilty to apply till December 6th for the Physical Aptitude Test, which takes place on 4th-6th February 2020.

What the students say...

Exchange at "SPOHO" - Every semester the German Sport University Cologne hosts students from all over the world. They told us about their experience and time in Cologne.

PROMOS - Funding for overseas internships

The GSU offers funding to students wanting to complete an internship overseas. Feel free to contact the International Office for more detailed information.

Master´s degrees in English language

Four Master´s degree programmes completely in English: M.Sc. Sport Management / M.Sc. Human Technology in Sports and Medicine / M.Sc. Psychology in Sport and Exercise / M.A. International Sport Development and Politics

For an open-minded university and society

The senate of the German Sport University rejects the planned introduction of tuition fees for students from non-EU states and emphasises the importance of a fair, state-related financing of education.

Favorite Places @ GSU

Explore the campus of the German Sport University by browsing through some insider tips of students and employes of GSU!

Historical overview in text and pictures

The history of the German Sport University Cologne doesn´t start with their foundation in 1947. Already its predecessor institution, the German University of Physical Education, dedicated itself to sport science.

The Research Portal

The research information system of the German Sport University Cologne is a local database to bundle and connect all research activities of the GSU. You can access the database both in German and English.

World Championship Bronze medal for GSU student Maren Lutz

The 20 year old student, together with her partner Sabrina Barm (Augsburg), secured a Bronze medal in the discipline canoe double at the World Championships in the Spanish city of La...

GSU student Konstanze Klosterhalfen wins Bronze medal at track and field world championships

Konstanze Klosterhalfen came third in the finals of the 5000 meters race and secured bronze medal in a phenomenal time in Doha/Katar.

Icaros: Flight Simulator Home Trainer

The German Sport University carried out research to see whether full-body exergaming in virtual reality can be appropriately applied for training and therapy purposes.

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Dates and Activities

20.11. 2019

Career Day

The next GSU Career Day will take place on 20th of November from 11:30am to 6pm.
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01.04. 2020 03.04. 2020

Sport Marketing and Sponsorship Conference

The German Sport University Cologne invites you to participate in the 2020 Sport Marketing and Sponsorship Conference. The conference follows the tradition of past sport marketing and sponsorship conferences (i.e., Portland in 2012, Salzburg in 2016, and San Diego in 2018).

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23.04. 2020 25.04. 2020

International Student Congress on Sport Sciences (ISCSS-2020) in Budapest, Hungary

The 24th ISCSS Congress will be held at the new campus of the University of Physical Education, Budapest. On behalf of the International Relations Center we would like to highlight for you the International Student Congress on Sport Sciences (ISCSS-2020) in Budapest, Hungary. The 24th ISCSS Congress will be held at the new campus of the University of Physical Education, Budapest.

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