26 English Study Programs at University of Münster

All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)

University of Münster

Business, Economics & LawSocial SciencesHumanitiesMedicine & HealthNatural Sciences & MathematicsEngineeringArts & Design
8%
International students
English
26
No. of English-taught Study Programs
University
Type
public
Status
44.000
Students

About the University

The University of Münster is one of the largest universities in Germany with a rich and time-honored tradition. It enjoys an outstanding reputation in the region and far beyond. Fifteen faculties with 120 degree programs and some 30 research centers comprise the institutional backbone of the University. Some 44,000 students and 5,700 academics appreciate the University's excellent research opportunities, high-quality teaching, promotion of junior researchers, and the advantages of living in the city of Münster. Our slogan sums it up best: "living.knowledge".

Cutting-edge research

As a research-oriented university, the WWU has made pioneering progress in numerous areas. Two Excellence Clusters, eight collaborative research centers (SFB), several research training groups and 27 research centers collectively advance inter- and transdisciplinary collaborative research and individual disciplinary research projects.

Promotion of junior researchers

The University of Münster actively supports its junior researchers as part of its academic personnel development strategy. Career counseling and funding opportunities, structured doctoral programs and qualification measures provide candidates with a more transparent and plannable career path into academia.

Studying and teaching

The University of Münster is well-known for its large and distinguished faculties, such as Law and Medicine, but also for its so-called exotic subjects like Scandinavian Studies. The diverse and research-oriented course offerings attract several thousand students to Münster each year.

Equal opportunity and diversity

The University of Münster sees equal opportunity and diversity as a strength that impacts all areas of university development and management. The University of Münster is strongly committed to ensuring that all staff members and students are treated equally with respect and consideration regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, handicap, sexual orientation or religious affiliation.

Internationalisation

The University of Münster has concluded more than 550 partnership agreements with universities and academic institutes worldwide – from nearby Enschede in the Netherlands to Beijing, China. Some 3,600 foreign students and 700 distinguished visiting researchers currently study and research at the University of Münster.

International Rankings

#201-250
Times Higher Education Ranking
#151-200
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
#411
QS World University Rankings

National Rankings

#9
Humboldt Ranking
#13
DFG-Ranking

Tuition Fees

20
20
2
4
2
0

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2023/2024

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Open Programs

Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
46.2% local admission restriction (local NC)
34.6% no admission restriction
19.2% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

100% directly at University
0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
0% via uni-assist

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

6 (3 programs )

Minimum:

61 (1 program )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (1 program )

Maximum:

7.5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

109 (2 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

6 (3 programs )

Maximum:

7.5 (2 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

61 (1 program )

Maximum:

109 (2 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )

Program Features

3-6 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Master of Education

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Beginning

Winter intake

65.4%

Summer intake

0%

Winter & Summer intake

34.6%

Location

University of Münster

List of English-taught Study Programs offered by University of Münster

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