View of the city of Münster with historic buildings from above

Studying in Münster

Münster offers you 29 degree programmes in English at 10 higher education institutions.

Münster is one of the gems of North Rhine-Westphalia: rich in culture and history, the charming city centre offers a homey feeling. But Münster is also a cycling wonderland and buzzing student city. In fact, about one in five of the nearly 300,000 inhabitants are enrolled. Correspondingly, much is offered – from excellent teaching to numerous shopping and nightlife options.

Münster is a cosmopolitan cycling-friendly city with a lively flair. People are very sociable and like to spend their time together outdoors in the fresh air. And their bicycle is always with them. The city has everything it takes to be a real cycling paradise: optimally developed cycle paths, rental bikes, bike parking areas, washing facilities and workshop services and lots of greenery. You can get around the city without a care in the world. It's not for nothing that the bicycle is the most used means of transport here. There are over 400,000 bicycles in Münster for the 320,000 inhabitants! Another benefit: the entire Münsterland is quite flat, and you won't easily get out of breath while cycling.

The people of Münster are not only environmentally conscious and leave their cars at home, but they also bear a responsibility to the community. Münster has been a Fairtrade City since 2011. This means that various shops, schools, clubs and eateries are committed to fair trade and integrate it into their everyday business. You can buy fair-trade food or clothes in many shops here. Sustainable trade is common in Münster, and additional efforts are happily supported.

Life in Münster

321,000 residents

High-speed train connections
In close vicinity
International airport
Dortmund airport in 50 km distance
Coast
North Sea in 220 km distance
Mountain range
Teutoburg Forest in 100 km distance
Other countries
The Netherlands in 55 km distance
Attractions within 100 km
- 100 Castles Route in close vicinity
- Ems Biking Route Münsterland stage in 10 km distance
- Nature protection area Zwillbrocker Venn in 64 km distance

Study in Münster

10 higher education institutions in Münster

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Subject groups of degree programmes in Münster

There is a wide range of degree programmes in Münster. Here you can see the main subject groups. Currently, degree programmes in Münster are mainly offered in the subject group Teaching Degrees, followed by Economic Sciences, Law and Humanities and Social Sciences. Find out more information here about the subject groups and degree programmes offered in Germany.

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Agricultural and Forest Sciences
69
Humanities and Social Sciences
52
Mathematics, Natural Sciences
14
Art, Music, Design
46
Language and Cultural Studies
21
Medicine, Health Sciences
78
Economic Sciences, Law
19
Engineering Sciences
168
Teaching Degrees

People ride bicycles and scooters on a bicycle lane under trees.

Everyone in Münster rides a bike - it's the best way to get from A to B.

The Tatort crime show episodes from Münster are among the most popular TV events in Germany!

Münster is also a science destination: several higher education institutions offer a wide range of programmes for over 60,000 students. In order to constantly develop Münster as a higher ed location, the Alliance for Science was founded which is a network of science, business and the city. The Alliance promotes practice-oriented research as well as scientific dialogue with the population. With the relevance of its research and teaching, Münster is one of the most important higher education cities in Germany and offers you good conditions for successful studies.

Short distances allow you in between courses to quickly get to one of the many green areas. The Aasee, a centrally located recreational area, is particularly popular. Here you can not only relax but also try out a new sport at one of the sailing clubs or take a rented boat out on the lake. The numerous cycling tours in Münsterland also offer a wonderful opportunity to explore the surroundings and get away from it all.

Münster has a lively and diverse cultural scene and creative venues. For example, the Kreativkai at the harbour is known for its sporting and open-air events, hip clubs and artists' workshops, among other things. The city festival is also very popular in Münster. Here you can enjoy a variety of art and music at several different venues. Do you have an idea that would be an enrichment for the city festival? Then get involved! You can apply with a musical/artistic contribution or another activity to take part in. Everyone can participate.

When you stroll through the picturesque old town, you will notice that the culinary offerings and nightlife are plentiful. The winding alleys are lined with numerous student pubs and restaurants. You can try regional specialities such as Töttchen, Pumpernickel or Westphalian ham on the bone. Or you can mentally travel to distant countries and enjoy the international cuisine and atmosphere!

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