New Master Plan: Duisburg Campus
New Master Plan for University Construction in North Rhine-WestphaliaCampus of the Future
A new phase of campus development is planned for 2026 at the Duisburg campus of the University of Duisburg-Essen. With new buildings and renovations, a ‘campus of the future’ is gradually taking shape: a place where innovative teaching, internationally competitive cutting-edge research and modern working conditions come together in ideal conditions – interdisciplinary, networked and open to synergies. Construction work is deliberately concentrated in specific areas so that teaching, research and campus life can continue as smoothly as possible during the construction period.
Workshop process: Public forums on the development of the Duisburg campus
Forum 1 - Kick-off
[24 February 2026] The first of three forums took place on 23 February 2026, marking the start of the public dialogue with employees, students and residents of the Duisburg campus. After an introduction to the topic, the planning teams introduced themselves and a thematic exchange and discussion of the task at hand ensued.
Forum 2 - State of Progress
[27 February 2026] Three planning teams, three visions for the future of the Duisburg campus: At the second public forum of the planning workshop, the teams presented their concepts and discussed them with students, staff and local residents.
Forum 3 - Public Presentation
Monday, 13 April 2026 – 4 pm:
Presentation of the designs, time for questions and suggestions
University of Duisburg-Essen
Duisburg Campus
LA Building - Room 0034
Lotharstraße 65
47057 Essen
Strategic Campus Development & New Master Plan
Strategic Campus Development for the UDE
[20 October 2025] Project Presentation by Chancellor Ulf Richter
New Master Plan II: Vision for the Duisburg Campus
[20 October 2025] North Campus, Central Campus and South Campus
Answers to your questions
FAQs
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