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About HHU
University of Düsseldorf (HHU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Duesseldorf, Germany. HHU is a member of European University Association (EUA).
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 851 place in the world. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-250.
HHU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Duesseldorf, Germany
- Establishment year
- 1907
- Students
- 36,569
- Female students
- 58%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 277 |

HHU tuition fees
At HHU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
Study programs at HHU
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Quantitative Biology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Translational Neuroscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology - Variant one year
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Molecular Biomedicine
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
European Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Law
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Energy and Climate
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Genetic and Developmental Toxicology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Plant Ecological Genetics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Dentistry
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
In Vivo Investigations Towards the Early Development of Type 2 Diabetes
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Master Switches in Cardiac Ischemia
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Medical Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Molecules of Infection
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration and Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Manchot Graduate School - Competitiveness of Young Enterprises
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Business Administration and Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Algebro-Geometric Methods in Algebra, Arithmetic and Topology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Biophysics and Soft Matter
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Genetic and Developmental Toxicology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Identity and Dynamics of Membrane Systems - From Molecules to Cellular Functions
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Biotechnology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at HHU
Schooling in Germany lasts longer than in other countries. Therefore, it is impossible to enter a university immediately after the 11th grade — first, you need to eliminate the academic difference. There are special educational institutions for foreign students — Studienkollegs. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
Master's degree at HHU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 75 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 75
Doctorate degree at HHU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 80 points.
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
HHU campus
The suburban campus of HHU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Not only locals study at HHU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
To stay in Germany after graduation for another 18 months, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work without an offer from an employer. Graduates of HHU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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