Detailed introduction of the University of Düsseldorf:

Introduction

The University of Düsseldorf, also known as the Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf, is a national university in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is also a well-known research university in Europe and the world, and is selected into the European University Excellence Group.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: The school has approximately 34,854 students and 1,700 teaching staff, including 3,887 international students.

Subjects and majors: There are 5 colleges, offering 50 different subjects of study, covering many fields such as medicine, humanities, natural sciences, law, economics, etc., and there are also many interdisciplinary and postgraduate courses.

History

In 1806, Düsseldorf was under the jurisdiction of the duchy of Joachim Murat, the brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte. At that time, there were only a few research institutes developed from the 16th to the 18th century. Murat intended to establish a university here.

On December 12, 1811 On 14 July 1900, Napoleon issued an order to establish a university consisting of five faculties in the duchy, but the idea was shelved due to the expedition to Russia.

In 1907, a medical school was established at the same time as the construction of the Düsseldorf City Hospital, which was initially used only for the continuing training of hospital doctors.

In 1919, the medical school briefly started teaching and provided medical training to combatants. In 1923, Prussia and Düsseldorf signed an agreement to restructure the medical school and began to formally train medical students.

After World War II, the medical school was rebuilt. On July 3, 1962, North Rhine-Westphalia took over the medical school from the city of Düsseldorf and decided to convert it into a university in 1965.

On January 1, 1966, the University of Düsseldorf was officially established, and the founding ceremony was held on February 14 of the same year. At that time, in addition to the medical department, there were also joint departments of natural sciences and philosophy.

On December 20, 1988, after 23 After years of debate, the school was finally named after Heinrich Heine, the son of Düsseldorf City who was most proud of it, and became the Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf.

Establishment time

In November 1965, the medical school was changed to a comprehensive university, and on January 1, 1966, the University of Düsseldorf was officially established.

School strength

Academic status: As a young but high-ranking university, it ranks 18th among the 45 key universities among the 113 universities in Germany.

Scientific research results: It has a top reputation and strong scientific research strength in the fields of economics, medicine, and biology, especially in biotechnology. Its biomedical research center has become the core of this field in Germany, and important biotechnology results often make a sensation in the country and even the world.

International cooperation: There are inter-school exchanges with universities all over the world, and cooperative institutions include the University of Nantes in France, the "Federico II" in Naples, Italy University, Peking University, University of California, Davis, etc.

Nature of institution

Public comprehensive university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' interdisciplinary literacy and practical ability, and encourage students to integrate and innovate knowledge in different fields by providing rich subject choices and interdisciplinary courses, so as to better adapt to the needs of modern society for comprehensive talents.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The Biomedical Research Center is an important scientific research institution of the school. It is in a leading position in research in related fields and provides an advanced scientific research platform for basic and clinical research on diseases.

Key disciplines: Medicine, biology, economics and other disciplines are strong. Clinical medicine, immunology and other majors in the medical field have performed well in the world university rankings; biological science majors in biology are also ranked relatively high; international economics in economics is its key development direction, and the economic law major of the law department is also well-known throughout the country.

Faculty

The school has 5 colleges, namely the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the Department of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Legal Sciences, and the Department of Economic Sciences. Each college has multiple majors, covering many subject areas.

Ranking

2019: In the USNews World University Rankings, the University of Düsseldorf ranked 25th in Germany and 339th in the world, including 158th in immunology, 257th in biological sciences, and 215th in clinical medicine.

2024: QS World University Rankings 851-900, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 ranked 251-300.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but may need to pay about 300 per semester. Registration fee and other administrative fees of about EUR 100.

Living expenses: Including rent, food, transportation, school supplies, etc., it costs about 800-1000 Euros per month, and the specific cost varies from person to person.

Campus

Location and environment: The campus is located in the south of Düsseldorf, with beautiful surroundings and convenient transportation, providing students with a good learning and living atmosphere.

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., which provide strong support for students' learning and research. The school library has a rich collection of books to meet the learning and research needs of students in different disciplines.

Living facilities: The campus and its surroundings are equipped with complete living facilities, including student dormitories, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, etc., which are convenient for students' daily life.