Detailed introduction of the University of Münster:

Introduction

The University of Münster, full name Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, is one of the largest and most famous public universities in Germany. It is also a member of the German U15 Alliance and enjoys a high reputation in interdisciplinary research such as medicine, business research, mathematics and chemistry.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: In 2022, there are about 44,600 students and 5,600 academic staff, including about 3,600 international students and about 700 foreign visiting scholars.

Subject areas: Subjects cover theology, law, medicine, economics, philosophy, sociology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, computer science, linguistics, history, education, psychology, sports science, music and many other fields.

History and establishment time

The history of the school can be traced back to the Christian school established in 1588. Philosophical and theological lectures began in the school in the 17th century. In 1771, the Archbishop of Cologne officially issued the official document establishing the National University of Münster with 4 colleges. The university established the Faculty of Law in 1774 and started medical courses. In 1780, it officially enrolled students as a university. In 1902, the Prussian Parliament decided to open a new law school in Münster. In the same year, German Emperor Wilhelm II upgraded the University of Münster to a comprehensive university and personally granted it its current name on August 22, 1907: Westphalia-Wilhelm-Münster University.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: With 15 colleges, 120 degree courses and about 30 research centers, it provides students with a wide range of learning and research options. Its faculty is highly qualified and experienced in teaching. It focuses on cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical ability. Many professional courses are equipped with internships or practical projects to improve students' employment competitiveness.

Scientific Research Strength: The University of Münster is a research-oriented university that has achieved groundbreaking research results in mathematics, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and life sciences. The school oversees two clusters of excellence, is the designated spokesperson for 10 German Research Foundation (DFG) collaborative research centers, has 10 Leibniz Prize winners working here, and has also received about 20 grants from the European Research Council (ERC) and 6 Max Planck Research Awards, demonstrating its excellent scientific research level.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to providing excellent research opportunities, high-quality teaching and strong support for young researchers, cultivating students' innovative thinking and practical ability, promoting cross-disciplinary integration, promoting the development of science and art, emphasizing equal opportunities and diversity, and ensuring that all teachers and students can learn and work in a respectful and equal environment.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Law ranked first in the 1997 Manager Magazine ranking; In the field of medicine, the University Hospital of Münster is one of the most recognized comprehensive medical institutions in Germany, with outstanding performance in transplantation, obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine, oncology, psychiatry, cardiovascular and treatment of rare or serious diseases; Economics also has a high level of teaching and research, and ranked first in 1997. Wirtschaftswoche ranks 4th in the ranking. In addition, mathematics, chemistry, biology, linguistics, political science and other disciplines are also the school's advantageous disciplines.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced scientific research laboratories and research centers, such as some laboratories focusing on cell biology, neuroscience, materials science, environmental science and other fields, providing good research conditions and facilities for researchers and students.

Department settings

The University of Münster consists of 15 colleges, including the Protestant Theological College, the Catholic Theological College, the Law School, the Business and Economics College, the Medical College, the Education and Social Sciences College, the Psychology/Sports and Sports Sciences College, the History and Philosophy College, the Language College, the Mathematics and Computer Science College, the Physics College, the Chemistry and Pharmacy College, the Biology College, the Earth Sciences College, and the Music College.

Ranking

2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: Ranked 188th

2025 QS World University Rankings: 367th

QS Subject Rankings: 23rd

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but may need to pay a certain registration fee per semester, generally around 100-300 euros.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Münster is relatively low, and the monthly living expenses are about 700-1000 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation, books, etc.

Campus

Campus distribution: The University of Münster is not a traditional campus-based university. Its teaching facilities and dormitories are distributed in the Palace Square, Cathedral Square, Prince Bishop Castle, Leonardo Campus, Hüffer Stiftung and Aasee Lake in Münster. The school's humanities department is located in the city center, the social science department is located by the lake, the natural science department and the medical department are located in the western part of Münster, and the university administration is located in the ancient Baroque palace next to Hindenburg Square.

Campus facilities: The campus is fully equipped with a library with a rich collection of books, a computer center that provides information technology facilities, and a language learning center that provides language courses and certificates. In addition, the school also has a sports club, Hochschulsport, which offers more than 100 sports courses, sports travel, continuing education and international championships. There are also various student organizations and clubs, such as AIESEC, AEGEE, Move, MTP, etc., which provide students with a rich and colorful extracurricular life.