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KÖTHEN/DESSAU

➞ The city of Dessau/Köthen
➞ Study at Landessstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt

City of Köthen

Köthen is considered the "Bach city" in Anhalt. Historical personalities such as the composer Johann Sebastian Bach or Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, lived and worked in the city, which today has a population of around 29,000 and was first mentioned in chronicles in 1115.

Köthen's central, cultural hub is the former royal palace, where a variety of museums, the Köthen Information Center and the Köthen Palace Event Center await visitors with interesting and worthwhile experiences. Whether by bike, car or train, Köthen can be reached quickly and easily. The twin towers of the Jakobskirche church, built in 1400, greet guests from afar. The old town has been lovingly restored and invites you to walk around and explore. Historically, there is a wealth of interesting things to discover in the small town.

1 Bauhaus Welterbe Impression, © Agentur StilArt
2 Köthen, © Hubsteiger
3 ©

City of Dessau

Dessau is considered one of the centers of the German Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. The city has many facets and offers much to discover. Today, the city has about 81,200 inhabitants and is best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bauhaus and Dessau-Wörlitzer Gartenreich. It is surrounded by the unspoiled nature of the UNESCO Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve.

Dessau is the third largest city in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt and guarantees excellent economic location conditions due to its immediate proximity to the major cities of Berlin, Leipzig, Halle and Magdeburg, its favorable transport connections (freeway, federal highways, railroads, transport airfield, river ports) as well as its infrastructure and its subsidy policy.

4 Elblandschaft, © Stadtmarketinggesellschaft Dessau-Roßlau mbH
5 Gartenreich Welterbe © Stadtmarketinggesellschaft Dessau-Roßlau mbH
6 Schloss Georgium, © Stadtmarketinggesellschaft Dessau-Roßlau mbH

Study at the Landessstudienkolleg
Sachsen-Anhalt

At the Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt, with its locations in Köthen and Dessau, participants are optimally prepared for studies in Germany. The Studienkolleg's faculty consists of numerous teachers. Intellectual challenges, exciting experiences and international acquaintances shape the students' daily lives. A variety of activities provide opportunities for unforgettable experiences.

At the Köthen and Dessau campuses, students can participate in recreational activities such as university sports, language tandem programs, music sessions, international clubs, as well as excursions and various cooperative projects. In addition, the proximity to Magdeburg, Halle, Leipzig and Berlin offers almost unlimited opportunities for a varied study time at the Landesstudienkolleg.

7 Bauhausbauten Meisterhaus, © Agentur StilArt
8 Elberadweg am Bauhausgebäude, © Felix Meyer Fotografie
9 Bauhaus Welterbe Impression, © Agentur StilArt