The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is a prominent public research institution located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Established in 1654 and re-established on January 1, 2003, through the merger of the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg and the University of Essen, UDE has grown into one of Germany's largest universities, with an enrollment of approximately 43,281 students.
Academic Structure and Research Excellence
UDE comprises twelve faculties, including:
- Faculty of Art and Design
- Faculty of Biology and Geography
- Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Mathematics
- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Essen
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Physics
The university is renowned for its research output, with over 71,000 scientific papers published and more than 1.8 million citations received. Key research areas include Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, and Computer Science.
Global Rankings and Recognition
UDE holds a strong position in global academic rankings:
- Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2024: Ranked 309th globally and 22nd nationally, placing it in the top 1.5% of universities worldwide.
- EduRank 2025: Ranked 377th globally, 151st in Europe, and 31st in Germany.
Research Collaborations and Partnerships
UDE actively engages in international collaborations to advance research and innovation. A notable partnership includes the collaboration with MOBILion Systems, Inc., focusing on metabolomics research and discovery. This partnership aims to enhance the analysis of complex samples, such as Chinese herbal medicine, through advanced ion mobility technology.
Accreditation and Quality Assurance
The university is officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen. Additionally, UDE's programs have received accreditations from reputable agencies, including:
- Accreditation Agency for Degree Programs in Engineering, Informatics/Computer Science, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN)
- Agency for Quality Assurance by Accreditation of Study Programs (AQAS)
- Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA)
- Accrediterungs-, Certifizierungs- und Qualitätssicherungs-Institut (ACQUIN)
