In 1907, Kohn enrolled in Breslau University (Universität Breslau, now University of Wrocław), a year before women were officially allowed to matriculate. She became the second woman to enter the physics department.
Kohn's enrollment in Breslau University (now University of Wrocław) in 1907 was a milestone, as it occurred before women were officially allowed to attend classes. This marked her beginning in the physics program at the university, making her a trailblazer for female students.