University of Vechta: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2798 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #846 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #110 of 369 | In Germany |
| #12 of 26 | In Lower Saxony |
| #1 of 2 | In Vechta |
| #855 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,540
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uni-vechta.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* The University of Vechta 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 equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Winter Semester: October – March; Summer Semester: April – September |
| Enrollment | 4,540 |
Research profile
University of Vechta has published 2,044 scientific papers with 17,949 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Law, Ecology, and Computer Science.
University of Vechta majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 8 | 9 |
| 1996 | 12 | 21 |
| 1997 | 9 | 30 |
| 1998 | 10 | 29 |
| 1999 | 7 | 53 |
| 2000 | 12 | 44 |
| 2001 | 14 | 55 |
| 2002 | 35 | 85 |
| 2003 | 20 | 69 |
| 2004 | 36 | 117 |
| 2005 | 19 | 131 |
| 2006 | 23 | 156 |
| 2007 | 37 | 258 |
| 2008 | 57 | 297 |
| 2009 | 34 | 321 |
| 2010 | 39 | 410 |
| 2011 | 61 | 490 |
| 2012 | 69 | 447 |
| 2013 | 99 | 535 |
| 2014 | 82 | 703 |
| 2015 | 92 | 751 |
| 2016 | 130 | 777 |
| 2017 | 107 | 923 |
| 2018 | 115 | 1117 |
| 2019 | 104 | 1200 |
| 2020 | 194 | 1539 |
| 2021 | 187 | 1964 |
| 2022 | 261 | 2339 |
| 2023 | 137 | 2733 |
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 Vechta.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Art Education, Biology, Business Administration, Catholic Theology, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Educational Sciences, English Studies, Ethics, Geography, Germanic Studies, Gerontology, History, Mathematics, Music Education, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sports |
|---|---|
| Master | Art Education, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Gerontology, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Religious Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Work |
| PhD | Art Education, Biology, Catholic Theology, Design, Education, Educational Psychology, English, Geography, German, Gerontology, History, Mathematics Education, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology |
| Habilitation | Art Education, Design, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, English, Geography, German, Gerontology, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Psychology, Science Education, Sociology |
University of Vechta faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Education and Human sciences | Business and Commerce, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Gerontology, Social and Community Services, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities and Cultural Studies | Catholic Theology, Cultural Studies, Design, English, German, History, Music |
| Faculty : Natural and Social Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Environmental Science | Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Gerontology | Gerontology |
| Institute : Spatial Analysis and Planning in Areas of Intensive Agriculture | Agriculture, Geography, Rural Planning |
General information
| Alternative names | Universität Vechta |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1830 |
| Accreditation | ZEvA |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1553 Driverstraße 22 Vechta, 49364 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |