Wuppertal University

Wuppertal, Germany

The University of Wuppertal (Bergische Universität Wuppertal, BUW), founded in 1972, is a dynamic public research university located in North Rhine-Westphalia. With approximately 21,000 students from over 100 countries and nearly 1,000 faculty members, it offers unique interdisciplinary programs .

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What kind of university is BUW Wuppertal?

BUW is a public research university founded in 1972, enrolling over 21,000 students across three urban campuses and offering more than 80 interdisciplinary programmes across eight faculties and a School of Education .

Which disciplines and special offerings distinguish BUW?

BUW includes unique strength in safety engineering, design, media, physical sciences, and a nationally recognised start‑up qualification centre, with global research projects such as IceCube and the LHC Grid .

How international is the university?

BUW hosts approximately 2,000 international students and maintains around 170 Erasmus and over 70 global partner university agreements across all continents.