Study a postgraduate course in Germany

A) How are academic courses in Germany structured?

B) What is a Fachhochschule - university of applied sciences?

C) What academic requirements must I meet to study at Cologne University of Applied Sciences?

D) What language skills must I have?

E) What courses can I study in Cologne, if I already have a first academic degree?

F) Who checks whether my first degree will suffice for the course?
additional:
Explanation: What is Anabin?

G) How can I apply for a course at Cologne University of Applied Sciences?

H) What happens when I have obtained a place?

I) How do I enrol at Cologne University of Applied Sciences?

J) How are the courses structured?

K) Can I choose the classes I want to take myself?
additional:
Explanation: What is an on-the-job semester?

L) Can I get financial support for studying in Cologne?

M) When does the semester start?

N) What opportunities do I have with a master's degree from Cologne University of Applied Sciences?