University of Duisburg-Essen

Creative inspiration between the Rhine and Ruhr: the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is located in the European region with the highest density of institutions of higher learning. Created in 2003 by the merger of the universities of Duisburg and Essen, the UDE is the youngest university in North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the ten largest universities in Germany.

Both campuses are easy to reach and offer 37,304 students a broad academic spectrum with an international orientation - ranging from the humanities and social sciences to economics and the engineering and natural sciences, including medicine. Students from 130 countries are currently enrolled at the UDE.

In many disciplines the UDE ranks amongst the TOP 10 of German research universities. Over the past three years, research income has risen by approximately 100 percent, a development which is also thanks to the five main research areas: Nano­sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Urban Systems, Empirical Research in Education, and Change of Contemporary Societies.

The staff members share their enthusiasm for science and research not only with students. At the Children's University for example, budding scientists can get a taste of academic life on campus while exploring some everyday phenomena. The interested public can also learn about the UDE's current research themes and are invited to attend literary and musical events at the university.

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University of Duisburg-Essen

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