Kolping University of Applied Sciences (Kolping Hochschule) is a private, state-recognised university in Cologne focused on health and social disciplines. Founded in 2019, it offers mainly part-time and dual Bachelor’s programmes designed to fit alongside work, with learning delivered through online teaching combined with periodic in-person workshops. Study areas include social work, health psychology, gerontology, and related practice-oriented fields. The university positions its programmes for students who want a flexible route into social and healthcare careers and who value structured support while studying alongside professional commitments.