A hub for music, a television capital, home to Germany’s largest university – as is often noted about Cologne, with its high concentration of universities and large student population – and the ‘fifth season’ – Cologne has plenty to offer everyone. Numerous up-and-coming designers, architects and restaurateurs have made their home in this city on the Rhine.
And right in the heart of it all, at Waidmarkt 3 and 9, you’ll find the private Döpfer University of Applied Sciences, which has been there since 2014.
And outside of your studies?
Trendy cafés and stylish shops invite you to explore; immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere or simply enjoy the relaxed ambience, for example on the nearby Rhine promenade.
An empty stomach isn’t much use for studying! That’s why our students can enjoy discounted meals at the nearby Café Goldjunge, just a stone’s throw from the HSD’s Cologne campus! Show your student ID at the café to get a 10% discount.
Please note: At Café Goldjunge, takeaway is the only option; there is no dining in.
Cologne is a lively student city. It’s easy to meet new people here. Did you know that currently around one in every 14 people in Cologne is a student? But Cologne doesn’t just offer a huge range of educational opportunities; it also provides plenty of options for leisure activities.
Cologne is a carnival capital, a media metropolis and a hub for cabaret and comedy. The Musicaldome hosts productions by international musical theatre companies. At the Rhein-Energie-Stadion, you can watch matches featuring Cologne’s football club, 1. FC Köln.
Detailed information on events, popular student hangouts and parties can be found in city magazines with their daily calendars,
including:
You can find further information on Cologne’s nightlife here, for example:
Underground: The "Heumarkt" station is just an eight-minute walk from our HSD campus in Cologne. Other underground lines (1, 5, 7, 9) and bus routes 106, 132 and 133 also stop here. The "Severinstraße" underground station is also only about an eight-minute walk from the campus. This station is served by underground lines 3, 4 and 17, as well as bus routes 106 and 132.
Bus: Bus route 142 takes you from the Südbahnhof district to us. You can also reach us easily from Cologne Central Station using routes 172 and 173.
Parking: There is a large underground car park for visitors within the Waidmarkt building complex. This is operated by IParking.
Alternatives: As an alternative to public transport, you can also reach us by e-scooter or e-moped. These are available from various providers and can be found throughout the city. You can also reach us via Uber or car-sharing services.
