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Universität Duisburg-Essen

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Universität Duisburg-Essen: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Universität Duisburg-Essen is a public university in Germany that appears to offer diploma-level study across a set of applied and technical subjects. It suits international applicants who want a broad but clearly practice-oriented catalogue and are comfortable checking programme details directly on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    The university lists 24 programmes at diploma level. Example areas include Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Cyber Security, Healthcare Manager, Information Technology, Software & Web Developer, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology, Computer Engineering Technician, Electric Utility Substation & Relay Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, and Emergency Medical Science.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should start with the official university website and confirm the entry requirements for the specific diploma they want to study. Check the required documents, deadlines, and whether the programme has any language or qualification conditions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    No tuition fee is published for international students in the available information. The university lists costs in EUR, so confirm the current fee and any programme-specific charges with the admissions office. Living costs in Germany will still depend on your city, housing, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The programme language is not stated, so confirm that before applying. Also check whether your previous qualification matches the diploma entry route, what documents need translation or certification, and how you will handle visa, housing, and health insurance arrangements if admitted.

  6. How it compares

    Germany has 326 universities, so Universität Duisburg-Essen sits in a large national system where applicants can compare many options. Its main practical difference is the narrow published degree level: diploma study only, with examples that lean toward business, computing, healthcare, and technical fields.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Universität Duisburg-Essen

What type of university is Universität Duisburg-Essen?

It is a public university in Germany.

How many programmes are listed?

24 programmes are listed.

What degree level is offered?

Diploma.

What are some example subject areas?

Examples include Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Cyber Security, Healthcare Manager, Information Technology, and several technical fields such as Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Emergency Medical Science.

Overview

The University of Duisburg-Essen is a public research university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the university was awarded 194th place in the world. It was originally founded in 1654 and re-established on 1 January 2003, as a merger of the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg and the university of Essen. It is based in both the cities of Duisburg and Essen, and a part of University Alliance Metropolis Ruhr.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Germany.

Scholarships at Universität Duisburg-Essen

Partial

Working Student Scholarship

Richmond Community College

Created in response to working students and families denied full state and federal financial aid options due to their work.

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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