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Witten/Herdecke University

country rank  111
world rank  1819

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University Overview

Founded in 1982, 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 (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW / H) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW / H) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 43-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this German higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UW / H also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Witten/Herdecke University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Witten/Herdecke University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Witten/Herdecke University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Witten/Herdecke University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

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

University Location

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

Witten/Herdecke University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Witten/Herdecke University is legally recognized 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

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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 Witten/Herdecke University 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

Witten/Herdecke University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Witten/Herdecke University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Witten/Herdecke University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Witten/Herdecke University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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



Witten/Herdecke University: 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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Admissions

Witten/Herdecke University Admission Info


Witten/Herdecke University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Witten/Herdecke University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Witten/Herdecke University'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


Witten/Herdecke University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Witten/Herdecke University's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Size and Profile

Witten/Herdecke University Size and Profile


Witten/Herdecke University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


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

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


Witten/Herdecke University's Control Type Control Type

Witten/Herdecke University 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.


Witten/Herdecke University's Entity Type Entity Type

Witten/Herdecke University 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.


Witten/Herdecke University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Witten/Herdecke University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Witten/Herdecke University 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.


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

Not reported


Witten/Herdecke University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Witten/Herdecke University Facilities


Witten/Herdecke University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Witten/Herdecke University's Library


Witten/Herdecke University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


Witten/Herdecke University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Witten/Herdecke University Services


Witten/Herdecke University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Witten/Herdecke University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Witten/Herdecke University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Witten/Herdecke University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Witten/Herdecke University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Witten/Herdecke University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universität Witten/Herdecke's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Witten/Herdecke University Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK)


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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