Dreaming of a place where visionary ideas flourish? That place is Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke. Founded in 1983, Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke stands as Germany’s first private university.
The university is located in the heart of the Ruhr area. It champions practical training for young minds. It also fosters innovative research. Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke encourages robust dialogue between academia and society. Freedom, truth, and responsibility are its core values. These values underpin its teaching and research.
At Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke, more than 3,000 students evolve into impactful individuals. They are equipped to shape society sustainably and justly. The university offers 16 state-accredited, modern degree programs. These programs span the faculties of health and economics. They also cover society.
The DNA of Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke is rooted in realizing visionary ideas. It consistently provides impulses for health, business, and society. Innovations include the Bachelor-of-Choice model. This model interlinks five bachelor’s degrees within the Faculty of Management and Economics.
Students navigate a common orientation year. They gain relevant foundations and interdisciplinary insights. They then choose a specialization. This approach ensures no loss of credit points or time. Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke pioneers solutions for modern healthcare. These solutions are both academic and practical. The future of healthcare is integrative and multidisciplinary. It is also increasingly outpatient-focused.
Economic and ecological challenges demand interdisciplinary approaches. They extend beyond academic boundaries. Leaders need economic knowledge plus ecological, ethical, and social skills. Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke connects health, business, and society. Courses like health economics and global responsibility emerge.
The [tra:ce] research center scientifically supports socio-ecological transformation. It propels it forward with concrete recommendations. The Zentrum f\u00fcr Nachhaltige Unternehmensf\u00fchrung focuses on sustainable business. The Reinhard-Mohn-Institut f\u00fcr Unternehmensf\u00fchrung emphasizes entrepreneurial management. The Wittener Institut f\u00fcr Familienunternehmen is renowned for family business studies. Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke sets innovative standards in teaching and research.
All students participate in “Studium fundamentale.” This interdisciplinary core cultivates diverse perspectives. It emphasizes reflection, communication, and art. Students critically examine current events. They develop into individuals who contribute to societal change.
Studying at Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke involves tuition fees. These fees are an investment in one’s future. The Umgekehrte Generationenvertrag makes education accessible. It ensures anyone can study in Witten regardless of financial background. Contribution payments are deferred until after graduation. Graduates contribute based on their income. Those earning more contribute more. Lower earners pay less or nothing at all.
The architect Ernst Stachowiak won a competition for a new build of the Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke. The building was finished in 1993. The building has a light-flooded hall that is nearly 100 meters long. The hall is the heart of the building. The hall connects different building units.
Universit\u00e4t Witten/Herdecke drives growth and impact. It embodies the motto: Here we grow! In 1994, the university received the prize for “Democratic Building” for including students and employees in the planning and building process.