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Overview

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (University of Münster) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1780, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen. WWU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas 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 246-year-old German higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 10-19%. This makes it an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. WWU 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

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Control Typepublic

Entity

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Münster
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym WWU
Founded 1780
Motto wissen.leben
living.knowledge
Colours Ral 9004 and ral 5021
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Location

Address Schlossplatz 2
Münster
48149 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
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Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Phone Number (251) 83 0
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Fax Number (251) 83 24831
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University of Münster's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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



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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 Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 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

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 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 Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's academic range and degree level offering.



Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster: 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
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 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 Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster.



Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster: 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) 0-999 US$ (0-910 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 Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Admission Info


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely 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


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Münster has more than 1900 international students.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Admission Office Admission Office

Schlossplatz 2
Münster 48149
(251) 83 20001


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Size and Profile

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Size and Profile


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität MünsterThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Control Type Control Type

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Entity Type Entity Type

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 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.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 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.


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Facilities


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Library University Library

Yes Visit Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Library


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Housing University Housing

Yes


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Services


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Organisational Structure

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

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  • Department of Protestant Theology
  • Department of Roman Catholic Theology
  • Department of Law
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Medicine
  • Department of Education and Social Studies
  • Department of Psychology and Sport Studies
  • Department of History/Philosophy
  • Department of Philologies
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
  • Department of Physics
  • Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • Department of Biology
  • Department of Geosciences
  • Department of Music

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Memberships and Affiliations

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • German U15


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster public or private?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster profit or non-profit?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 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 Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster in terms of enrollment?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität MünsterThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster in terms of academic staff?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster a coeducational institution?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster use?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 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 Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster affiliated with?

None.

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster admit international students?

Yes. University of Münster has more than 1900 international students.

What is Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster WWU?

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 Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster WWU located?

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is located in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Address: Schlossplatz 2.

Is Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster WWU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is accredited by Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (since ).

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster have a university library?

Yes

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster offer career services?

Yes

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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