University of Wuppertal: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #739 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #304 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #54 of 369 | In Germany |
| #10 of 64 | In North Rhine-Westphalia |
| #1 of 2 | In Wuppertal |
| #196 of 2,325 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 132 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
- 40%*
* 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 28,834 scientific papers published and 702,955 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Materials Science, and Philosophy.
University of Wuppertal majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 280 | 3129 |
| 1994 | 288 | 3305 |
| 1995 | 376 | 3637 |
| 1996 | 363 | 4420 |
| 1997 | 371 | 4733 |
| 1998 | 330 | 4592 |
| 1999 | 422 | 5454 |
| 2000 | 392 | 5555 |
| 2001 | 395 | 5915 |
| 2002 | 525 | 7542 |
| 2003 | 545 | 7905 |
| 2004 | 515 | 8158 |
| 2005 | 571 | 9781 |
| 2006 | 548 | 10071 |
| 2007 | 588 | 11767 |
| 2008 | 572 | 13014 |
| 2009 | 668 | 14546 |
| 2010 | 760 | 15380 |
| 2011 | 831 | 19334 |
| 2012 | 909 | 23544 |
| 2013 | 877 | 26718 |
| 2014 | 823 | 27413 |
| 2015 | 957 | 30925 |
| 2016 | 1170 | 33267 |
| 2017 | 1038 | 33156 |
| 2018 | 1086 | 32770 |
| 2019 | 1307 | 38283 |
| 2020 | 1460 | 41404 |
| 2021 | 1582 | 49104 |
| 2022 | 1612 | 46105 |
| 2023 | 1638 | 52064 |
| 2024 | 1095 | 49109 |
| 2025 | 737 | 43462 |
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
- Privatdozentphilosopheruniversity teacherphenomenologist
- Biography
-
Peter Trawny is a German philosopher and professor at the University of Wuppertal.
-
Axel Downard-Wilke
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 60)
- Enrolled in the University of Wuppertal
- Studied in 1993-1996
- Occupations
- transport planner
- Biography
-
Axel Peter Carl Downard-Wilke is a New Zealand transport planner and engineer known for his advocacy for cyclists in cities. Born in Germany, he moved to New Zealand for his education, and from 1997 to 2005 he worked for the Christchurch City Council as a traffic engineer, where he became involved in various projects to improve the safety of cycling in the city. He then co-established a consultancy firm practising in the areas of traffic engineering, transportation planning and town planning. Downard-Wilke was a member of the technical team for the New Zealand Cycle Trail Project, and one of the lead authors of the New Zealand Cycle Trail Design Guide first published in February 2010.
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 | 359,000 |