Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH
About
A university in Witten offers medicine, economics, humanities, and natural sciences; tuition starts from €14,000/year, with an IELTS 6.5 entry bar. The EU-recognised diploma comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa. Witten is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, with access to major employers in Düsseldorf and Cologne.
Witten is a compact Ruhr valley town with a tight-knit student community and affordable living costs—think €700–900/month for rent and food. The university sits at the heart of local life, giving you genuine connection to both your peers and the wider region's industrial and cultural identity.
Application deadlines
- WiSe (Medicine)Feb 1
Application window Dec 1–Feb 1. ~84 places, €250 application fee. Selection days late Jun–early Jul. Only ~84 places per year.
- Summer semester — Medicine only15 July
Confirmed, matches stored row. Application window 1 June to 15 July. Source: https://www.uni-wh.de/studium/bewerbung/
- Winter semester — Management, Philosophy/Politics/Economics (PPE), and other programmes with winter-only intake15 August
Confirmed, matches stored row. Rolling admission; apply by 15 August at the latest. No application fee if applying by 15 June. Source: https://www.uni-wh.de/studium/bewerbung/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH is €14000 per year. Living costs in Witten are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH?
English-taught programmes at Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH located?
Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH is in Witten, Germany. Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50, 58455 Witten
What can you study at Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH?
Fields offered include: Medicine, Economics, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Political science, Business.
Accommodation
University operates no halls of residence. Students find private WG (shared flats) in Witten: Annen, Heven, Stockum, Bommern neighborhoods. Market range €300–600/mo for WG room. Rents described as fair vs. rest of NRW.
Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- At €14,000 per year, tuition is moderate for a private German university, though still higher than most public universities in Germany.
- Covers medicine, economics, humanities, and natural sciences — a broad portfolio useful for students across multiple CIS-country study goals.
- A German university degree is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, opening graduate job markets in 27 countries.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert their degree into local employment.
- Witten is a small city in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany's most populous Bundesland, giving access to major employers in Düsseldorf, Cologne, and the Ruhr region.
- IELTS minimum of 6.5 is achievable for well-prepared CIS applicants and applies to English-taught programmes.
What to check
- As a private university, tuition here is significantly higher than German public universities where non-EU students often pay little to nothing outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Non-EU students must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 to prove financial means — a substantial upfront sum.
- CIS school-leaving certificates are often not directly recognised in Germany; a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent recognition process may be required.
- German is the language of daily life, public services, and many bachelor programmes; limited German will restrict social integration and job prospects.
- Witten is a small city with limited student nightlife and fewer direct internship opportunities compared to major German university cities.
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