Quick Summary
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1965. Ranked #420 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 35500 students including 13% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Life Sciences, Medicine, Philosophy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Germany's youngest but most research-intensive universities, located in a high-growth economic region with a focus on life sciences.
Subject Strengths
Life SciencesMedicinePhilosophyPharmacyBiology
Founded1965
TypePublic
Total Students35500
Intl Students13%
Faculty Ratio58:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size150 acres
Affiliated HospitalsUniversitätsklinikum Düsseldorf (UKD)
AccreditationGerman Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#420
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#251-300
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
82
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Biological-Medical Research Center (BMFZ), Center for Structural Studies (CSS)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should prioritize German language certification (DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4) as most programs are taught in German.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€11,500/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€12,150/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,800
Financial AidBAföG, Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD Scholarships
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 82 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Human Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional ties with major corporations like Henkel, Bayer, and Metro AG.
Industry Connections
Extensive collaboration with the North Rhine-Westphalia biotech and pharmaceutical clusters.
Notable Alumni
Heiko Maas, Ulrike Nasse-Meyfarth, Klaus-Michael Kühne
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Hochschulsport Düsseldorf facilities including fitness centers and athletic fields.
Student Clubs
Over 50 clubs including AStA, debate teams, and cultural ensembles.
Library Resources
University and State Library Düsseldorf (ULB) with over 2.5 million volumes.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Worldwide Exchange Program, Utrecht Network
Summer Programs
Available