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Universität Duisburg-Essen

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world rank  479

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Overview

Founded in 2003, the Universität Duisburg-Essen (University of Duisburg-Essen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Essen (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. This institution also has a branch campus in Duisburg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Universität Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Duisburg-Essen (UDE) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDE 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universität Duisburg-Essen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität Duisburg-Essen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität Duisburg-Essen' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large sized

Selectivity

Universität Duisburg-Essen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Duisburg-Essen
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UDE
Founded 2003 Origins date back to 1654
Motto Offen im Denken
Open minded
Colours Blue and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Universitätsstrasse 2
Essen
45141 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Universität Duisburg-Essen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universität Duisburg-Essen Phone Number (201) 183 1
Universität Duisburg-Essen Fax Number (201) 183 2151
Other locations Duisburg

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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 Universität Duisburg-Essen 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 Universität Duisburg-Essen'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 Universität Duisburg-Essen 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 Universität Duisburg-Essen.



Universität Duisburg-Essen: 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) 0-999 US$ (0-910 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

Universität Duisburg-Essen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


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


Universität Duisburg-Essen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of Duisburg-Essen has more than 7900 international students.

Universität Duisburg-Essen's Admission Office Admission Office

Universitätsstrasse 2 T02 S00 L12
Essen 45141
(201) 183 2014


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Universität Duisburg-Essen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 40,000 to 44,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universität Duisburg-Essen'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.


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universität Duisburg-Essen 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


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universität Duisburg-Essen's Library


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Housing University Housing

Yes


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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.


Universität Duisburg-Essen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2003


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering, Informatics/Computer Science, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN)
  • Agency for Quality Assurance by Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS)
  • Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA)
  • Accrediterungs-, Certifizierungs- und Qualitätssicherungs-Institut (ACQUIN)


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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 Universität Duisburg-Essen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Arbeitsgemeinschaft Elektrochemischer Forschungsinstitutionen e.V. (AGEF)
  • International association for physical education in higher education (AIESEP)
  • Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Medienzentren an Hochschulen e.V. (AMH)
  • Agentur für Qualitätssicherung durch Akkreditierung von Studiengängen (AQAS)
  • Akkreditierungsverbund für Ingenieurstudiengänge e.V. (AVI)
  • Center of Maritime Technologies e.V. (CMT)
  • Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Evaluation e.V. (DeGEval)
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Gesellschaft für Medien in der Wissenschaft e.V. (GMW)
  • Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK)
  • Innovationsallianz der NRW-Hochschulen e.V.
  • International Research Universities Network (IRUN)
  • Landesrektorenkonferenz NRW (LRK)
  • NanoMat
  • Société Européenne pour la Formation des Ingénieurs (SEFI)
  • German Society for Maritime Technology e.V. (STG)
  • University alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr)
  • Zentren für Kommunikation und Informationsverarbeitung in Lehre und Forschung e.V (ZKI)


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 Universität Duisburg-Essen 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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