Studying in Düsseldorf
In Düsseldorf our catalogue has 8 universities with 16 programmes (6 in English), including SRH, HUU, HSD. There are 2 Studienkollegs in the city. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
What to look for in Düsseldorf
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Düsseldorf.
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 Düsseldorf
All 8 universities →
SRH University
Applied sciences · 10 programmes
Campus here: Campus Düsseldorf
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
University · 8 programmes
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
Applied sciences · 7 programmes
Language schools in Düsseldorf
All courses →Studienkollegs in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
Düsseldorf · you are here
universities SRH, HUU, HSD
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 Düsseldorf
How many universities are there in Düsseldorf?
Our catalogue lists 8 universities in Düsseldorf.
Can I study in English in Düsseldorf?
Yes, 6 programmes are taught in English.
Do international students pay tuition in Düsseldorf?
No tuition fee at public universities — only the Semesterbeitrag.
Is there a Studienkolleg in Düsseldorf?
Studienkolleg Rheinland Privatschule Düsseldorf, Studienkolleg Düsseldorf.
Düsseldorf 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.