About
The German Sport University Cologne is a public university located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1947, it is the only higher education institution in Germany focused exclusively on sport and exercise sciences. The university developed from the Deutsche Hochschule für Leibesübungen, which was originally established in Berlin in 1920. It was re-established in Cologne after World War II and gained university status in 1970.
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Key facts
- Global rank
- #2155
- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Founded
- 1965
- Students
- 6,016
- How to apply
- Direct portal
Programmes
Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.
Scholarships you could use here
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) · DAAD
India is eligible. Needs a relevant bachelor's degree (usually four years) with results in the upper third, and at least two years of relevant work experience after it.
Apply directly to the chosen course; deadlines depend on the course.
Official pageDAAD Research Grants: Doctoral Programmes in Germany · DAAD
Applicants from India with a master's degree (a bachelor's only in exceptional cases), whose latest degree is under six years old at the deadline and who have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months.
Portal closes 21 October 2026; funding starts October 2027.
Official pageDeutschlandstipendium · German Federal Government and private sponsors, awarded by universities
Open to students of all nationalities enrolled or starting at a participating German university. Awarded for grades, social commitment and achievement; pays EUR 300 a month for at least two semesters.
Each university runs its own application and dates.
Official page