University of Muenster

The University of Muenster (WWU) is a public university located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With more than 44,000 students and over 120 fields of study in 15 departments, it is Germany’s fifth-largest university and one of the foremost centers of German intellectual life. The university offers a wide range of subjects across sciences, social sciences and the humanities.

Overview

Established in 1780, the University of Muenster, known as Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU) in German, is one of the largest and oldest universities in Germany with a rich and time-honored tradition. WWU has achieved strong results in both national and international rankings. It offers a wide variety of disciplines, a strong research profile, distinctly diverse study programmes, a broad range of continuing education programmes and an extensive cooperation network with numerous universities around the globe. It is deeply rooted in the region yet internationally oriented, offering vibrant student life and excellent conditions for studying and research. It truly embodies the concept of a 'comprehensive university'.