University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) Summary
The University of Duisburg-Essen is a public university in the cities of Duisburg and Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is a large public research university with campuses in Duisburg and Essen. It consists of eleven faculties covering the humanities, social sciences, education, economics, engineering, computing, natural sciences and medicine. Institutional development 1655 - Duisburg was granted the status of a university by the elector of Brandenburg. The first institution in Duisburg was a school of theology, law, medicine and philosophy. Today its academic profile is dominated by humanities, languages, education, psychology, political science, sociology, economics, business, east Asian studies, computer science, data science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, public health and health economics. Location matters: the Duisburg and Essen campuses connect students to the logistics, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, public administration, cultural institutions, start-ups, research centers and internationally active companies of the Ruhr metropolitan region.
This master file represents a course portfolio of 19 undergraduate entries and 16 postgraduate entries. Where appropriate, subject combinations have been merged under their parent degrees. Undergraduate degrees include Applied Computer Science, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, later entries include Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Education. Postgraduate study Applied Computer Science, Automation and Control Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Computer Engineering, Contemporary East Asian Studies, Development and Governance to Public Health, Sustainable Urban Technologies, Water Science. Each course remains a parent qualification and specialisations are listed within the course entry rather than being incorrectly listed as an independent degree. This row highlights the major parent qualifications and keeps concentrations, subject combinations, teaching tracks and elective pathways within the proper degree, not as separate programs.
Admission is done at the program level. Applicants apply via UDE application portal, uni-assist, Hochschulstart or program-level route depending on qualification, nationality, subject and admission status. Master’s committees can evaluate subject credits, module content, grades, language evidence and other selection requirements. Before applying, applicants need to check teaching language, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Admission to doctoral studies is different from admission to a bachelor or master's degree. Admission usually requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision and formal acceptance by the responsible faculty.
Studying for a regular degree at UDE is tuition free. The contribution from the social and student body is €367.80 for the winter semester 2026/27. This is composed of €226.80 for the Germany semester ticket, €125 for student services and €16 for student representation. These institutional costs exclude rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs and personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is a reflection of the subject mix of the university, not a guarantyd placement scheme. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and a thesis developed in cooperation with an external partner can all help to improve professional readiness.
This master file represents a course portfolio of 19 undergraduate entries and 16 postgraduate entries. Where appropriate, subject combinations have been merged under their parent degrees. Undergraduate degrees include Applied Computer Science, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, later entries include Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Education. Postgraduate study Applied Computer Science, Automation and Control Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Computer Engineering, Contemporary East Asian Studies, Development and Governance to Public Health, Sustainable Urban Technologies, Water Science. Each course remains a parent qualification and specialisations are listed within the course entry rather than being incorrectly listed as an independent degree. This row highlights the major parent qualifications and keeps concentrations, subject combinations, teaching tracks and elective pathways within the proper degree, not as separate programs.
Admission is done at the program level. Applicants apply via UDE application portal, uni-assist, Hochschulstart or program-level route depending on qualification, nationality, subject and admission status. Master’s committees can evaluate subject credits, module content, grades, language evidence and other selection requirements. Before applying, applicants need to check teaching language, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Admission to doctoral studies is different from admission to a bachelor or master's degree. Admission usually requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision and formal acceptance by the responsible faculty.
Studying for a regular degree at UDE is tuition free. The contribution from the social and student body is €367.80 for the winter semester 2026/27. This is composed of €226.80 for the Germany semester ticket, €125 for student services and €16 for student representation. These institutional costs exclude rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs and personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is a reflection of the subject mix of the university, not a guarantyd placement scheme. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and a thesis developed in cooperation with an external partner can all help to improve professional readiness.