Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (HHU)

Düsseldorf1965

Named after Düsseldorf-born poet Heinrich Heine, a university strong in medicine and life sciences.

Highlights

Named after poet Heinrich Heine
Strong medicine and life sciences faculty
Close to Düsseldorf's economic center

Students

~34,000

Teaching Language

Mostly German

Tuition

~€310 semester contribution

Popular Programs

Medicine, Biology/Life Sciences, Law

Pros

Access to Düsseldorf's strong job market
Solid research infrastructure in medicine and life sciences
Compact, modern campus

Things to Consider

High application competition for the popular medicine program
Limited program range outside the sciences
High cost of living in a major city

History

Traces its roots to a medical academy founded in 1907; gained full university status in 1965 and took the name of Düsseldorf-born poet Heinrich Heine.

Strong faculties in medicine, life sciences (especially plant and microbiology), law and economics.

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