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Witten/Herdecke University

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world rank  1665

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Overview

Founded in 1982, the Universität Witten/Herdecke (Witten/Herdecke University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Witten (population range of 50,000-249,999 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), Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW / H) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW / H) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 42-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this German higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UW / H also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Witten/Herdecke University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Witten/Herdecke University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Witten/Herdecke University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Witten/Herdecke University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Witten/Herdecke University
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Alfred-Herrhausen-Strasse 50
Witten
58448 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Witten/Herdecke University Phone Number +49 (2302) 9260
Witten/Herdecke University Fax Number +49 (2302) 926 407

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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 Witten/Herdecke University'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 Witten/Herdecke University'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 Witten/Herdecke University'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 Witten/Herdecke University.

Witten/Herdecke University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 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

uniRank publishes below some basic Witten/Herdecke University's admission information.

Witten/Herdecke University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Witten/Herdecke University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Witten/Herdecke University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Witten/Herdecke University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Witten/Herdecke University's Admission Office Admission Office

Alfred-Herrhausen-Strasse 50
Witten 58448
(2302) 926 520


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Witten/Herdecke University.

Witten/Herdecke University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Witten/Herdecke University has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Witten/Herdecke University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Witten/Herdecke University's Control Type Control Type

Witten/Herdecke University is a private higher education institution.


Witten/Herdecke University's Entity Type Entity Type

Witten/Herdecke University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Witten/Herdecke University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Witten/Herdecke University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Witten/Herdecke University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Witten/Herdecke University's main facilities:


Witten/Herdecke University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Witten/Herdecke University's Library


Witten/Herdecke University's Housing University Housing

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Witten/Herdecke University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Witten/Herdecke University's main services:


Witten/Herdecke University'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.

Witten/Herdecke University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Witten/Herdecke University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Witten/Herdecke University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Witten/Herdecke University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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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.


Witten/Herdecke University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1983


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Witten/Herdecke University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK)

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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