Detailed introduction of University of Siegen:

Introduction

The University of Siegen is a modern public research-oriented comprehensive university located in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is famous for its international orientation and emphasis on interdisciplinary research and teaching. Its motto is "Shaping a Humane Future".

Overview

Number of students and faculty: In 2017, there were 18,618 students and 2,153 faculty, including 1,380 academic faculty and 773 administrative faculty.

Subject areas: Covering many fields such as natural sciences, engineering, anthropology, social sciences, economics, philosophy, and education, providing students with a rich and diverse range of professional choices.

History and establishment time

Siegen's history as an educational and research center can be traced back to the 16th century. In 1536, Count William I of Nassau-Siegen commissioned the Saxon educator and theologian Erasmus Sacerius to establish a Latin school.

In 1853, the Wiesenbau Landscape School was established locally, and later its focus shifted to civil engineering, and in 1962 it was renamed the State School of Civil Engineering.

In 1964, the Siegenland Pedagogical College was established, and in 1965 it became the Siegenland branch of the Westphalia-Lippe Pedagogical University, beginning its transformation into a comprehensive university.

On August 1, 1972, in accordance with the Comprehensive University Development Act, Siegen was established together with the other four comprehensive universities in North Rhine-Westphalia, and the Siegenland Pedagogical College and the Siegen-Gummersbach University of Applied Sciences merged to form the new Siegen University.

In 1980, the Siegen University was renamed the University of Applied Sciences, and on June 1, 1983, the Gummersbach campus was transferred to the Cologne University of Applied Sciences, and on January 1, 2003, the University of Applied Sciences was transferred to the University of Applied Sciences. On the same day, the school was officially named the University of Siegen.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: Excellent teaching quality, focusing on practical teaching and students' comprehensive literacy cultivation, using a variety of teaching methods and means, such as classroom lectures, practical projects, seminars, etc., to meet the learning needs of different majors and students. The school offers 108 degree courses, covering a wide range of disciplines from accounting to visual computing.

Scientific Research Strength: Fruitful scientific research results, broad and in-depth research fields, especially in interdisciplinary research. From 2011 to 2013, the four departments of the school received a total of 160 million euros in federal government funding and third-party research funds, of which the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering received 83 million euros.

Institutional Nature

Public research university.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on interdisciplinary research and teaching, breaking disciplinary boundaries, cultivating students' innovative ability and comprehensive literacy, so as to better adapt to the needs of diversified social development.

Focus on international education, actively carry out international cooperation and exchange projects, improve students' international vision and cross-cultural communication skills, and cultivate talents with global competitiveness. The school is a member of the Erasmus program, has established formal partnerships with 276 foreign institutions, and has a representative office in Beijing.

Focus on the personalized development of students, provide diversified educational resources and support services, meet the interests and needs of different students, and help students fully realize their potential.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering, German studies, teacher education, computer science, physics, economics and other disciplines are key disciplines of the University of Siegen, and have a high reputation in Germany.

Key laboratories: The school has 23 scientific research centers, such as the Institute of Media Research, the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of European Regional Studies, the Kant Review Center, the Cultural Ecology and Literature Teaching and Research Center, the Siegen Social Science Education and Research Education Center, the Siegen Particle Physics Center, the Micro-Nano Technology Research Center, etc.

Department Settings

The school has a total of four colleges, namely:

School of Philosophy: Covering majors such as philosophy, history, literature, media studies, education, theology, etc., focusing on cultivating students' theoretical literacy and research capabilities in the humanities and social sciences.

School of Education and Art: Including professional directions such as educational science, art education, and music education, it is committed to cultivating professional talents and art educators in the field of education.

School of Economics: It has majors such as economics, business administration, accounting, and finance, and focuses on cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical ability in the field of economic management.

School of Natural Sciences and Engineering: It involves multiple natural science and engineering disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, mechanical manufacturing, electronic technology, information technology, and construction technology, providing students with systematic theoretical learning and practical opportunities, and cultivating students' ability in natural science and engineering technology innovation.

Ranking

In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, it is in the 1001-1200 range.

In the QS World University Subject Rankings, it is in the 501-550 range.

In the European University Rankings, it ranks 129th in Western Europe and 473rd in Europe.

Fees

As a public university in Germany, tuition fees are usually not charged, but a registration fee of about 300 euros is required per semester.

Campus

Campus environment: Siegen is located in the center of a beautiful mountainous area. It is one of the cities with the highest greening rate in Germany and is known as the green lungs of North Rhine-Westphalia. The campus is integrated with the city. Different professional classes and different functional departments of the school are distributed in every corner of the city, forming a unique campus atmosphere.

Campus facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., which provide strong support for students and teachers' learning and research. In addition, there are student dormitories, canteens, sports centers and other living facilities to meet students' daily needs.