Witten/Herdecke University: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

Witten/Herdecke University

The University of Witten/Herdecke, officially known as Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW/H), is a private, state-recognised, non-profit university founded in 1982. With more than 2,000 students, it is one of the few private universities in Germany considered prestigious. Located in the city of Witten in the Ruhr area, the university boasts a tranquil campus environment that combines historic architecture with modern facilities to provide students with a unique academic experience.

It offers a wide range of academic programmes, with particular emphasis on management, economics, politics, society, psychology, nursing, medicine and dentistry.

Type

University (private (state-approved))

of international students

No. of students (2025)

3,242

Term model

Semester

Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

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

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	No courses	15 August	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	No courses	15 August	83% of Bachelor programs
MBA	No courses	15 August	100% of MBA programs
State Examination	No courses	01 June	50% of State Examination programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 August

100% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 August

83% still open for application

MBA

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 August

100% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

01 June

50% 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 Witten/Herdecke University for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

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