University of Duisburg-Essen
The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is one of Germany’s largest and most dynamic public universities, hosting over 40,000 students across two modern campuses in the heart of the Ruhr region. Renowned for its interdisciplinary research excellence, UDE holds a strong global reputation in key fields such as nanotechnology, biomedical sciences, urban systems, and educational research.
Established: 2003
Duisburg, Germany
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Established in 2003 through the merger of two historic institutions, the University of Duisburg-Essen has rapidly evolved into a leading research university in Germany. Committed to diversity and educational equity, UDE offers a comprehensive academic spectrum ranging from humanities and social sciences to engineering and medicine. As a prominent member of the "University Alliance Ruhr" (UA Ruhr), the university plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and technology transfer within the region and beyond.
Embracing a truly global vision, the University of Duisburg-Essen fosters a vibrant, multicultural environment with students and scholars from over 130 nations. Through strategic partnerships with hundreds of universities worldwide, UDE provides its students with extensive opportunities for international exchange and global career development. With state-of-the-art facilities and a forward-thinking approach to education, UDE stands as an open-minded intellectual hub dedicated to shaping the future of science and society.
| Departments | Duration | Language | Annual Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Computer Science: Engineering-Media Informatics | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Art Sciences | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Biology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business Education | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business Informatics | 3.5 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business Mathematics | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Chemistry | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Civil Engineering | 3.5 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Communication | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Cultural Studies | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Economics | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Educational Sciences | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering | 3 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Energy Science | 4 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| History | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Human-centered Computing and Cognitive Science | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Industrial Engineering | 3.5 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Marine Biology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Mathematics | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3.5 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Medical Administration for Doctors and Sports Scientists | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Medical Administration for Economists | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Medical Biology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Medical Engineering | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Metallurgy and Metal Forming | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Molecular Biology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Nanoengineering | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Physics | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Political Science | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Psychology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Psychology: Business, Health and Education | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Social Work | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Sociology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Software Engineering | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Structural Engineering | 3 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Sustainable Innopreneurship | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Technical Mathematics | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Turkology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Water Biology | 3 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Water Sciences: Chemistry, Analysis, Microbiology | 3 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Departments | Duration | Language | Annual Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Studies | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Applied Computer Science: Engineering-Media Informatics | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Art and Design | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Automation and Safety | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Automotive Engineering and Administration | 2.5 Years | German | € 11450.00 |
| Automotive Engineering and Mobility | 1.5 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Behavioral Data Science | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Biodiversity | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business - Energy and Finance | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business Informatics | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business, Organization and Society | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Business: Management and Economics | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Chemistry | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Civil Engineering | 1.5 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Communications Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Computer Engineering | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Contemporary Eastern Asia Studies | 1 Year | English | € 699.60 |
| Cultural Sciences | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Cyber Physical Systems | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Development and Governance | 1 Year | English | € 699.60 |
| Digital Business Innovation and Transformation | 2 Years | German | € 18000.00 |
| Econometrics | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Economics | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Education in Adults | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Embedded Systems Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Energy Science | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Energy Science | 1 Year | German | € 699.60 |
| Entreprenurship | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Environmental Toxicology | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| German as Second Foreign Language | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| History | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Human Oriented Computer Science and Psychology | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1.5 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Market and Organizations | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Mathematics | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
| Medical Engineering | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Metallurgy and Metal Forming | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Migration and Globalization | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Molecular Biology | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Nanoengineering | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Physics | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Social Services | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Social Theory | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Sociology | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Software and Network Engineering | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Technical Logistics | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Theories and Comparison of Changing Political Systems | 2 Years | English | € 13000.00 |
| Turkish Language Teaching | 2 Years | German | € 699.60 |
| Water Science | 2 Years | English | € 699.60 |
- Achieve a YKS score sufficient for admission to the intended program at a Turkish university.
- CV
- German Language Certificate at A1 level or higher
- High School Diploma and Transcripts
- High School Diploma Score Over 70
- Motivation Letter
- Passport
- To take one of the internationally accredited and recognized examinations, such as Goethe, DSH, Telc, or ÖSD.
- (Depending on the Program) English or German Proficiency Certificate (C1)
- (Depending on the Program) English or German Proficiency Certificate (C1)
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- Passport
- University Diploma and Transcript
* The Application Deadline Varies by Department
** Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments
*** The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.
