The Institute of History
The Institute of History at the University of Cologne is one of the leading centers for historical research and teaching in the German-speaking world. Combining a strong research profile with innovative teaching, the Institute offers an exceptional range of subjects across the discipline.
Our expertise encompasses Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary History, alongside regional specializations in North American, Iberian and Latin American and Eastern European History.
Cross-cutting fields such as the Didactics of History, public history, and global history are firmly embedded in both our research and teaching.
Through its long-established eStudies platform, the Institute supports students in developing academic skills, with particular emphasis on research methods and digital working environments.
Committed to academic excellence, we aim to advance historical scholarship through cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and a broad spectrum of expertise.
| Studierende: ca. 2.400 | davon Bachelor Lehramt GyGe: 788 | Eigene Studiengänge: 12 plus Verbundstudiengängen: 8 |
| Professor:innen: 20 | Abteilungen: 7 | Mitarbeiter:innen: ca. 70 |
Department of History
address
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Köln