Universität Duisburg-Essen

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The study program focuses on the English language as well as the cultures and literatures of English-speaking regions. This includes historical and contemporary contexts and their representation in va...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The program teaches the fundamentals of computer science, mathematics, and knowledge from specialized and application subjects. Graduates are enabled through a foundation and method-oriented education...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The 4-semester core study includes computer science, mathematics, and business administration. A 2-semester specialization study is then completed in either Network Systems Engineering or Software Sys...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The goal of the Bachelor's program 'Applied Philosophy' is to orient the various areas of philosophy towards non-academic career goals (and not primarily towards the internal goals of the discipline o...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

In the new Bachelor's program 'Aquatic Biology', students learn to use modern biological methods to research biodiversity from the level of genes to ecosystems. These include methods from aquatic ecol...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Biology aims to provide students with the necessary professional knowledge, skills, and methods for a broad biological and career-oriented education, enabling them to work sc...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Business Administration provides the content and methodological foundations of business administration. Students acquire specialized knowledge and skills to recognize busines...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program comprises 180 ECTS credits distributed over 6 semesters. Students must earn 90 credits each in the core and specialization areas. The core area consists mainly of mandatory modu...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The goal of the program is to provide systematic orientation and methodological foundations of economics and business education/didactics. Students acquire knowledge and skills to recognize economic r...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The reformed Chemistry study model comprises a concentrated basic study (B.Sc.) of 6 semesters with essential learning content from a spectrum of core subjects in chemistry, followed by a four-semeste...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Christian Studies program focuses on the Christian faith tradition regarding its biblical origins, development in cultural and faith history, philosophical-intellectual development in the social c...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Civil Engineering provides solid scientific foundations and practice-oriented expertise, preparing students for the diverse requirements in the construction industry. Student...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The 2-subject Bachelor's program in Communication Studies guides students to develop a scientific approach to communication processes. The study includes theoretical foundations, application-oriented...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

This is a Bachelor's program for teaching at comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools (Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen) in Germany. Students acquire a total of 180 ECTS credits d...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Bachelor's program Cultural Management (Kulturwirt) is an interdisciplinary practice-oriented program following the ECTS system (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which combines c...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Bachelor's program in Dutch Studies includes a practice-oriented education focused on the teaching of linguistic-philological key qualifications and core content of the subject in the areas of lit...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Economathematics (Wirtschaftsmathematik) comprises studies in mathematics and economics as an application subject. The program is structured into different areas including fo...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Economics deals with the explanation and description of economic relationships and the possibilities for realizing individual and overall economic goals in individual markets or the economy as a whole...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

In the Bachelor's program 'Education Science', students acquire professional knowledge, skills, and methods that enable them to work scientifically, critically classify scientific findings, and act pr...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (B.Sc.): Electrical engineering and information technology are among the most important areas in industry and business today. Engineers trained in Germany as carr...

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Electrical engineering is an extremely versatile and innovative field whose systems and components enable our modern technologies - from production facilities to communication technology to vehicles a...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Energy Science is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Faculty of Physics with substantial contributions from Chemistry and Engineering Sciences. The program examines energy topics broadly from...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The study of French Language and Culture covers the areas of language practice, literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. In addition to solid language skills, which also includes a module on bus...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Students acquire fundamental knowledge, methods and theories of German Studies in the sub-disciplines of literary studies, linguistics, medieval studies, and German as a second and foreign language as...

Bachelor

Situated advantageously at the heart of Western Europe in Germany's largest metropolis, the Graduate School of Biomedical Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen integrates all PhD and MD graduate...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The history component of the study program aims to provide a research-oriented overview of the essential time periods and thematic areas of the subject, combined with the ability for independent histo...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The undergraduate program offers the opportunity to acquire in-depth foundational knowledge oriented towards current research questions. The focus is on the secure mastery of science-oriented subject...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

This interdisciplinary program provides broad knowledge and skills in the field of new media and human-computer interaction from the perspectives of computer science, psychology, and business administ...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Industrial Engineering program combines technical and business management knowledge. Students can choose between two main specializations: Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Information Tech...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program consists of core studies worth 120 credits (4 semesters) and specialization studies worth 60 credits (2 semesters). The program includes modules from Computer Science, Mathemati...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

