University of Siegen: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #780 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #322 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #59 of 369 | In Germany |
| #12 of 64 | In North Rhine-Westphalia |
| #238 of 1,005 | For Animation |
| Top50% | For 126 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 17,805
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-siegen.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The University of Siegen is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or international equivalent. Technical secondary education (Fachhochschulreife) for certain courses |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July |
| Enrollment | 17,805 |
Research profile
University of Siegen is a world-class research university with 24,817 scientific papers published and 490,604 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Materials Science.
University of Siegen majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 126 | 972 |
| 1994 | 140 | 940 |
| 1995 | 175 | 1208 |
| 1996 | 170 | 1219 |
| 1997 | 156 | 1177 |
| 1998 | 196 | 1262 |
| 1999 | 205 | 1279 |
| 2000 | 200 | 1495 |
| 2001 | 234 | 1670 |
| 2002 | 343 | 2363 |
| 2003 | 321 | 2910 |
| 2004 | 377 | 3205 |
| 2005 | 364 | 3317 |
| 2006 | 432 | 3885 |
| 2007 | 434 | 4695 |
| 2008 | 519 | 5820 |
| 2009 | 577 | 7273 |
| 2010 | 666 | 8063 |
| 2011 | 759 | 10397 |
| 2012 | 817 | 13968 |
| 2013 | 862 | 18754 |
| 2014 | 944 | 19924 |
| 2015 | 1121 | 22747 |
| 2016 | 1527 | 25364 |
| 2017 | 1255 | 25684 |
| 2018 | 1245 | 27230 |
| 2019 | 1365 | 33086 |
| 2020 | 1408 | 36767 |
| 2021 | 1504 | 42578 |
| 2022 | 1508 | 38496 |
| 2023 | 1542 | 44720 |
| 2024 | 1237 | 40945 |
| 2025 | 706 | 35868 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 500 per semester (EUR) |
|---|
The University of Siegen has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Siegen.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Art History, Automotive Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business Computing, Catholic Theology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, European Union Law, Health Sciences, History, Industrial Engineering, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Social Work, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Master | Accountancy, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Education, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Finance, German, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, International Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Physics, Political Sciences, Romance Languages, Small Business, Social Sciences, Social Work, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering, Urban Studies |
| PhD | Architecture, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Education, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology |
| Habilitation | Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Commercial Law, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology |
University of Siegen alumni
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Uwe Boll
- Occupations
- film producerscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Uwe Boll is a German filmmaker. He came to prominence during the 2000s for his adaptations of video game franchises. Released theatrically, the films were critical and commercial failures; his 2005 Alone in the Dark adaptation is considered one of the worst films ever made. Boll's subsequent projects, released during the 2010s, were mostly released direct-to-video. After retiring in 2016 to become a restaurateur, Boll returned to filmmaking in 2022. His films are financed through his production companies Boll KG and Event Film Productions.
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Miriam Pielhau
- Occupations
- television presenterradio personalitywriter
- Biography
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Miriam Pielhau was a German television and radio presenter, author and actress.
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Maja Göpel
- Occupations
- university teachereconomist
- Biography
-
Maja Göpel is a German political economist, transformation researcher, and sustainability scientist with a focus on transdisciplinarity. In 2019 she co-founded the Scientists for Future initiative. Göpel is an honorary professor at Leuphana University of Lüneburg.
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Frank Schirrmacher
- Occupations
- writerjournalistessayistnon-fiction writer
- Biography
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Frank Schirrmacher was a German journalist, literature expert and essayist, writer, and from 1994 co-publisher of the national German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
University of Siegen faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Catholic Theology, English, German, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Romance Languages, Sociology, Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics, Computer Science and Economics, Business Law | Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Law |
| Faculty : Education, Architecture and Arts | Architecture, Cultural Studies, Education, Fine Arts, Music, Psychology |
| Faculty : Natural Science and Technology | Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Machine Building, Mathematics, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | Universität Siegen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Motto | Zukunft menschlich gestalten Shaping a humane future |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postfach Siegen, 57068 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 102,000 |