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German Sport University - The German Sport University Cologne ©Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (DSHS) - German Sport University Cologne
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The German Sport University Cologne (Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln) is Germany’s largest and most prestigious center of teaching and research in physical education and sport science. Originally founded in Berlin in 1920 as a national College of Physical Education, it was re-located to Cologne in 1947 as a municipal institution and taken over in 1962 by the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
In 1970 it was formally recognized as a State University and since than has been invested with all the academic privileges of a public institution of higher education.
As a specific subject area university with 20 scientific institutes (departments) it covers a wide range of sport science teaching and research. More than 30 sports are taught in theory and practice in modern facilities. Currently approximately 5,500 students, including 350 international students, are preparing for professional careers in sport, physical education sport science, and other related fields.
The university offers academic Bachelor and Master degrees, teacher certificates for various school levels, and a doctoral degree.
Institutes and Departments
The University’s academic structure consists of the following units:
Applied Movement Sciences
– Institute of Training Science and Sport Informatics
– Institute of School Sport and School Development
– Institute of Motor Control and Movement Technique
– Institute of Dance and Movement Culture
– Institute of Outdoor Sports and Environmental Science
– Institute of Movement Science for Games in Sport
– Institute of Sport Journalism
– Institute of Movement and Sport Gerontology
– Institute of Sport Didactics
Humanities and Social Sciences
– Institute of Sport History
– Institute of Sport Sociology
– Section of Sociology
– Section of Gender Studies
– Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies
– Institute of Pedagogy and Philosophy
– Institute of Psychology
– Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management
Medicine and Natural Sciences
– Institute of Biochemistry (IOC/WADA accredited Anti-Doping Laboratory)
– Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopedics
– Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine
Section of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine
Section of Preventive and Rehabilitative Sport Medicine
– Institute of Physiology and Anatomy
– Institute of Rehabilitation and Disability Sport
Section of Medical Rehabilitation and Prevention
Section of Exercise Based Prevention and Rehabilitation Science
This differentiated structure facilitates a large variety of options both in education and advanced training and in applied research.
Study degrees
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The bachelor’s program at the German Sport University is a 6-semester compact course of study focused on practical skills and recognized throughout Europe. Language of instruction is German. |
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The German Sport University Cologne offers seven Master Study Programs. Language of instruction is German apart from the M.Sc. Sport Management, which is taught completely in English. |
Exchange students
The application for an exchange semester at the GSU is only possible by using the online application form. Click here for direct application for exchange students:
Online Application (for exchange students)
→ Please find the application for housing on the right side (Download).
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1. Semester dates
Winter semester: 01 October – 31 March 2013
First day of classes: 08 October 2012
Last day of classes: 01 February 2013
Summer semester: 01 April – 30 September 2013
First day of classes: 08 April 2013
Last day of classes: 19 July 2013
2. Accommodation (on campus)
The dorms have single rooms, central kitchens and central bathrooms. Dorm D has also double rooms and bathrooms en suite. Dorm A has only double rooms. All rooms have internet access.
Please note: in Summer semester 2013 all rooms in Dorm A can only be rented till July 31st!
Rent / month:
Single room: €200,00
Single room D: € 300,00
Double room D: € 200,00 per bed
Double room A: €100,00 per bed
Deposits:
Single room: €200,00 – 300,00
Double room: €100,00 – 200,00
Bed sheets: €50,00
Please note: The rent for the entire semester plus the deposit for the room has to be paid prior to arrival. The deposit will be refunded upon leaving the room clean!
For rent and deposit transfer please use the following bank connection:
Bank account holder: Deutsche Sporthochschule Koeln, 50933 Koeln
Account number: 8261400
Bank: Bank fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG
Postfach 100342
50443 Koeln
Bank code: 370205 00
Swift-code (BIC): BFSWDE33
IBAN: DE773702 0500 0008 2614 00
Reference: 91000 – 04311 – „Tennant Name“
Living costs and fees:
Student social fee incl. public transportation semester ticket (compulsory): € 216,80
Lunch in the cafeteria: € 1,70 – € 3,50
Estimated costs / month (including rent): € 550 – 600
Students from non-EU countries will have to contract health insurance: approx. €75 per month.
Studying in Germany
Please refer to the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to get further information about studying in Germany.
-> Semester dates:
Winter semester: 1 October – 31 March
Summer semester: 1 April – 30 September
-> Application dates:
Bachelor: (starts every semester)
Summer semester 2013: December 2012 – 15 January 2013
Master: Begin of June 2013 – 15 July 2013
Please note that an application for a Master degree is only possible for the winter term.
-> Sport motor aptitude test (only relevant for the Bachelor studies and for the teacher training program):
The next Sport motor aptitude test will aproximately take place at the following days: Please click to see the Dates
If you wish to participate in the sport motor aptitude test you have to apply online. Please note that admission to the Bachelor study programme is not possible without having passed the sport motor aptitude test or at least having applied for it.
-> Amission & Requirements: Bachelor
• secured financing of the studies
• successful participation in the sport motor aptitude test (only for Bachelor and Teacher Training Program)
• a German language proficiency test for university admission (DSH 2 or TestDaF 4)
-> Admission & Requirements: Master
• a German university entrance qualification (secondary school leaving certificate, Abitur) or a foreign university entrance qualification equivalent to a German secondary school certificate. The document must be submitted in German or English language
• secured financing of the studies
• Certificate on completed university degree program of at least six semesters (according to Admission Regulations §3, 1a) including a diploma supplement/transcript of records. The documents must be submitted in German or English language.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation: Statement on personal interest regarding the study objectives, study program and its modules, the reasons for entering the study program, and medium-term personal career perspectives
• a German language proficiency test for university admission (DSH 2 or TestDaF 4). This is not required for the M.A. Sport Management program since the degree is held entirely in English. For further details see Sport Management.
Additional documents if existing:
• Proof of academic records (e. g. publications, scientific projects)
• Proof of professional experience (e. g. job reference, internships)
• Proof of sport practical experience (e. g. coaching license)
→ all documents have to be uploaded online as PDF-file.
In addition, applicants need to submit the following documents as a paper version with a short cover letter via regular mail:
- the printable version with summarized data
- a certified copy of the certificate of a completed university degree program (of at least six semesters inculding a diploma supplement / transcript of record)
Additional and required documents for the Master Sport Management (in English):
Applicants for the master sport management have to proof their english language proficiency by presenting the following test results:
IELTS British Council) 6,5
TOEFL (paper-based) 550
TOEFL (computer-based) 213
TOEFL (internet-based) 80
Please note: Applicants need to proove their participation in the test until the 15th of july! The test documentation of the TOEFL or IELTS scores can be handed in till the 31st August 2012.
• English native speaker as well as graduates holding a Bachelor of an English degree program obtained at a university within the European Union, the USA, Canada or Australia are not required to show this proof of language proficiency.
Application procedure
All applications must be made online. Others will not be considered. Only the certificate of a completed university degree program of at least six semesters including a diploma supplement / transcript of records can be handed in till the 31. August 2013.
→ Online Application – Bachelor
→ Online Application – Master
Partnerships
Please see the partnerships of the German Sport University:
International Course Offer
The following seminars and courses are especially designed for international students. The courses will be taught in English. They are open to all students at the German Sport University.
Please note, that only students who are already enrolled at the GSU can take part in these courses!
Contact
Source:
The German Sport University Cologne
