Nursing Education at the University Hospital Cologne

Come to the largest and most modern nursing training center in the region. We look forward to meeting you.
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"Explaining things—
—has always been my thing."

Jorge Santos, educator at the School of Nursing at the University Hospital Cologne

Benefits of Nursing Education

Your Benefits at the University Hospital Cologne

Located in the heart of Cologne, our school for nursing professions offers over 500 training positions. Join our friendly team, which supports the next generation of nurses on their path to a career, and enjoy many benefits.

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Competitive salary and benefits

You can expect a permanent contract in the public sector with a salary based on the collective bargaining agreement, annual bonuses, and a company pension.

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Flexible Work Hours

Enjoy greater flexibility thanks to flex time, or work remotely up to 50 percent of the time.

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Learning Support Instead of Lecture-Style Instruction

Instead of using a traditional lecture-based approach, we aim to provide individualized support for the learning process and encourage self-directed learning through a combination of online and in-person sessions.

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Digital Instruction as a Priority

Whether it’s educational software or a learning app, a podcast, or VR headsets—we use the latest technologies and also offer you exciting professional development opportunities.

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A Wide Range of Practical Support Services

Thanks to our 70 clinics, outpatient centers, and specialized departments, the hands-on training our students receive is more diverse than anywhere else.

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Career Model for Nursing

With our own career development model for nursing, we offer you the opportunity to grow in a way that fits you and your life.

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Time-Saving Organization

Our EasySoft software automates many of your administrative tasks, such as managing courses and participants.

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Health and Preventive Care

With us, you can do a lot to improve your physical and mental health—whether through sports and relaxation classes, counseling services, or checkups.

Your life. Your career.

Career Model for Nursing

Let your interests and talents guide you, and forge your own path within the three career tracks: subject matter expertise, leadership, and education.

Would you like to lead a team?

Then a management career is the right choice for you. You can find out more in the interview with Martina Ostermann, Director of General Nursing Services.

Do you want to share your knowledge?

Maybe our educational program would be a good fit for you. Get some interesting insights from Dean Shams, Director of Nursing Education at the Children's Hospital.

Would you like to specialize?

Our professional career path will help you reach your goals. Hear from Samee Anton, Clinical Director of the Heart Center, about how she has grown in her role with us.

About the Career Model

Do you still have questions? We look forward to hearing from you!

Nursing Education by the Numbers

Anything but ordinary

Cologne University Hospital is one of Germany's leading university hospitals. It goes without saying that everything here is on a larger scale. Take advantage of more variety, more opportunities for continuing education, and more support.

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highly qualified educators

500

We offer apprenticeships in nursing

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Mobile Work Using a Provided iPad

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Wards, outpatient clinics, and practice areas