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Bergische Universität Wuppertal

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world rank  668

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Overview

Founded in 1972, the Bergische Universität Wuppertal (University of Wuppertal) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Wuppertal (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BUW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Control Typepublic

Entity

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bergische Universität Wuppertal' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Wuppertal
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym BUW
Founded 1972
Motto
Colours Green
Mascot Lion
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University Location

Address Gauss-Strasse 20
Wuppertal
42119 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Bergische Universität Wuppertal's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bergische Universität Wuppertal Phone Number (202) 439 2181
Bergische Universität Wuppertal Fax Number (202) 439 3856
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bergische Universität Wuppertal is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bergische Universität Wuppertal's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bergische Universität Wuppertal categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bergische Universität Wuppertal.



Bergische Universität Wuppertal: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Wuppertal has more than 1500 international students.

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Admission Office Admission Office

Gauss-Strasse 20
Wuppertal 42119
(202) 439 3836
(202) 439 2181

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Library


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Housing University Housing

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bergische Universität Wuppertal's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agency for Quality Assurance by Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS)
  • Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bergische Universität Wuppertal's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
  • uni-assist


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Bergische Universität Wuppertal 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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