Degree seeking students

International students who wish to study for a degree at UW/H follow the regular procedure of application via the campus management system UWE. The admission process is administrated by the respective offices of the Faculties. The application procedure is explained on the degree programme websites.

Students who wish to take up a degree course at UW/H have to submit proof of their proficiency in English or German (depending on language of tuition) together with their application. Language of tuition at the Faculties of Health is German exclusively. Please contact the respective admission offices for detailed information concerning the language requirements.

UW/H offers a made-to-measure system of finance for tuition fees through the StudierendenGesellschaft and the inverse contract between student generations. Furthermore, there are some maintenance scholarships available for students from low income countries.

Check visa and financial proof

To avoid disappointment later on, please find out whether you need a visa and what requirements you have to fulfil. If you want to study with us, you may be required to provide financial proof when applying for a visa, showing you have the finances to pay:

• accomodation
• living expenses
• health insurance
• etc.

You will find detailed information on visa requirements and regulations here.

To be honest, Witten itself may not quite be as exciting as Berlin. However, it boasts a nice student scene in the Wiesenviertel – and is situated in the bustling Ruhr metropolitan area, the third largest agglomeration in Europe with top class concert halls in Dortmund and Essen, a lively pub scene in Bochum, first-rate football clubs in Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen, innovative theatres in Dortmund and Essen – all within easy reach by train and bus within less than 30 minutes. It is centrally located in Germany, with excellent connections to Düsseldorf and Cologne (just over an hour), Hamburg and Berlin (about three hours by train). Further information can be found on the Life in Witten and Witten International Network pages.