Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf facts for kids
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Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
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| Motto | Life. Nature. Society |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1965 |
| Budget | €279 million |
| Rector | Anja Steinbeck |
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Academic staff
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2,252 |
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Administrative staff
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1,403 |
| Students | 36,569 |
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Northrhine-Westphalia
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51°11′25″N 6°47′39″E / 51.19028°N 6.79417°E |
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (often called HHU) is a public university in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is named after a famous German poet, Heinrich Heine. The university started in 1965, but its roots go back to a medical school from 1907.
Over the years, HHU has grown a lot. Today, it has five main departments, called faculties. More than 36,000 students study here, and about 3,600 people work at the university.
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History of HHU
The story of Heinrich Heine University began in 1907. Back then, it was a medical academy in Düsseldorf. It taught people how to become doctors.
In 1965, it officially became a real university. They added new subjects like science and arts. A few years later, in 1969, these subjects split into two separate faculties: one for arts and humanities, and another for math and natural sciences.
The university got a modern library in 1979 and a sports center in 1980. For many years, the university didn't have a special name. Finally, in 1989, it was named after Heinrich Heine. He was a very famous poet from Düsseldorf.
Later, in the 1990s, two more faculties were added: one for business in 1990 and one for law in 1993.
Campus and University Area
HHU's campus is in the southeast part of Düsseldorf. It's shaped a bit like a triangle. Next to it is the university hospital, and together they cover a large area.
New buildings have been added to the campus. These include the Student Service Center (SSC), which helps students. There's also a new building for the Business and Economics faculty, called the Oeconomicum. The O.A.S.E. library for medical studies is also new and very modern.
University and State Library (ULB) Düsseldorf
The ULB Düsseldorf is a very important library. It's one of the best in Germany for its services and large collection of books. It collects and keeps scientific books and also books about the local region.
Centre for Information and Media Technology (ZIM)
The ZIM is like the university's tech hub. It helps with digital information, communication, and media. They provide many services to help students and staff use technology.
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden of Düsseldorf is a scientific garden at HHU. It has about 6,000 different types of plants from all over the world. You can visit it any time of the year.
University Departments (Faculties)
Medicine
The Medical Faculty is one of the largest departments at HHU. Over 3,000 students study here. You can study to become a doctor or a dentist. There are also special master's programs in subjects like toxicology and public health.
Students who want to do advanced research can join the Medical Research School Düsseldorf. This helps them with their doctoral studies. The faculty also does a lot of research in areas like hepatology (liver studies), heart and blood, and neurosciences (brain studies).
Arts and Humanities
This is the biggest faculty at HHU, with about 8,000 students. It offers many different study programs, like English Studies and European Studies. The European Studies program is taught in English and is popular with students from around the world.
There's also a special German-French program where students can get two diplomas. Students doing their doctorate (advanced research) get support from PhilGrad. Research here includes linguistics (study of language) and the history of art.
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
This is the second largest faculty, with about 6,500 students. It offers many science programs, including biology, chemistry, and physics. Some special programs allow students to study for a year in the United States or Australia.
Students doing doctoral studies get support from iGRAD. This helps them with training and networking. The faculty does important research in biology (especially plant sciences) and physics.
Business Administration and Economics
This faculty is smaller, with about 1,100 students. It's located in a modern building called the Oeconomicum. Students can study business administration, economics, and business chemistry.
For people who already have a degree, the Düsseldorf Business School offers special MBA programs. These programs teach about general management or health management. A big research area here is competition economics, which studies how businesses compete.
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The Law Faculty teaches students to become lawyers. They work with local courts to give students practical experience.
A unique program is a German-French law course. Students learn about both legal systems and can get diplomas from both countries. There's also a special course in Anglo-American law.
For advanced studies, the Düsseldorf Law School offers master's degrees in areas like commercial law and medical law. Research focuses on commercial law, European law, and international law.
How the University is Run
The President's Office
Heinrich Heine University is a public university run by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The university is managed by the President's Office. This team includes the president, four vice-presidents, and the chancellor. The current president is Professor Anja Steinbeck.
The University Council
The University Council has eight members, some from inside the university and some from outside. They advise the President's Office and check how the university is managed.
The Senate
The Senate is where different groups at the university can discuss important topics. Students and staff elect their representatives to the Senate. The Senate helps make decisions about the university's future.
Faculty Council
Each faculty (department) has its own council. This council looks after the interests of the students and staff in that faculty. They also elect a dean, who is the head of the faculty.
Student Representation
Students have their own groups to represent them. The student parliament is the main body for all students. The AStA (Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss) is the central group that speaks for students in university politics. Also, each subject has a student association to help students in that area.
Central Administration
The central administration is like the university's main office. It has five departments that handle things like student affairs, finances, and managing the buildings. The chancellor is in charge of about 340 administrative staff.
National and International Connections
HHU works with other universities and research centers in Germany. For example, it's part of a special research group called CEPLAS, which studies plant sciences.
The university is also involved in many international projects. It has partnerships with universities in Europe, the United States, Japan, and the Middle East. Many HHU researchers have received important grants for their international work.
Supporting New Businesses
HHU encourages students and researchers to start their own businesses based on new ideas and research. They help with advice and support for these new companies.
Student Life at HHU
International Study Programs
HHU offers several degree programs taught entirely in English. These include English Studies and European Studies in the Arts and Humanities faculty. There are also international master's programs in biology and physics.
International Partners
HHU works with many universities around the world. They have partnerships in Europe, the United States, Japan, and the Near East. This allows students and researchers to study and work abroad.
Student Support and Activities
The Student Service Centre (SSC) offers help and advice to students.
Students can join many sports activities. The student groups from Düsseldorf's universities work together to offer over 100 different sports. They also organize a big sports day once a year.
For music lovers, there are events for local bands and a university orchestra. There's also a short film competition for young filmmakers. Many student clubs and societies are available, like a UNICEF group, a debating club, and a campus radio station.
Since 1989, HHU has hosted the Heinrich Heine Guest Lecture. Famous people like Helmut Schmidt and Joschka Fischer have given talks to the public. There are also other special lectures, like the "University Speech" and the "Heinrich Heine Professorship for Business and Economics."
Study Costs and Scholarships
HHU is a public university, so it doesn't charge tuition fees. However, students pay a small service charge each semester. This money helps cover costs for student services like housing, the canteen, and a ticket for free rides on local trains and buses.
Many scholarships are available to help students with living costs, studying abroad, or finishing their final projects. HHU is one of the top universities in Germany for providing scholarships.
University Rankings
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Universities are often ranked to show how good they are. In 2024, the QS World University Rankings placed HHU among the top 801-850 universities worldwide. This means it was the 43rd best university in Germany.
The THE World University Rankings for 2024 put HHU in the 251-300 range globally, making it one of the top 25-31 universities in Germany.
Also, the ARWU World University Rankings in 2023 ranked HHU between 301-400 globally. In Germany, this placed it between the 20th and 24th best universities.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Düsseldorf para niños
