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University of Wuppertal

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world rank  682

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Overview

Founded in 1972, the Bergische Universität Wuppertal (University of Wuppertal) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Wuppertal (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BUW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Wuppertal's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Wuppertal's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Wuppertal' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Wuppertal's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Wuppertal
Colours Green
Mascot Lion
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Campus Location

Address Gauss-Strasse 20
Wuppertal
42119 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
University of Wuppertal Phone Number +49 (202) 439 2181
University of Wuppertal Fax Number +49 (202) 439 3856

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Wuppertal's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Wuppertal's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Wuppertal's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Wuppertal.

University of Wuppertal: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

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University of Wuppertal's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Wuppertal's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Wuppertal a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Wuppertal's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Wuppertal's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Wuppertal has more than 1500 international students.

University of Wuppertal's Admission Office Admission Office

Gauss-Strasse 20
Wuppertal 42119
(202) 439 3836
(202) 439 2181

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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

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University of Wuppertal's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Wuppertal has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Wuppertal's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Wuppertal's Control Type Control Type

University of Wuppertal is a public higher education institution.


University of Wuppertal's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Wuppertal is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Wuppertal's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Wuppertal's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Wuppertal does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University of Wuppertal's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Wuppertal's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Wuppertal's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

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University of Wuppertal's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Wuppertal's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Wuppertal's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Wuppertal's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Wuppertal's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Wuppertal's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Wuppertal is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1972


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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  • Agency for Quality Assurance by Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS)
  • Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
  • uni-assist

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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