Münster University of Applied Sciences

Prinzipalmarkt in Münster

Quick Facts

Number of students: 9,000
Faculties: Architecture; Civil Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Design; Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Energy · Building · Environment; Mechanical Engineering; Home Economics and Nutritional Sciences;Nursing; Engineering Physics; Social Studies; Business Administration
Types of courses offered in English: Graduate (M.Sc.)

Number of students in city: 46,000
Population: 270,000
City’s official website: www.muenster.de

Website: www.fh-muenster.de
Contact (International Office): strate@fh-muenster.de (Ms Nicole Strate-Speidel)

Information for international students: Study Guide (PDF)
List of courses offered: Download (PDF)

University Profile

The Münster University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most successful universities of applied sciences in Germany, holding top positions in national ranking surveys as well as in research and knowledge transfer. More than 9,000 students are registered here in about 50 courses of study. In addition to classic engineering sciences, the Münster University of Applied Sciences offers courses in the areas of business studies, design and social studies.

Through interdisciplinarity and interculturality we equip our students with all that is needed for a life in the global
market and provide them with a vivid understanding of the changing life- and work-environment. Backed by a network of strategic partnerships, we continue to further strengthen our leading position among German higher education institutions. To this end, we implement our teaching and our transfer of knowledge and research in such a way that they meet the demands, are of high quality and sustainable.

International Orientation

The university maintains and cultivates its numerous international contacts in more than 90 active cooperation with universities abroad. This enables us to gain the knowledge required to operate effectively on globalized markets and in fields of work characterized by other cultures. Moreover, international cooperative relations contribute to understanding the global professional world of work.

City Profile

Immerse yourself in a bustling city full of attractive contrasts. Münster offers excitement and relaxation, a thriving business life and well-preserved traditions, historic buildings and modern art. With its 1,200 year history, the city is both rich in tradition and young at the same time. After all, almost one fifth of its inhabitants are students.

Münster has much to offer in the fields of culture, arts and sports and was awarded the title of “World’s Most Liveable City” in 2004 (LivCom Award). It is also a veritable cyclists' mecca, repeatedly being awarded the title of Germany’s most cyclist-friendly city.