University of Wuppertal

Wuppertal University (Bergische Universität Wuppertal) is a dynamic public university in Germany known for its interdisciplinary research culture and practice-oriented education model. Guided by the vision of “understanding the world, shaping the future,” the institution offers its approximately 23,000 students an innovative campus experience intertwined with science and industry.

Established: 1972 Dortmund, Germany
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University of Wuppertal

Located in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, the University of Wuppertal has been a center for scientific innovation and social technology transfer since its founding in 1972. Its broad academic spectrum, encompassing engineering, natural sciences, economics, design, and humanities, creates a creative ecosystem where different disciplines work together. Inspired by the region's rich industrial heritage, the university specializes in translating theoretical research into concrete solutions, thereby equipping its graduates with strong employability skills.

Spread across three main campuses (Grifflenberg, Freudenberg, and Haspel), Bergische Universität Wuppertal has adopted internationalization and equal opportunity as core strategies. Collaborating with over 100 partner universities worldwide, the institution offers its students a global perspective while also providing a vibrant social and cultural life thanks to its proximity to metropolitan areas such as Düsseldorf and Cologne. With its modern laboratories and “start-up” friendly structure, the university is an ideal academic home for entrepreneurial minds.

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee (EUR)
Applied Science 3 Years German € 636.62
Architecture 3 Years German € 636.62
Biology 3 Years German € 636.62
Chemistry 3 Years German € 636.62
Civil Engineering 3 Years German € 636.62
Economics 3 Years German € 636.62
Educational Sciences 3 Years German € 636.62
Electrical Engineering 3 Years German € 636.62
German Language and Literature 3 Years German € 636.62
Health Management 3 Years German € 636.62
History 3 Years German € 636.62
Industrial Design 3 Years German € 636.62
Industrial Engineering 3 Years German € 636.62
Information and Media Technologies 3 Years German € 636.62
Information Technology 3 Years German € 636.62
Mathematics 3 Years German € 636.62
Mechanical Engineering 3 Years German € 636.62
Occupational Safety 3 Years German € 636.62
Physics 3 Years German € 636.62
Political Science 3 Years German € 636.62
Psychology 3 Years German € 636.62
Social Sciences 3 Years German € 636.62
Sociology 3 Years German € 636.62

Departments Duration Language Annual Fee (EUR)
Applied Economics 2 Years German € 636.62
Architecture 2 Years German € 636.62
Chemistry 2 Years German € 636.62
Childhood, Youth, and Social Work 2 Years German € 636.62
Civil Engineering 2 Years German € 636.62
Computer Simulation 2 Years German € 636.62
Educational Sciences: Educational Theory and Social Analysis 2 Years German € 636.62
Electrical Engineering 2 Years German € 636.62
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2 Years German € 636.62
Finance 2 Years German € 636.62
Industrial Engineering: Automotive 2 Years German € 636.62
Industrial Engineering: Energy Management 2 Years German € 636.62
Industrial Engineering: Information Technologies and Digitalization 2 Years German € 636.62
Information Technologies 2 Years German € 636.62
Information Technology 2 Years German € 636.62
Management and Marketing 2 Years German € 636.62
Mathematics 2 Years German € 636.62
Mechanical Engineering 2 Years German € 636.62
Occupational Safety 2 Years German € 636.62
Operations Management 2 Years German € 636.62
Philosophy 2 Years German € 636.62
Physics 2 Years German € 636.62
Political Science 2 Years German € 636.62
Psychology 2 Years German € 636.62
Quality Engineering 2 Years German € 636.62
Sociology 2 Years German € 636.62
Sports Science (Exercise, Health, and Rehabilitation) 2 Years German € 636.62
Strategic Product Development and Innovation 2 Years German € 636.62
Sustainability Management 2 Years German € 636.62

  • 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) An Entrance Aptitute Test
  • (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.
University of Wuppertal