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501–600th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Siegen

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The University of Siegen is a German research university. 

The university’s motto is “Creating a humane future”.

In 1964 the university was established as Pädagogische Hochschule Siegerland. This merged with a nearby technical college in 1972, creating a comprehensive university. However, the region’s academic heritage far predates the university. As far back as 1536, the theologian Erasmus was looking to establish a school in the area, at the request of William the Rich.

Siegen has four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Education, Architecture and Arts, Economic Disciplines and Science and Technology.

The university has over 120 international partnerships and takes part in ERASMUS exchanges.

As a high-profile research university, Siegen is home to several notable centres of investigation in fields such as particle physics, teacher training and gender studies, to name but a few.

Famous alumni from the University of Siegen include Siemens energy sector CEO Wolfgang Dehen, boxing champion Peter Hussing and the controversial film director Uwe Boll.

Siegen lies in the middle of the states of Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatin. The city lies in a picturesque setting of mountains, forests, rivers and valleys. It offers many of the pleasures most associated with old German towns, such as its castle, Oktoberfest beer festival and Christmas market. It is also, curiously, home to the world’s smallest museum of Beatles memorabilia.

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Student gender ratio
57 F : 43 M (1)
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International student percentage
14% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
26.1 (1)
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9590 (1)

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The University of Western Australia

Australia, Perth


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Finland


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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


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UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

University of Vienna

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


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EUR 3,131.30 (III b)

Posted

2 Apr 2026

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Arts and Humanities

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  • Business and Management
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Engineering

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Physical Sciences

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  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology