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Where to study in North Rhine-Westphalia

In North Rhine-Westphalia our catalogue has 48 cities with universities or Studienkollegs. Most universities are in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bochum. Studienkollegs are in 7 cities: Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bochum, Bonn.

Rules, universities and colleges in North Rhine-Westphalia

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia · 48

Questions about choosing a city in North Rhine-Westphalia

Which city in North Rhine-Westphalia has the most universities?

Cologne — 12 universities; Düsseldorf — 8 universities; Bochum — 7 universities.

Where are the Studienkollegs in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bochum, Bonn, Paderborn, Duisburg, Mettingen.

Does the city affect admission?

No — admission is decided by the university for each programme. The city changes your budget, housing and everyday life.

Should I choose the city or the programme first?

The programme: its requirements and language decide where you can apply. Among suitable programmes, compare cities by budget and housing.

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