University of Wuppertal: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #808 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #320 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #58 of 369 | In Germany |
| #11 of 64 | In North Rhine-Westphalia |
| #1 of 2 | In Wuppertal |
| #187 of 2,119 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 127 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 22,601
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-wuppertal.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* The University of Wuppertal 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) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 22,601 |
Research profile
University of Wuppertal is a world-class research university with 23,321 scientific papers published and 406,985 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Wuppertal majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 242 | 2002 |
| 1992 | 301 | 2230 |
| 1993 | 264 | 2302 |
| 1994 | 269 | 2463 |
| 1995 | 322 | 2727 |
| 1996 | 351 | 3202 |
| 1997 | 336 | 3675 |
| 1998 | 303 | 3536 |
| 1999 | 378 | 4187 |
| 2000 | 343 | 4327 |
| 2001 | 346 | 4606 |
| 2002 | 471 | 5775 |
| 2003 | 491 | 5924 |
| 2004 | 446 | 5906 |
| 2005 | 471 | 7398 |
| 2006 | 471 | 7698 |
| 2007 | 507 | 8781 |
| 2008 | 451 | 9437 |
| 2009 | 570 | 10703 |
| 2010 | 632 | 10996 |
| 2011 | 640 | 13097 |
| 2012 | 659 | 14371 |
| 2013 | 775 | 15967 |
| 2014 | 649 | 17227 |
| 2015 | 766 | 18051 |
| 2016 | 1002 | 18905 |
| 2017 | 902 | 19088 |
| 2018 | 925 | 19826 |
| 2019 | 1094 | 22002 |
| 2020 | 1274 | 25355 |
| 2021 | 1317 | 29855 |
| 2022 | 1407 | 32107 |
| 2023 | 1307 | 34619 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Wuppertal gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | € 300 |
| Master's Degree | € 500 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
The University of Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal.
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 | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | American Studies, Architecture, Biology, Building Technologies, Business and Commerce, Catholic Theology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, English, English Studies, Fine Arts, French, Geography, German, Germanic Studies, Health Administration, History, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Latin, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Music, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Printing and Printmaking, Protestant Theology, Psychology, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Safety Engineering, Sociology, Spanish, Sports, Technology, Transport Engineering |
|---|---|
| Master | American Studies, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Automotive Engineering, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, English Studies, Family Studies, Finance, Fire Science, German, Germanic Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Economics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Printing and Printmaking, Psychology, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Social Studies, Sociology, Special Education, Taxation, Teacher Training |
| PhD | American Studies, Architecture, Art Education, Art History, Biology, Catholic Theology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Design, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Germanic Studies, Latin, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music Education, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Printing and Printmaking, Protestant Theology, Psychology, Romance Languages, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Habilitation | Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Design, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sports, Technology, Transport Economics |
Notable alumni
-
Peter Trawny
- Enrolled in the University of Wuppertal
- Graduated with doctorate in philosophy
- Occupations
- phenomenologistuniversity teacherphilosopher
- Biography
-
Peter Trawny is a German philosopher and professor at the University of Wuppertal.
University of Wuppertal faculties and divisions
| School : Architecture and Civil Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate |
|---|---|
| School : Art and Design | Fine Arts, Industrial Design |
| School : Business and Economics | Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics |
| School : Education | Education |
| School : Electrical, Information and Media Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Media Studies, Technology |
| School : Human and Social Sciences | Geochemistry, Pedagogy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports, Technology Education |
| School : Humanities | Catholic Theology, Comparative Literature, English, History, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Music Education, Philology, Philosophy, Protestant Theology |
| School : Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics |
| School : Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering | Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | BUW Bergische Universität Wuppertal |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Colors | green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Gaußstraße 20 Wuppertal, 42119 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 355,000 |