German Sport University Cologne

The German Sport University Cologne (Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, DSHS) 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. The university offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as teacher training qualifications. Its campus is situated in the Müngersdorf district and includes extensive sport and research facilities. As of recent figures, the institution enrolls around 6,000 students.

Type

Public university

Founded

1965

Students

6,000

Also known as

DSHS, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln