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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
"Young research university in Dusseldorf with five faculties"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#801 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf was founded in 1965 and has carried the name of the city's poet Heinrich Heine since 1988. It has five faculties: Medicine, Arts and Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law. HHU offers around 85 study programmes and is a member of the UNIVERSEH European university alliance.
Rankings & Recognition
#801
No QS World University Rankings position found; see topuniversities.com for the latest list.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1965
Founded
Public University
Type
Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Location
approx. 28,200
Total Students
approx. 13% of students
International Students
Popular Programs
Medicine
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Business and Economics
Law
Arts and Humanities
Biology and Biochemistry
Application Details
Intakes
Winter and Summer
Application Route
uni-assist (VPD required)
Deadline (restricted)
July 15 / January 15
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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DSH
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DSH-2 |
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TestDaF
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TDN 4 in all sections |
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
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Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
The main campus is in the south of Dusseldorf with the University Hospital next to it.
Campus Details
Dusseldorf
campus
Campus Forecast
Dusseldorf
North Rhine-Westphalia
Main campus
Student residences
Mild temperate climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Dusseldorf student residences
Online housing application portal
Rents N/A on homepage
Dining
Studierendenwerk Dusseldorf canteens on campus
MensaCARD payment system
Daily menus in the Studierendenwerk app
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
HHU university sports
Student initiatives and clubs
Erasmus and UNIVERSEH mobility
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 13% of students
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 for most
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intakes. Non-EU deadlines: restricted programmes July 15 (winter) and January 15 (summer); unrestricted programmes early October (winter) and early April (summer).
Scholarships at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school-leaving certificate; DSH-2 or TestDaF 4
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree; language proof
English Proficiency
DSH
TestDaF
TDN 4 in all sectionstelc Deutsch
C1 HochschuleRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the HHU international pages.
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Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply through uni-assist (or the university portal if the programme says so) and pay the uni-assist fee.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
The main campus is in the south of Dusseldorf with the University Hospital next to it.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Economics (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Biology (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Medicine (Staatsexamen)
Master's
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Master's
Economics (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Physics (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Comparative Studies (M.A.)
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