Our home is the Ruhr area, but we are still international. True to our motto "Open-minded thinking", we are at home in Germany and recognised throughout the world. This is important, because science conducted at a university is only conceivable in an international context and only as an internationally oriented university can we live up to our mission in teaching and research,
And what could be more important and more beautiful than exchanging ideas across borders and cultures and engaging in dialogue with other universities, students, staff* and scientists*? Exactly: nothing
European & International Research Area
We are committed to the European Education and Research Area and see ourselves as particularly committed to European cooperation.
International Mobility in Research & Teaching
When it comes to the issue of international mobility in research and teaching, all groups at the university are important to us.
Partnerships & Networks
We explicitly promote the exchange of knowledge, of perspectives, of talents. We maintain partnerships with many universities - from China to Brunei to Peru.
Central Contact Point for International Contacts
Our International Office is the central service facility for international contacts. It looks after foreign students, doctoral candidates and prospective students, advises on admission and enrollment issues and allocates study places to foreign applicants. It is the contact point for UDE students who want to study abroad or are looking for scholarships to study abroad. It helps international guest researchers and inviting institutes to overcome bureaucratic obstacles and everyday problems. It offers support to professors, research areas or departments in concluding university cooperations, in establishing contacts with partner universities and in international projects.
Aurora University Network
‘Combining academic excellence with social engagement and societal relevance’ is the guiding principle of the Aurora University Network. The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is one of the founding members of the European AURORA network, which was launched in 2016 on the initiative of the Free University of Amsterdam and now comprises a total of nine members from across Europe, as well as one North American member.
Welcome Culture
Our special self-image includes a living culture of welcome that is constantly being developed further.
Internationalisation at Home
We see a core task of internationalization in shaping internationality and interculturality on the home campus.
Liaison Offices
