Studying in Duisburg
In Duisburg our catalogue has 2 universities with 10 programmes (6 in English), including UDE, Folkwang Universität der Künste. There is 1 Studienkolleg in the city. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
What to look for in Duisburg
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Duisburg.
Transport and everyday life
Part-time work
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Health insurance
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Universities in Duisburg
All 2 universities →
University of Duisburg-Essen
University · 14 programmes
Folkwang University of the Arts
Art and music · 2 programmes
Campus here: Campus Duisburg
Language courses
There are no language schools in Duisburg in our catalogue. The nearest ones:
Studienkolleg in Duisburg
Duisburg and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
Duisburg · you are here
universities UDE, Folkwang Universität der Künste
Munich
Living costsfrom €943 / mo.
universities TUM, LMU, HM
Berlin
universities TUB, FU Berlin, HU Berlin
Hamburg
universities UHH, UE, SRH
Other cities of North Rhine-Westphalia
All 48 cities of North Rhine-Westphalia →Questions about studying in Duisburg
How many universities are there in Duisburg?
Our catalogue lists 2 universities in Duisburg.
Can I study in English in Duisburg?
Yes, 6 programmes are taught in English.
Do international students pay tuition in Duisburg?
No tuition fee at public universities — only the Semesterbeitrag.
Is there a Studienkolleg in Duisburg?
Studienkolleg Rheinland Privatschule Duisburg.
Duisburg or a cheaper city?
We'll pick a city for your programme and budget: first where you qualify with your certificate and language, then where life is cheaper.