University of Wuppertal: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

University of Wuppertal

The University of Wuppertal, officially known as Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW), is a prominent public research university founded in 1972. With over 20,000 enrolled students, it is one of the largest universities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Located in the city of Wuppertal, the university's three campuses - Grifflenberg (main campus), Freudenberg and Haspel - offer a unique urban setting that combines modern facilities with historic architecture.

The University of Wuppertal offers a wide range of academic programs in a variety of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, business, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, design and education. It is particularly renowned for its unique and interdisciplinary programs, such as Safety Engineering and Industrial Design, which are not offered at any other German university.

Type

University (public)

of international students

12%

No. of students (2025)

20,724

Term model

Semester

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at University of Wuppertal for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 July	15 October	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 July	15 October	100% of Bachelor programs
State Examination	No courses	15 October	100% of State Examination programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 October

100% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 October

100% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 October

100% still open for application

See all programs for Winter 2026/2027

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at University of Wuppertal for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 January	15 April	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 January	15 April	100% of Bachelor programs
State Examination	No courses	15 April	100% of State Examination programs