Your Application to the University Hospital Cologne

Have you found the right position but still have questions about the application process? Here you'll find all the information and tips you need about applying to the University Hospital Cologne.

The Application Process

Apply to the University Hospital Cologne

Apply now and become part of the University Hospital. You can find the individual steps—from applying to onboarding—here. We wish you the best of luck!

01

Online Form

We only accept applications submitted via the online form. You'll find it in every job posting.

02

Upload

Upload your complete application materials. File formats: JPG, PDF, PNG (max. 20 MB per file).

03

Confirmation

Once we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt.

04

Screening

After the deadline, we'll review everything. How long it takes for us to get back to you depends on the position.

05

Interview No. 1

If you're a good fit for the position, we'll invite you to an interview with the department.

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Interview No. 2

There may be a second interview if you or we still have any questions.

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Feedback

We'll call you within the next two weeks after your interview to give you feedback.

08

Employment Contract

As soon as we agree on the details and the staff council has given its approval, you'll receive the contract.

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Onboarding

With our onboarding event, we'll help you get off to a great start with us.

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"I would apply again and again."

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How to Ace Your Interview

Job Interview

Our Recommendations and Tips

Prepare for questions

We'd like to get to know you better. Why are you applying here? What's the story behind the various positions or gaps in your resume?

Earn points with your experiences

Show us that you're qualified for the job, both professionally and personally. Think ahead of time about what we absolutely need to know about you.

Schedule the appointment

Take your time deciding what to wear, and be on time. It's best to check the directions and parking situation in advance.

Be yourself

If you're nervous, just say so. Most of the time, that will help calm your nerves a little. Eye contact shows that you're engaged.

Don't drive yourself crazy

No matter how much you prepare, stay relaxed and think of the interview as a chance to get to know each other. We're only human, too, and we're looking forward to meeting you.

FAQs About Applying

We offer you a wide variety of job opportunities at the University Hospital—and not just in medicine and nursing. Click here to view our job openings.

Apply using the online form. You’ll find it in every job posting. There, you can upload your application materials. The following file formats are accepted: jpg, pdf, png, jpeg (up to 20 MB per file).
We can only consider applications submitted via the online form. Please make sure your information is complete and accurate.

Depending on the department where you'd like to complete an internship with us, you can apply through the application links or by email. You can find all the details here.

You may not have uploaded the correct file formats, or some files may be larger than 20 MB. The following file formats are accepted:

  • Cover letter, resume, and transcripts: PDF or Word
  • Photo: GIF, PNG, or JPG format

If you haven't found a suitable position, we'd be happy to receive your unsolicited application. We'll then review whether we have any opportunities for you that match your profile. This may take a little while, so please be patient. Would you like to submit an unsolicited application for a position in nursing or support services? Then click here.

You can! You can also apply for multiple positions using the online form. In addition, you can consent to having your data stored for a longer period. That way, we can contact you about suitable positions in the future.

After the application deadline has passed, we will review all applications received. The relevant department will then coordinate the rest of the process. As soon as there is an update regarding your application, we will contact you by email or phone.

Cologne University Hospital is a public institution. This means that we must follow specific legal requirements during the selection process to ensure that positions are filled optimally. Depending on the position, this process may take more or less time. As soon as we have an update, we’ll contact you by email or phone.

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary. The data will be deleted within 6 months after the application process is completed. For some job postings, we are assisted in the selection process by an external consulting firm, which is then also granted access to the application documents in compliance with data protection regulations. You can find more information about data protection at the University Hospital here.

Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse travel or lodging expenses for job interviews or job shadowing opportunities.

Please contact the primary contact listed in the job posting or the applicant management team directly and let them know that you would like to withdraw your application.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the person listed in the job posting directly. For any general questions, feel free to use our contact form.

Do you have any questions? We're here to help.