Berufskolleg Humboldtstrasse Köln

What Berufskolleg Humboldtstrasse Köln does

Berufskolleg Humboldtstraße Köln (BKH) is a public vocational school (Berufskolleg) in Cologne, Germany, established in 1958 and operated by the City of Cologne (Stadt Köln). It serves secondary-school students who have completed Hauptschule or Realschule, offering programs leading to German school-leaving qualifications ranging from Erster Schulabschluss through Fachhochschulreife and Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur). The institution operates from two campus locations in Cologne — Humboldtstraße 41 and Perlengraben 101 — and is organized into four specialized academic departments: Agrarwirtschaft (Agriculture), Gesundheit (Health and Social Services), Körperpflege (Personal Care/Cosmetics), and Textiltechnik (Textile Technology). It also operates Internationale Förderklassen (international support classes) within the Gesundheit department, serving non-German-speaking newcomer students.

BKH's core educational portfolio spans Berufsschule (dual-track apprentice training), Berufsfachschule (full-time vocational programs), Ausbildungsvorbereitung (vocational preparation), and Berufliches Gymnasium (vocational high school). The school maintains a defined technical infrastructure, including CAD workstations for textile pattern design using Grafis software with plotter output, Adobe Creative Suite for media production, and dedicated sewing facilities underpinning the Textiltechnik department's 3-year state-certified Bekleidungstechnische/r Assistent/in (clothing technology assistant) program. Programs integrate theoretical instruction with practical industry training, including 4-week internships for textile students, and culminate in annual Modenschau (fashion show) events held at IHK Köln venues.

As a government educational institution, BKH does not generate commercial revenue; education is tuition-free with certain programs eligible for federal training assistance (BAföG). The school is funded through the municipal education budget of the City of Cologne and has no external investors, shareholders, or corporate parent. Its stakeholder ecosystem includes partnerships with Joseph-Dumont-Berufskolleg (joint fashion shows), Uniklinik Köln (nursing/healthcare orientation), 1. FC Köln (elite youth athlete support), IHK Köln (event venues), industry companies for textile internships, and a Förderverein support association. The institution has received the Gütesiegel from QuaLis NRW for individual student promotion and joined the national Schule der Vielfalt anti-discrimination network in July 2025.

Name

Berufskolleg Humboldtstrasse Köln

Legal name

Berufskolleg Humboldtstraße

Website

https://berufskolleg-humboldtstr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufskolleg Humboldtstraße Köln (BKH) is a public vocational school in Cologne, Germany, operated by the City of Cologne. Founded in 1958, it offers four departments — agriculture, health, cosmetics, and textile technology — with programs from Erster Schulabschluss to Abitur.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Technical training
• Agricultural education
• Health training
• Body care education

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg Humboldtstraße Köln is a public vocational school in Cologne, Germany, providing dual vocational education across four specialized departments: Agrarwirtschaft (Agriculture), Gesundheit (Health), Körperpflege (Body Care), and Textiltechnik (Textile Technology). Founded in 1958 and operated by the City of Cologne, the school combines classroom-based instruction with practical apprenticeships, operating across two campus locations in Humboldtstraße and Perlengraben.

Product overview

Berufskolleg Humboldtstraße is a German vocational college (Berufskolleg) with four educational departments: Agrarwirtschaft (Agriculture), Gesundheit (Health and Social Services), Körperpflege (Personal Care/Cosmetics), and Textiltechnik (Textile Technology). The school offers a comprehensive range of vocational education programs including Berufsschule (apprentice training), Berufsfachschule (full-time vocational programs), Ausbildungsvorbereitung (vocational preparation), and Berufliches Gymnasium (vocational high school). Programs lead to various qualifications including Erster Schulabschluss, Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA), Fachhochschulreife (FHR), and Allgemeine Hochschulreife (AHR). Key specialized programs include the 3-year state-certified Bekleidungstechnische/r Assistent/in program with CAD and Adobe Creative Suite training. The school operates from two locations: Humboldtstraße and Perlengraben in Cologne, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agrarwirtschaft (Agriculture) Programs

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joseph-Dumont-BerufskollegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation partner for joint projects including annual fashion shows (Modenschau) and student-led workshops. The two schools collaborate on fashion shows where BKH textile students present their work with Joseph-Dumont students organizing the event. Also collaborated on health promotion workshops where BKH health students led workshops for Joseph-Dumont students.
• Uniklinik KölnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for nursing orientation days where former students and Uniklinik staff introduce current students to nursing training opportunities. Supports practical training orientation for health and care programs.
• Förderverein (Supporting Association)minorOthersThe school's support association (Förderverein) provides funding for various student projects and activities, including creative projects like the dadaist costume inspiration project.
• Textile and Clothing Industry CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partners provide internships, factory visit opportunities, and potential employment for textile technology students. The 3-year textile assistant program includes 4-week internships in industry companies, potentially abroad.
• 1. FC KölnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting student-athletes. Students from the school who are part of the U19 football team (1. FC Köln) can combine their sporting careers with education, demonstrating the school's support for elite youth sports.
• IHK zu Köln (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion shows have been held at IHK facilities (Börsensaal), indicating collaboration with the local business chamber for student showcase events.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Joseph-Dumont-Berufskolleg: Another Cologne-based Berufskolleg with overlapping vocational programs and a documented cooperative partnership with BKH including joint Modenschau events. Directly comparable as a same-system, same-geography peer with similar municipal oversight.
• Berufskolleg Köln-Mülheim: Vocational school within the Cologne municipal system offering Berufsschule and Berufsfachschule programs. Comparable in governance structure (Stadt Köln oversight), funding model, and program mix.
• Berufskolleg für Gestaltung Köln: Cologne Berufskolleg specializing in design-related vocational programs including textile/fashion. Closest functional peer to BKH's Textiltechnik department with comparable CAD and design tooling investments.
• Berufskolleg an der Lindenstraße Köln: Cologne Berufskolleg offering comparable vocational education pathways across multiple departments, serving the same regional student population through the same Schüler-Online enrollment system.
• Max-Weber-Berufskolleg Köln: Municipal Berufskolleg in Cologne with similar departmental structure and credential pathways (MSA, FHR, AHR). Operates within the same NRW regulatory framework and serves overlapping student demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Modeschule Hetzendorf (Wien): Established Austrian vocational school focused on fashion/clothing technology with broader regional reputation and longer-running programs. Comparable to BKH's textile department as a regional incumbent in apparel vocational training.

Others

• IHK zu Köln: Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce serves as both a partner venue for BKH's fashion shows and as the regional body administering vocational credentials. Relevant ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Staatliche Berufsschule I Landshut: Bavarian state vocational school offering textile/clothing and other vocational departments within the same German Berufsschule system. Comparable institutionally but operating in a different state (Bavaria vs. NRW) and region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/modeschule_koeln
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/berufskolleg-humboldtstrasse-k%C3%B6ln

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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