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Overview

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, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1972, Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen. BUW provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 54-year-old German higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. BUW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Control Typepublic

Entity

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bergische Universität Wuppertal' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Wuppertal
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym BUW
Founded 1972
Motto
Colours Green
Mascot Lion

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Location

Address Gauss-Strasse 20
Wuppertal
42119 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Bergische Universität Wuppertal's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Bergische Universität Wuppertal Phone Number (202) 439 2181
Bergische Universität Wuppertal Fax Number (202) 439 3856
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Website

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University of Wuppertal's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bergische Universität Wuppertal's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

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


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Bergische Universität Wuppertal as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bergische Universität Wuppertal 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 Bergische Universität Wuppertal's academic range and degree level offering.



Bergische Universität Wuppertal: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bergische Universität Wuppertal categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bergische Universität Wuppertal.



Bergische Universität 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Bergische Universität Wuppertal Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Bergische Universität Wuppertal website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Bergische Universität Wuppertal has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Bergische Universität Wuppertal 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Wuppertal has more than 1500 international students.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Admission Office Admission Office

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

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Size and Profile


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Bergische Universität Wuppertal has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Control Type Control Type

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Entity Type Entity Type

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Bergische Universität Wuppertal adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Library


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Housing University Housing

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Services


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Bergische Universität Wuppertal's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Bergische Universität Wuppertal consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Business and Economics / Schumpeter School of Business and Economics
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Natural
  • Sciences
  • Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering
  • Faculty of Electrical, Information and Media Engineering
  • Faculty of Art and Design
  • Faculty of Educational and Social Sciences
  • School of Education

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Memberships and Affiliations

Bergische Universität Wuppertal Affiliations and Memberships

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergische Universität Wuppertal public or private?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Bergische Universität Wuppertal profit or non-profit?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Bergische Universität Wuppertal in terms of enrollment?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Bergische Universität Wuppertal in terms of academic staff?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Bergische Universität Wuppertal a coeducational institution?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Bergische Universität Wuppertal use?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Bergische Universität Wuppertal affiliated with?

None.

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal admit international students?

Yes. University of Wuppertal has more than 1500 international students.

What is Bergische Universität Wuppertal's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Bergische Universität Wuppertal BUW?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Bergische Universität Wuppertal BUW located?

Bergische Universität Wuppertal is located in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Address: Gauss-Strasse 20.

Is Bergische Universität Wuppertal BUW accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Bergische Universität Wuppertal is accredited by Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (since 1972).

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal have a university library?

Yes

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal offer career services?

Not reported

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Bergische Universität Wuppertal have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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