Westphalian University of Applied Science
Gelsenkirchen, Bocholt and Recklinghausen. Three locations - one brand: the Westphalian University. Each campus shines with individual offers that are based on the regional infrastructure and industrial networking. Find out more about what makes our locations and life at the Westphalian University so special.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, North Rhine-Westphalia |
|---|---|
| City | Gelsenkirchen |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Students | ≈ 8,357 |
| Programmes | 3 programmes · 3 bachelor's |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students€0 Semester contribution€334.38
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €334.38 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Bocholt, Campus Gelsenkirchen, Campus Recklinghausen |
About the university
Knowing what counts in practice
That is our maxim: knowledge with clear practical relevance, knowledge with direct benefit for professional reality. We impart this knowledge through teaching and we manage it through research. In focus: the central social and technological developments of our time. The challenges of tomorrow are the building blocks of our university work today.
Promote talent
We encourage young talent regardless of their social background. Performance in the respective context of life counts for us. To promote this, we develop and implement new formats for promoting talent. In the meantime, 17 universities in North Rhine-Westphalia are following our example in talent scouting, and together we work in over 350 schools.
Going new ways
Universities have the task of providing impetus for innovations. Our aim is not to follow the mainstream, but to go beyond established paths. We think outside the box. For example, we established the first basic and advanced physics course at a university in North Rhine-Westphalia instead of joining the complaint about a lack of physics lessons.
Cooperate with each other
We see ourselves as partners of (regional) actors in science and business. For example, we are working with the Bochum and Dortmund universities and numerous companies to create new solutions for energy supply and mobility in metropolitan regions. We have acquired 4.5 million euros in funding for this through the “FH Impulse” program of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Personal and lively
Practical relevance and a down-to-earth attitude: This is what the Westphalian University stands for. We teach and research with enthusiasm and are always close to the students. Open doors are a matter of course for us, personal learning conditions are a prerequisite for successful studies. A degree that combines sound training with fun. You can read about how we do this on the following pages. Welcome!
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 3 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €334.38 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Gelsenkirchen: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Questions about Westphalian University of Applied Science
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Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.