Change of degree programme within the faculty

Please note: It is only possible to start studying in the examination regulations PO 2021. In the winter semester 2022/23, studies in these examination regulations can only be started in the third semester at the most.

If you would like to change your degree programme within the faculty, you must apply for a place in the desired degree programme at the Student Administration Office. If you would like to apply for a higher semester, you must enclose a certificate of credit (semester classification) and a certificate of lateral entry with your application to the Student Administration Office. You can find the relevant information here.

If you have passed examinations in your previous degree programme that are compulsory examinations in the new degree programme, these will be transferred. Since these examinations cannot be taken again in the new degree programme and it is not possible to waive the transfer, you must register in writing at the Examinations Office after the transfer to the new degree programme has taken place and point out that you have already taken corresponding examinations at the University of Cologne.

If you have passed examinations in your previous degree programme that are compulsory elective examinations in the new degree programme, these will be transferred upon written application. A module passed in the previous degree programme cannot be taken again in the new degree programme. If you do not submit a corresponding application for transfer, another compulsory elective module must be taken.

If you have taken further examinations that you would like to have recognised in the new degree programme, you must submit a written application generated by the WiSo Credit Centre. You can find all information on the procedure here.

Change of degree programme within the Bachelor's degree programmes with an educational science component

Please contact the Zentrum für LehrerInnenbildung (ZfL) for information on the procedure for changing a degree programme within the Bachelor's degree programmes with an educational science component.