University Duesseldorf
Germany | Düsseldorf, Germany
Germany | Düsseldorf, Germany
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, established in 1965, is among the younger higher education institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. Named after one of Düsseldorf's most renowned figures since 1988, the university is home to approximately 25,000 students who benefit from a modern, well-equipped campus designed for optimal academic pursuits.
As a campus university, all facilities, including the University Hospital and specialized libraries, are conveniently located within close proximity, ensuring easy access for students and faculty. The university boasts a strong reputation, supported by numerous collaborative research centers. Additionally, its location in the vibrant state capital of Düsseldorf offers an exceptional quality of life.
With around 20,000 students and 1,700 teaching staff spread across five faculties, the centralized campus fosters open communication and collaboration, driving innovation in interdisciplinary studies while strengthening connections between research and teaching.
The university’s five faculties provide a diverse array of 50 study programs, covering medicine, humanities, natural sciences, law, and economics, along with various interdisciplinary and postgraduate courses. Degrees available include Bachelor's, Master's, State Examination (Staatsexamen), and doctoral/PhD programs.
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) is a prominent public university in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 1965. As of 2025, the university is ranked between 251 and 300 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing it among the top 15% of universities worldwide, with particular recognition for its research quality, where it ranks in the top 10%. In the QS World University Rankings, HHU is placed between 851 and 900, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023 lists it between 301 and 400 globally. These rankings underscore HHU's academic excellence and research capabilities, solidifying its reputation as a leading institution in Germany and Europe.
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