Why biology at HHU ?

Approved high level of research and teaching, medium sized campus university, excellent library, central Student Service Centre (SSC), extensive language support, huge selection of sports activities (Student Union Sports), Travel Pass, good frameworks e.g: well-equipped laboratories and collaborations with other universities, institutes and companies.

Being a public university, HHU receives funding from the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia and therefore does not charge tuition fees. Instead of paying thousands of dollars or pounds each semester, our students and doctoral researchers only pay a small fee of about € 230 each semester for student services such as the Student Union (AStA) and the Travel Pass.

In your studies you will be taught by experts in their field. Due to the rising use of e-learning, you can expand your knowledge independent of time and space. More on eLearning you will find here: Mediathek. Through research-oriented modules you receive individual attention in small groups and get involved early on in the ongoing research activities.

We have continuously invested financial ressources in the equipment of our laboratories to improve the quality of teaching. We thus offer well-equipped laboratories with the latest equipment and the latest technologies (e.g.: live cell imaging).

HHU is located on a large and pleasant campus close to the city centre. All relevant study facilities - from the University Library via Mensa to lecture halls, University Hospital - are located on a compact campus: perfect walking distance. A wide range of study programmes and excellent research conditions attract international students and researchers from more than 110 countries.

The Travel Pass allows you to use all public means of transport - except for Intercity and Eurocity trains - in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and thus connects you with 18 million people. Each pass is valid for one semester (April to September and October to March) and is issued to all students and doctoral researchers registered at HHU.

For current students and prospective students HHU offers a central contact point on campus: The Student Cervice Center (SSC). Everything can be found here under one roof: From advice for prospective and new students to services such as issue of enrolment certificates. The centre´s staff provide competent help ten hours per day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all questions concerning studying.

Football, slacklining, lacrosse, Tai Chi, historical sword fighting, fencing, capoeira , Golf , Rugby , Japanese taiko drum - the list goes on. From extravagant to classic the University offers well over 100 different types of sports ans recreation. For more information, please refer to the website of "Hochschulsport Düsseldorf"

With over 2.4 million individual resources, access to more than 900 scientific databases, around 2,000 work places for students and opening hours up until midnight - even at the weekend - Düsseldorf´s University and State library is one of the most attractive university libraries in Germany. The high availability of the online media and daily opening times to 24 clock underline the strong customer orientation.

At HHU, we help you to improve your German language skills - free of charge. Before you start your course in April or October, we offer you a two-week preparatory course tailored to your needs and prior knowledge. You can also participate in an extensive German language programme alongside your degree course during the term.

The landmark of the Botanical Garden is the 18 metre high domed, glass arboretum which houses mediterranaen plants. Over 5,000 plant species flourish in the grounds, which stretch over 80,000 m² and offer an attractive refuge for research and teaching.

Düsseldorf is a beautiful and prospering city. For whatever you are in the mood - a drink in the Old Town, a barbecue down by the Rhine, a dinner in one of the exquisite Japanese restaurants, or a visit to the theatre, the opera, or a concert - Düsseldorf has it. There is something to match everyone's taste: from alternative to mainstream or sophisticated.