Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany | Duisburg, Germany
Germany | Duisburg, Germany
The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolitan region, is one of Germany’s youngest and largest universities. It offers a diverse range of programs, spanning from humanities and social sciences to economics, business, engineering, and natural sciences, including medicine. UDE is highly regarded within the international research community.
Research at UDE encompasses a wide array of topics, with four main cross-disciplinary areas: nanosciences, biomedical sciences, urban systems, and the transformation of contemporary societies. The university is home to over 43,000 students from more than 130 countries, enrolled in over 230 programs. A key goal of UDE's diversity management initiative is to ensure equal opportunities for students from non-academic backgrounds.
As a globally connected institution, UDE maintains partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide and is a member of the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), a strategic collaboration with two other universities in the Ruhr area. The UA Ruhr operates liaison offices in North America, Russia, and Latin America.
The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) ranks prominently in global university rankings. According to the U.S. News & World Report (2025), UDE holds the position of 306 among Best Global Universities. In the QS World University Rankings (2025), it is placed in the 801-850 range globally. Additionally, Times Higher Education (2025) ranks UDE between 251-300 worldwide. These rankings highlight the university's dedication to academic excellence and its significant presence in the global higher education landscape.
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