After Enrolment and Before the Start of Studies in Summer | Course allocation in KLIPS

You can register for the courses in KLIPS in the "2nd Beleghase (Allocation Phase) " from March 06 to March 26, 2026. If you miss this phase, you can again register for courses from April. 09. onwards; you can be sure of a place in almost all courses!

You can find further information on course allocation in KLIPS here at the KLIPS support desk

You can find out what you should do next after enrolment under "New at the Department?"

MA Welcome & Orientation - Social & Cultural Anthropology (SCA) |  Summer 2026

Join us for our welcome event where we’ll introduce you to our department, help you get oriented in Cologne and at the University of Cologne, and connect you with key contacts and support services – 

Date: Wednesday, 01.04.2026
Time: 11:00-12:00
Platform: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)

Please register here: https://uni-koeln.zoom.us/meeting/register/VQvR1cMCSzShkwItRwVAOw

Welcome to the Department of Social & Cultural Anthropology at the University of Cologne! Join us for our welcome event designed to help you get oriented before starting your studies in Cologne.

This informative online session will provide essential orientation for your upcoming academic journey and life as a student in Cologne, with particular attention to the needs of international students. You’ll learn about our department’s structure, research strengths, and the support networks available to you throughout your studies.

The welcome event will cover the following:

• Introduction to the Department of Social & Cultural Anthropology
• Department research areas and specializations
• Overview of faculty and staff members
• Orientation for life in Cologne (especially for international students)
• Key contact persons and support services
• Student advisory services and counseling opportunities
• Campus resources and facilities
• Information about the student community

This online welcome event is designed to provide you with comprehensive information about our department and your new academic environment. Facilitated by our department staff, there will be opportunities for questions and clarifications about what to expect as you begin your studies. Whether you’re coming from abroad or from within Germany, this session will help prepare you for your upcoming semester and life in Cologne. Come with your questions about our department and what studying anthropology in Cologne will be like!

MA Course Selection Guidance - Social and Cultural Anthropology (SCA) |  Summer 2026

Join us for an informal virtual info session where we‘ll guide you through program structure, course registration via KLIPS, and address your questions about starting your MA journey  – registration required 

Date: Wednesday, 08.04.2026
Time: 12:00-13:00
Platform: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)

Please register here: https://uni-koeln.zoom.us/meeting/register/CQd6rpr9QNCLKL1Ei_3CXg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This interactive online meeting will provide essential guidance on program structure and address both practical and academic questions as you begin your studies. While the session focuses on study skills, program structure, and course selection (KLIPS), it is designed to be flexible and open-ended, allowing us to address your specific needs and concerns

The session will cover the following:

• Programme structure
• Course selection & registration
• Self-administration via KLIPS
• Assessment & examinations
• Academic planning and study strategies

This session prioritises your questions and concerns. While we’ll cover the essential topics above, the discussion will be adapted based on what matters most to participants. There will be ample opportunity for individual questions and personalized guidance. Come prepared with your questions!