This is a Bachelor's program for teaching at intermediate secondary schools (Hauptschulen, Realschulen, Sekundarschulen) and comprehensive schools (Gesamtschulen) in Germany. Students acquire a total...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Mathematics with an application field introduces students to the fundamental structures and techniques of mathematics, while also providing insights into applications. The pr...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering is broad-based and provides the necessary competencies over seven semesters to lay the foundation for a versatile and future-oriented career in mechani...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Medical Biology aims to provide students with the necessary professional knowledge, skills, and methods of biological-medical and career-related training, enabling them to wo...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program 'Metallurgy and Metal Forming' provides a general engineering education in the field of metallurgy and metal forming for the production and processing of metallic materials. Thr...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The BA program 'Modern East Asian Studies' (BA MOAS) combines a discipline (Political Science, Sociology or Economics) with the study of an East Asian language (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) and regional...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Molecular Biology program started in the winter semester 2019/20 at the Faculty of Biology. The goal of this interdisciplinary education is to understand the molecular mechanisms of biological pro...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in NanoEngineering offers interdisciplinary education at the interface between natural sciences and engineering. Nanotechnology involves developing structures and materials that...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor of Nursing is a foundational, dual scientific degree program leading to a first professional qualification. The program is divided into theoretical and practical components of university...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) is an interdisciplinary program that combines three disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of contemporary challenges. Wh...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

In the Bachelor's program in Physics and the subsequent research-oriented Master's program in Physics, students acquire professional knowledge and methodological skills that enable them to apply and c...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Bachelor's program in Political Science at the Institute of Political Science provides: specialized knowledge on governance and government systems, international politics, comparative political sc...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Psychology (B.Sc.) comprises six semesters with a total of 22 modules. It is designed to offer both all important fundamentals and application subjects that can be deepened i...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

In the Bachelor's program 'Social Work', students acquire professional knowledge, skills, and methods that enable them to work scientifically, critically classify scientific findings, and act responsi...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Sociology deals with the foundations, manifestations, and developments of human coexistence. It examines the structure of social entities as well as their emergence, change, and mutual interactions. T...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The study of Spanish Language and Culture includes the areas of language practice, literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. In addition to solid language skills, which also includes a module on...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

This is a Bachelor's degree program for teacher training at vocational colleges (Berufskollegs). The program requires 180 ECTS credits over 6 semesters, followed by a 4-semester Master's program with...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Structural Engineering focuses on planning, design, construction, and operation of buildings in the areas of structural, civil, transportation, and hydraulic engineering. The Bachelor's program first...

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

This is a Bachelor's program for teaching at primary schools. In the Bachelor's program, students earn a total of 180 credits (European Credit Transfer System). This is followed by a four-semester Mas...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Technical Medicine combines engineering sciences with medical fundamentals and offers interdisciplinary training tailored to the requirements of the modern medical technology...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's program in Technomathematics introduces students to the fundamental structures and techniques of mathematics. The aim of the program is to familiarize students with essential mathematic...

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

The challenge of "Water": Water is one of the most precious resources on Earth. Interdisciplinary knowledge is necessary to ensure that as many people as possible receive it in sufficient quantity and...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program 'Anglophone Popular Culture' focuses on popular cultural texts and processes of the Anglophone world in relation to historical, political and social contexts. The central qualific...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Anglophone Studies offers three specializations: American Studies, British and Postcolonial Studies, and English Linguistics. All three variants emphasize the study of linguist...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Automation and Safety builds on foundations acquired in relevant Bachelor's programs such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering or other programs with components in control...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Automotive Engineering & Mobility Management program offers an interdisciplinary combination of economic knowledge and technical expertise in the field of automotive economics and technology. The...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Biodiversity/Biodiversity Master's program is jointly conducted by two universities: University of Duisburg-Essen and Ruhr University Bochum. Both institutions have combined their expertise in bio...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Business Administration aims to provide students with opportunities for further specialization and qualification in their current or desired professional field. The program is...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

In the bilingual Master's program in Business Administration - Energy and Finance, students acquire the necessary professional knowledge, skills, and methods, taking into account changes and requireme...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Chemistry aims to enable students to independently apply scientific methods in chemistry theory and experimentation. Building on the foundation laid in the Bachelor's program,...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Christian Studies is jointly conducted by the Institutes of Catholic Theology and Protestant Theology, which offer all module courses together as a mutually complementary teach...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Civil Engineering offers specialized and research-oriented education that builds on the Bachelor's degree and is also suitable for external graduates. Students deepen their kno...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The 2-subject Master's program in "Communication Studies" is dedicated to the research of intra- and intercultural communication in the context of social, political, economic, and technological transf...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in "Communications Engineering" expands on the foundational knowledge from Bachelor's studies with advanced theory and various techniques of analog and digital message transmissio...

