University of Duisburg-Essen - UDE (reviews)

I am doing my Master’s in Information Systems at University of Duisburg-Essen and had a positive overall experience. One of the biggest strengths of the program is its flexibility. Students can choose from a wide range of courses in information systems, computer science, business, and economics, allowing them to build a profile that matches their career goals.

The professors are knowledgeable and bring both academic and practical perspectives to the classroom. I particularly appreciated the focus on digital transformation, IT management, and real-world business challenges. Many courses encourage independent thinking, research, and project-based learning.

The university provides good learning resources, including modern libraries, study spaces, campus-wide Wi-Fi, and online learning platforms. The international environment also gave me the opportunity to interact with students from different backgrounds.

On the downside, some administrative processes can be slow, and students often need to be proactive when dealing with organizational matters. Additionally, certain courses can be quite demanding and require strong self-discipline and time management.

Overall, I would recommend this university to students interested in information systems, digital innovation, and technology-driven business solutions. The program offers a solid academic foundation and good opportunities for personal and professional development.

Overall, I like my uni. The atmosphere is quite good, and there are enough courses to choose, including some interesting electives.I am a student in the Faculty of Engineering, and most of my teachers are easy to talk to. They also take the course seriously.And you can normally get a grade that matches your work.
The main downside for me is the location. Sometimes I have to travel between two cities, and the campuses feel a bit spread out.(Maybe this depends on your subject) .But for me transportation is not always convenient.

The University of Duisburg-Essen offers a great balance between high quality research and practical application. The professors are approachable, and the diverse campus culture makes for a very welcoming atmosphere. I particularly appreciate the modern facilities and the wide range of resources available to students, which have significantly helped my academic growth. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid education in a supportive environment.

Global perspective. One of Germany’s most international campuses—working on projects with classmates from 50 countries sharpened my cross-cultural collaboration.

Applied learning. Professors pushed us to pair theory with real industry briefs; I left every semester with portfolio-ready code and data analyses, not just grades.

Research access. Early entry into the paluno software-engineering lab let me co-author a paper and learn agile methods the hard, rewarding way.

Resource-rich city. Ruhr region events (Start-up Nights, Fraunhofer hackathons) made networking and internships easy without leaving campus for Berlin or Munich.