How many universities does Essen have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Essen with 376 study programmes between them, 31 taught in English.

Is Essen affordable for students?

Essen scores 8/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Germany spend roughly €925 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Germany.

Universities in Essen

Essen has 2 universities in our index, offering 376 study programmes — 31 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability8/10

Safety8/10

Student vibe8/10

English-friendly6/10

Weather5/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Essen provides an affordable and safe environment with a vibrant student culture and excellent public transport, though the weather can be grey and German proficiency is beneficial for daily life.