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

In the Master's program for teaching at comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools (Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen), students earn a total of 120 credits (European Credit Transfer...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Computational Mechanics (ISE) builds upon the scientific qualifications acquired in a previous Bachelor's degree by expanding specialized knowledge and practicing more speciali...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Computer Engineering (ISE) builds upon the scientific qualifications acquired in a previous Bachelor's degree by expanding specialized knowledge and practicing more specialized...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The program provides advanced knowledge in computer science and in the focus and application subjects. Compared to the Bachelor's program, which is foundation and method-oriented, the Master's program...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The MA Contemporary East Asian Studies (CEAS) is an English-taught social science-based program with a contemporary and interdisciplinary profile. The program develops three sets of core skills: 1) It...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The single-subject Master's program 'Cultural Management' teaches specialized knowledge, skills, and thought patterns from both humanities and economics. This means that the program combines a wide di...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master of Development and Governance is a one-year full-time degree programme taught in English. The programme combines teaching in several political science sub-disciplines (development studies,...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The continuing education program "Digital Business Innovation and Transformation" is designed for professionals and executives dealing with digitalization topics. It enables students to take a technic...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Dutch Studies program in the two-subject Master's degree is divided into four areas: Literature and Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Regional Studies (Netherlands and Belgium), and Language Practice...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program typically builds on a Bachelor's degree. The standard period of study, including the time for preparing the Master's thesis and completing all examinations, is 2 academic years or...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Econometrics is a four-semester, English-language master's program jointly offered by the TU Dortmund University, Ruhr University of Bochum and University of Duisburg-Essen (UA Ruhr Universities). The...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Economics program at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Campus Essen, aims to develop the ability to identify economic problems and critically evaluate economic concepts in terms of their contribut...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology offers a four-semester deepening of the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's degree. It also provides advanced scientific meth...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Embedded Systems Engineering provides skills for integrating hardware and software of computer-based systems for a wide range of applications, such as telecommunications (e.g.,...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

This Master's program is an independent part of the consecutive Energy Science program (4-year Bachelor's program and 1-year Master's program). It leads to the scientific completion of the degree prog...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Environmental Toxicology (EnviTox) is an integrated interdisciplinary Master Degree Program offered by the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2010. The study course offers knowledge on chemical proper...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in French Language and Culture builds on the Bachelor's degree program and provides advanced competencies in the scientific analysis of language, literature, and culture of France...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The program consists of three specialization areas: 'Literary Studies', 'Linguistics', and 'Medieval Studies', one of which must be chosen. Each specialization consists of four modules: (a) an advance...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The research-oriented Master's program 'Health Care Management' is offered by the Faculty of Business Administration at Campus Essen. The program has an interdisciplinary approach due to the strong so...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The research-oriented Master's program "Health Economics" is offered by the Faculty of Economics at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Campus Essen. In this program, students acquire the necessary prof...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in History and Theory of Art and Design is jointly offered by the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Folkwang University of the Arts. Students study both at the Essen Campus of...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

This is a two-subject Master's program in History (Geschichte). The program consists of modules in Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History, and specialized historical topics. Students must c...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Human-centered Computing and Cognitive Science (formerly: Applied Cognitive and Media Science) is an interdisciplinary study program that combines knowledge and skills in human-computer interaction fr...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Industrial Engineering builds on the preceding Bachelor's program or comparable programs and provides advanced interdisciplinary scientific competence in the fields of economic...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The bilingual Master of Science in Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik) offers an independent, second academic degree that focuses on scientific and advanced professional content and skills. Th...

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

In the Master's program for teaching at Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- and Gesamtschulen (intermediate secondary schools and comprehensive schools), students earn a total of 120 ECTS credits, with an averag...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The master's program combines theoretical training in International Relations with intensive training in Development Policy. Besides covering relevant theories and topics of International Relations (r...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Literature and Media Practice (LuM) provides graduates of the study programs mentioned under 'Subject Combinations' with a combination of in-depth knowledge of the current lite...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Management and Technology of Water and Wastewater (MTW³) is an internationally oriented 2-year interdisciplinary course addressing the global water crisis. The program focuses...

Master

The Master’s in Contemporary East Asian Studies (MA CEAS) is an English-taught, social science-based programme with a contemporary and interdisciplinary profile. The programme offers research-focused...

Master

The Master's programme in Modern East Asian Studies (MA MEAS) is an English-taught, social science-based degree programme with a contemporary and interdisciplinary profile. The programme provides rese...

Master

In recent years, the liberalisation of the electricity and gas markets in Germany and Europe as well as the need to decarbonise energy supply has led to a profound structural change in the energy sect...

