About
The University of Duisburg-Essen is a public research university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the university was awarded 194th place in the world. It was originally founded in 1654 and re-established on 1 January 2003, as a merger of the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg and the university of Essen. It is based in both the cities of Duisburg and Essen, and a part of University Alliance Metropolis Ruhr.
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Key facts
- Global rank
- #314
- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Founded
- 2003
- Students
- 15,258
- How to apply
- Direct portal
Programmes
Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.
Scholarships you could use here
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) · DAAD
India is eligible. Needs a relevant bachelor's degree (usually four years) with results in the upper third, and at least two years of relevant work experience after it.
Apply directly to the chosen course; deadlines depend on the course.
Official pageDAAD Research Grants: Doctoral Programmes in Germany · DAAD
Applicants from India with a master's degree (a bachelor's only in exceptional cases), whose latest degree is under six years old at the deadline and who have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months.
Portal closes 21 October 2026; funding starts October 2027.
Official pageDeutschlandstipendium · German Federal Government and private sponsors, awarded by universities
Open to students of all nationalities enrolled or starting at a participating German university. Awarded for grades, social commitment and achievement; pays EUR 300 a month for at least two semesters.
Each university runs its own application and dates.
Official page