Study at the KU

More than just a degree: Your individual study program - sustainable and with close personal support. The KU is open to students of all faiths. The University's Catholic character stands for providing education that is rooted in values: The KU places particular importance on not only imparting specialist knowledge, but also social skills and actively encouraging personal growth and social commitment.

Our approx. 5,000 students learn and study in a welcoming atmosphere and benefit from personal supervision, an interdisciplinary study offer, excellent facilities and a global network of more than 260 partner universities.

Experience the KU

Discover the KU – our academic programs, campus life, international programs, and everything that makes studying here special.

Information for students

New at the KU? We have compiled all important information and tips for starting your studies here. We also answer questions on your degree program or program structure and you will find organizational information here as well.

Overview of full study offer

Discover our diverse study offer - From Bachelor's and Master's programs to teacher training.

International students

Would you like to complete your entire studies at the KU, or are you an international student interested in participating in an exchange program or one of our short programs? We’d be happy to guide you through the process and provide you with all the necessary information.

Tips and information for newly enrolled students

To help you find your way around the KU and feel at home right from the start, we’ve put together all the important information for our newly enrolled students here.

Studium.Pro

Studium.Pro stands for education with added value at the KU. Here, all students have the opportunity to broaden their horizons, take a wide range of courses regardless of their degree program, and further develop their personal growth.

News on studying at the KU

KU President Gabriele Gien, together with the spokespersons of the Student Representative Council, is delighted about the award “Most Popular University in Germany.”

28. January 2026

KU voted Germany’s most popular University for 4th time

There are awards that do not lose in significance even when they are awarded repeatedly: For the KU, this is particularly true for title of "Most…

[Translate to English:] Psychologie-Studierende testen ihr Praxiswissen

10. December 2025

Psychology Master's at the KU scores in all categories

The Master's degree program in Psychology at the KU is rated above average by students in all categories. This is the result of the latest ranking by…