Master

The course comprises the following compulsory modules: Applied Analytical Chemistry Applied Microbiology (Geomicrobiology/Hygiene) Chemometrics and Statistics Environmental Microbiology Water Chemistr...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Mathematics builds upon the Bachelor's program in Mathematics and aims to deepen and expand the foundation of skills, knowledge, and competencies acquired there. Students can c...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Mechanical Engineering is part of the International Studies in Engineering (ISE) program. It builds upon the scientific qualifications acquired in a previous Bachelor's degree...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Medical Biology connects biological research methods with medical questions. The program is structured with theoretical content in the first year and pure research in the secon...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Metallurgy and Metal Forming is part of the International Studies in Engineering (ISE) program. It aims to deepen and expand the scientific qualification acquired through a pre...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's in Modern East Asian Studies (MEAS) is an English-taught degree program on contemporary East Asia for graduates with a BA in East Asian regional studies, advanced knowledge of an East Asi...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in NanoEngineering deepens the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's program and teaches scientific methods for analyzing and developing complex nanoscale systems over four semeste...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

In the Two-Subject Master's program with the subject 'Philosophy', students acquire specialized knowledge, skills, and methods in the science of philosophy at a high academic level. Students are enabl...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

In the Master's program in Physics, students acquire professional knowledge and methodological skills that enable them to apply and critically classify scientific findings and to act responsibly, taki...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The four-semester Master's program "Political Management, Public Policy and Public Administration" offered by the Institute of Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen aims at providing b...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Power Engineering Master's program is part of the International Studies in Engineering (ISE) program. It builds upon the knowledge acquired in a Bachelor's degree by expanding expertise and practi...

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

In the Master's program for Primary School Teaching, students earn a total of 120 credits (European Credit Transfer System), with an average of 30 credits per semester. The program includes language e...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Psychology with focus on Work, Health and Education. The Master's program fulfills the criteria for a general Master's degree according to the German Society for Psychology (DGPs). To prepare for a br...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy meets the criteria of the licensing regulations for psychotherapists. The Master's degree is a prerequisite for...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Social Work (M.A.) is a generalist-oriented master's degree that qualifies its students for professional practice, leadership and socially formative positions, as well as for s...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Socio-Economics at the University of Duisburg-Essen addresses the growing need to examine current key social issues with interdisciplinary and pluralistic scientific approaches...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Sociology offers a research-oriented and 'general sociological' MA program. The program allows students to design a research-oriented MA study with their own focus areas and sp...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master of Science Software and Network Engineering is a project-oriented program that aims to prepare graduates for the application of modern methods in distributed computing system design and to...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program in Spanish Language and Culture builds on the Bachelor's degree program to provide advanced competencies in the scientific analysis of language, literature, and culture of Spain a...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Sustainable Innopreneurship offers education in entrepreneurship and innovation at the intersection of digital technologies, society, business, and sustainability. In small coh...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program is future-oriented and deals with the rapidly growing field of international flow of goods and services. The program provides knowledge in the technical design of logistics chains...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Technical Medicine offers a four-semester specialization for students who already have a first professional degree and want to expand their skills at a scientific level. Studen...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Master's program in Technomathematics builds on the Bachelor's program in Technomathematics and aims to deepen and expand the foundation of skills, knowledge, and competencies acquired there. Stud...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program 'Theorie des Sozialen' (Theory of the Social) responds to the growing need to examine current key social issues with interdisciplinary scientific approaches. The aim of the study...

Master of Arts (M.A.)

The Master's program "Theory and Comparison of Political Systems in Change" offered by the Institute of Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen combines a solid education in political th...

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

The aim of the program is to provide a systematic orientation as well as the content and methodological foundations of economics and economics education/didactics. Students acquire specialized knowled...

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Water is one of the most precious resources on earth. The growing demands for safe, clean and affordable potable water can only be met by increased interdisciplinary knowledge of water quality and the...

Other

The medical education comprises a six-year and three-month study of medicine and a 48-week practical training 'Practical Year', first aid training, a three-month nursing service, a four-month clinical...

Other

The Master of Public Policy is a part-time continuing education program designed for working professionals. The study is oriented towards the requirements of professional practice: Against the backgro...

Doctorate

Electrical engineering is an extremely versatile and innovative field whose systems and components make our modern technologies possible, from production facilities and communication technology to veh...

Graduate School of Biomedical Science (BIOME)

Doctorate

Mechanical and plant engineering is one of the largest and most future-proof high-tech sectors in Germany. By combining mechanical engineering with electrical engineering, measurement and control engi...

Doctorate

The Master's degree programme in Metallurgy and Metal Forming teaches the metallurgical and metal-physical fundamentals for the production, processing, heat treatment and refinement of metallic materi...

Doctorate

The Structural Engineering course of study is dedicated to the planning, construction, manufacture and operation of structures in the fields of structural engineering, civil engineering, transportatio...