Information event: Study opportunities for seniors in Cologne!

Information event: Study opportunities for seniors in Cologne!

On August 28, 2025, an information event will take place at the University of Cologne aimed at those interested in guest auditor and senior studies. The event is organized by the Science and Public Coordination Office and offers insights and tips for successful orientation at the university. Loud uni-koeln.de The target group is aimed primarily at people who are in a post-professional or post-family phase of life, working people who want to expand their professional skills, and young people who want to orientate themselves before regular studies.

The information event begins at 10:00 a.m. and takes place in lecture hall XXV (Gutenberg lecture hall) in the WiSo wing (building 101) at Universitätsstraße 24. Here, participants have the opportunity to ask questions about enrollment and the courses on offer. Dr. Anne Löhr is available as a contact person for questions regarding content; She can be reached at +49 221 470 5934 or by email at anne.loehr@uni-koeln.de. For press inquiries, please contact Jan Voelkel at +49 221 470 2356 or j.voelkel@verw.uni-koeln.de.

Guest auditors and senior studies in detail

The University of Cologne does not offer a special senior course, but rather integrates older adults into continuing academic studies, making the institution one of the most popular universities for older students in Germany. How koelner- Wissenschaftsrunde.de According to reports, older students can take part in regular courses as guest auditors without being enrolled in a regular subject-specific course of study. The range of courses is not geared towards specific professional problems, but rather is based on the interests of the students.

This open and integrative approach enables older learners to actively engage with the content of their university studies. The August 28 event provides the first step in exploring this valuable opportunity.

Further information and upcoming dates

Further details about the event and the opportunities for guest auditors and senior studies can be found on the website gasthoerersenioren.uni-koeln.de available. Those interested are asked to register early as places are limited. It should also be noted that several events are planned for the winter semester 2024-25 that will further deepen the study options. For example, a dialogue afternoon will take place in the Cologne Historical Archives on October 10, 2024.

The University of Cologne not only supports the academic further education of older people, but also promotes intergenerational exchange and lifelong learning.