"Explaining things—
—has always been my thing."
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.
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.
Flexible Work Hours
Enjoy greater flexibility thanks to flex time, or work remotely up to 50 percent of the time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Time-Saving Organization
Our EasySoft software automates many of your administrative tasks, such as managing courses and participants.
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.
Do you still have questions? We look forward to hearing from you!
Your Opportunities at the University Hospital
Get to know us better
A Look Inside Our Training and Continuing Education Center
The Lindenburg Academy is the training and continuing education center of the University Hospital of Cologne and brings together the schools for healthcare professions under one roof.
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.
25
highly qualified educators
500
We offer apprenticeships in nursing
50%
Mobile Work Using a Provided iPad
70
Wards, outpatient clinics, and practice areas