Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

Schlossplatz 2, Münster

  • #367 QS Global World Ranking
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 25,187Total Students
  • 4,486Faculty
  • 1,325Int'l Students

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The University of Münster is one of the largest universities in Germany with a rich and time-honoured tradition. It enjoys an outstanding reputation in the region and far beyond. Fifteen faculties with 120 degree programmes and some 30 research centres comprise the institutional backbone of the University. Some 44,000 students and 5,700 academics appreciate the University's excellent research opportunities, high-quality teaching, promotion of junior researchers, and the advantages of living in the city of Münster. Our slogan sums it up best: "living.knowledge".

About

The University of Münster is one of the largest universities in Germany with a rich and time-honoured tradition. It enjoys an outstanding reputation in the region and far beyond. Fifteen faculties with 120 degree programmes and some 30 research centres comprise the institutional backbone of the University. Some 44,000 students and 5,700 academics appreciate the University's excellent research opportunities, high-quality teaching, promotion of junior researchers, and the advantages of living in the city of Münster. Our slogan sums it up best: "living.knowledge".

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #245
  • 2014
    #=236
  • 2015
    #=249
  • 2016
    #=256
  • 2017
    #=294
  • 2018
    #=308
  • 2019
    #=329
  • 2020
    #347
  • 2021
    #356
  • 2022
    #411
  • 2023
    #=384
  • 2024
    #=384
  • 2025
    #367

Student & Staff

Total students
25,187

45%
55%

International students
1,325

64%
36%

Total faculty staff
4,486

701
3785

Total students
25,187

45%
55%

International students
1,325

64%
36%

Total faculty staff
4,486

3785
701
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Campus locations

Schlossplatz 2, Münster, DE,

Schlossplatz 2 , Münster , Germany , 48149

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