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Universität Witten/Herdecke

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world rank  1795

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Overview

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, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1982, Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW / H) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen. UW / H 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 44-year-old German higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 70-79%. It is considered a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UW / H also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universität Witten/Herdecke's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universität Witten/Herdecke's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität Witten/Herdecke' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universität Witten/Herdecke's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Witten/Herdecke University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UW / H
Founded 1982
Motto Witten wirkt
Witten works
Colours Blue and white
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Location

Address Alfred-Herrhausen-Strasse 50
Witten
58448 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Universität Witten/Herdecke's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universität Witten/Herdecke Phone Number (2302) 9260
Universität Witten/Herdecke Fax Number (2302) 926 407
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Website

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Witten/Herdecke University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1983


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universität Witten/Herdecke's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universität Witten/Herdecke you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universität Witten/Herdecke Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Universität Witten/Herdecke: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Universität Witten/Herdecke Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universität Witten/Herdecke Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universität Witten/Herdecke 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 Universität Witten/Herdecke.



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

Admissions

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Universität Witten/Herdecke's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universität Witten/Herdecke is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universität Witten/Herdecke has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität Witten/Herdecke's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


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


Universität Witten/Herdecke's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Size and Profile

Universität Witten/Herdecke Size and Profile


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universität Witten/Herdecke has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


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

Universität Witten/Herdecke's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Control Type Control Type

Universität Witten/Herdecke is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität Witten/Herdecke 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.


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universität Witten/Herdecke's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universität Witten/Herdecke 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.


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universität Witten/Herdecke is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Universität Witten/Herdecke's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universität Witten/Herdecke's Library


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universität Witten/Herdecke Services


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universität Witten/Herdecke's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universität Witten/Herdecke Organisational Structure

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

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  • Faculty of Health
  • Faculty of Management and Economics
  • Faculty of Humanities and Arts

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universität Witten/Herdecke Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universität Witten/Herdecke public or private?

Universität Witten/Herdecke is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Universität Witten/Herdecke profit or non-profit?

Universität Witten/Herdecke 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 Universität Witten/Herdecke in terms of enrollment?

Universität Witten/Herdecke has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Universität Witten/Herdecke in terms of academic staff?

Universität Witten/Herdecke's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Universität Witten/Herdecke a coeducational institution?

Universität Witten/Herdecke is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universität Witten/Herdecke use?

Universität Witten/Herdecke 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 Universität Witten/Herdecke affiliated with?

None.

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universität Witten/Herdecke's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universität Witten/Herdecke's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. 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 Universität Witten/Herdecke UW / H?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). International students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universität Witten/Herdecke UW / H located?

Universität Witten/Herdecke is located in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Address: Alfred-Herrhausen-Strasse 50.

Is Universität Witten/Herdecke UW / H accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universität Witten/Herdecke is accredited by Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (since 1983).

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke have a university library?

Yes

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke offer career services?

Yes

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universität Witten/Herdecke have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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