Established in 1780, the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (University of Münster) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Münster (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 243-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this German higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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extremely selective
Name | Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster ![]() |
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Name (English) | University of Münster |
Acronym | WWU |
Founded | 1780 |
Motto | wissen.leben living.knowledge |
Colours | Ral 9004 and ral 5021 |
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Address | Schlossplatz 2 Münster 48149 North Rhine-Westphalia Germany |
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+49 (251) 83 0 |
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+49 (251) 83 24831 |
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The following Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Münster has more than 1900 international students.University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is a public higher education institution.
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
uniRank provides below an overview of Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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