Exchange students at KISD study in the project-based Bachelor\/Master \u00bbIntegrated Design\u00ab. Except for a few events that are only offered to students in the exchange program, you study together with regularly enrolled students from different semesters and select projects in different areas of expertise. You will largely create your own semester program.<\/p>\n
To prepare for studying at KISD, different steps should be undertaken before and after your departure. On the following pages you will find information.<\/p>\n \n Nomination Deadline for the summer semester: April 15, 2027.<\/p>\n Nomination Deadline for the winter semester : October 15, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n \n The closing date for submitting the application online for the next summer term is November 1st<\/strong> (the summer semester starts in March) .<\/p>\n The closing date for submitting\u00a0the application for the next winter term is May 1st<\/strong> (the winter semester starts in September).<\/p>\n Please contact Angelica Salcines (salcines@kisd.de) if you wish to apply. She will be able to provide further information and details about the application process.\u00a0Please find\u00a0further information about studying at KISD as an exchange student\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n \n Based on your given information we will create your personal study program. As an exchange student you will study in the \u00bbIntegrated Design\u00ab program. You will be able to choose out of our 12 areas of expertise<\/a> the basis for an interdisciplinary and project-oriented design program, in which you can develop your individual main focus.<\/p>\n A new curricular calendar is published at the beginning of each semester with new projects and seminars. As an exchange student, you choose course units from this curricular calendar having the opportunity to adjust your semester to your interests within a certain framework. The new curricular calendar will be available on our website in August (winter semester) \/ in January (summer semester).<\/p>\n As soon as the new calendar is published, we will send you an email with further instructions about the course selection at KISD.<\/p>\n In general, studies at the KISD<\/a> are project-oriented. Besides these projects, studies are characterized by scientific seminars which are accompanied by lectures, technical seminars, and workshop introductions. Additional courses are also offered for example for short-term projects in order to teach specific know-how within a short period of term. The spectrum is completed by student work groups in which students contribute to everyday life at KISD.<\/p>\n All students at KISD get credits (ECTS) for their courses. The European Credit Transfer Accumulation System (ECTS) is based on the principle that 30 credits measure the workload of one semester. The workload of a full-time study program in Europe adds up to around 900 hours per semester and in those cases one credit correlates to about 30 working hours.<\/p>\n For international students it varies and depends on the specification of the home university. Please check how much credit points you have to achieve during your semester abroad.<\/p>\n At our official Welcome Meeting in the very beginning of the semester, you will get additional advice from us and have the chance to finalize your study plan. \n The official welcome meeting will be taking place in September and March each year. Make sure you arrive before this date. In this meeting you will be welcomed by the Dean, Director and mentors and get to know the International Committee.<\/p>\n At the beginning of October \u00bbCologne Resources\u00ab project starts. This is a compulsory one-week project for all the freshmen students at KISD and new exchange students. You will get to know the resources of KISD and Cologne, and will have a chance to work in a small group with one of our 14 professors. The subjects of these projects vary from professor to professor in his\/her respective field of teaching. On Friday, you will have your first public presentation. This project takes place only in the winter semester.<\/p>\n One week later, the regular projects and seminars start. Please check the curricular calendar and make sure to come in time to the first meetings: Always at the first meeting of a project, the final decision will be made regarding who can join the project: if you are not present, someone else will get your place.<\/p>\n There is an obligatory mentoring program for exchange students. You will be informed which professor will supervise you as a mentor. During the semester we will also have meetings with all exchange students. The International AG will organize international nights and excursions \u2013 for this we will need your ideas and support! \nOn this website<\/a> our International Office provides detailed information concerning your stay here at KISD, TH K\u00f6ln, such as accommodation, semester fees, insurance and other essential aspects. \n Our International Committee (IC) is responsible and in charge of all different international matters related to KISD. Taking care of the student exchange and our strategic partner universities is one of the main tasks of the IC. In case of a high demand of students the Committee decides about the placements at our partner universities. Currently the IC consists of two professors, the International Relations Officer and a student representative.<\/p>\n The International AG<\/a> gives a support to international students before and during their time at KISD and develops concepts for keeping in touch after studying in Cologne. In a strong collaboration with the Internatational Relations Officer the AG supports the international cooperations and activities at KISD.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since 2008 the International Relations Officer is the first contact point at KISD for international requests. Lisa Jan\u00dfen coordinates the communication with partner universities and informs exchange students, guest lecturers, and KISD students, who plan to study abroad.<\/p>\n Lisa Jan\u00dfen \n International Office<\/b><\/p>\n For all kind of questions concerning housing, visa, health insurance or to get an advice about scholarships and fundings, please contact the International Office at TH K\u00f6ln<\/a>. They have an office in Claudiusstra\u00dfe, so they are easy to reach to talk in person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\t\t
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Welcome Day<\/b><\/h5>\n
Cologne Ressources<\/b><\/h5>\n
Project and seminar start<\/b><\/h5>\n
Exchange Program<\/b><\/h5>\n
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Enrolment at TH K\u00f6ln, Accommodation, Semester Fees, Insurances and more<\/h4>\n\t<\/summary>\n\t
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International Committee at KISD<\/b><\/h5>\n
International AG<\/b><\/h5>\n
International Relations Officer<\/b><\/h5>\n
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Language Center<\/b><\/h5>\n