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Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

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Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf is a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It suits applicants who want a public German university and are checking a larger national system rather than a highly specialised profile.

  2. What you can study

    The available information identifies the institution as a public university, but no subject areas or degree programmes are listed. If you are considering it, check the official university website for the current programme catalogue before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm entry requirements on the university website. You should check the programme-specific language and document requirements, as well as deadlines and whether your previous qualifications are accepted for the course you want.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in the available information; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Düsseldorf will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The institution is in Germany, and the website is http://www.uni-duesseldorf.de/. Before applying from abroad, confirm the language of instruction for your chosen programme, how your qualifications are assessed, and what documents the university requires for international entry.

  6. How it compares

    Germany has 326 universities in total, so Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf sits in a crowded national higher-education system. Its public status and location in North Rhine-Westphalia may make it a straightforward option for students comparing German universities rather than seeking a private provider.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

What type of university is Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf?

It is a public university.

Which country is it in?

Germany.

What is the university website?

http://www.uni-duesseldorf.de/

How many universities are there in the country?

326.

Overview

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, named after German poet Heinrich Heine, is a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which was founded in 1965. It is the successor organization to Düsseldorf's Medical Academy of 1907.

Programs at Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

35 programs across 3 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Anglistik und Amerikanistik

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biochemie

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biologie

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Chemie

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Geschichte

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Informatik

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Musikwissenschaft

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Politikwissenschaft

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Quantitative Biology

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Endodontologie

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

European Studies

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Germanistik

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Industrial Pharmacy

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Jüdische Studien

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Kunstgeschichte

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Linguistics

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Medizinische Physik

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Modernes Japan

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Philosophie

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Science

Physik

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychologie

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Public Health

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time

Professional

Professional Medicine & Health Sciences

Medizin

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time
Professional Law

Rechtswissenschaft

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time
Professional Medicine & Health Sciences

Zahnmedizin

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

⏱ 3–4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Germany.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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