Girls' & Boys' Day at the University Hospital Cologne

Are you a student who wants to know what it's like to work at the University Hospital? Then come to our open house.

Your Look Behind the Scenes

Medicine, Nursing, and Much More

What’s it like to do research? Why do people go through security screenings? What do firefighters do at the university hospital? At our open house, if you’re a student in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade, you can learn a lot of new things—and maybe even let go of a few preconceptions about certain careers.

Girls' & Boys' Day at the University Hospital Cologne

See for yourself

Curious? Then come visit us at the next open house at the University Hospital. We look forward to seeing you at Girls' & Boys' Day 2025!

Discover the University Hospital

Get to know us better

Apprenticeship or dual degree program? Internship or volunteer work? We offer you many opportunities to gain your first professional experience.

Here, you can choose from 16 different apprenticeship programs

No matter what career you choose: In a dynamic work environment and with a great team by your side, the training program is so much fun that many of our trainees don't even want to leave. And they don't have to, because we offer excellent opportunities for permanent employment.

Apprenticeship Programs

Are you still unsure which career is right for you?

Do an internship with us. In addition to nursing, you can also learn about other exciting careers here. These include some that probably wouldn’t be the first things that come to mind at a university hospital—such as administration or IT.

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FSJ and Federal Volunteer Service at the University Hospital of Cologne

During your year of volunteer work, you'll make a real difference in healthcare and gain exciting insights into a university hospital. Maybe you'll discover your dream job here?

More information about FSJ and BFD

We ensure access to health care

What exactly is a university hospital? And what are the benefits of working there? Learn more about what we do in research, teaching, and patient care, and what the university hospital has to offer as an employer.

More about the University Hospital

CIO Summer Academy: Insights into Cancer Research

The CIO Cologne Cancer Research Center offers a four-week summer program for high school students interested in the natural sciences. Together with mentors, you’ll work on projects, conduct experiments, analyze data, and gain insights into clinical trials.

Click here to go to the CIO