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Master's Programs in Essen
Browse 6 English-taught Master's programs at universities in Essen, Germany. Compare requirements, deadlines, and tuition fees.
Study in Essen: home to the University of Duisburg-Essen and Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen offers 6 English-taught Master's options and strong links to industry across the Ruhr. Its central location gives easy regional travel to Düsseldorf, Cologne and Dortmund — ideal for internships, applied research and arts collaborations.
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~€480/mo
Avg. Student Rent
583k
Population
Student Life in Essen
Student life mixes Ruhr industrial heritage with a lively arts and café scene. Expect museums (Museum Folkwang), the Zollverein UNESCO site, nightlife in Rüttenscheid, active student clubs, affordable eateries and green parks. Close-knit student communities make socializing easy.
Cost of Living in Essen
Monthly costs (est.): rent €400–600 (student room/WG), utilities €70–100, groceries €160–220, transport often covered by the VRR semester ticket; extras €80. Typical monthly total €800–1,100.
Design Futures (MA)
FreeFolkwang University of the Arts
Essen4 semEnglishGerman
Environmental Toxicology
FreeUniversity of Duisburg-Essen
Essen4 semEnglish
Master of Arts in Contemporary East Asian Studies (MA CEAS)
FreeUniversity of Duisburg-Essen
Essen4 semEnglish
Master of Arts in Modern East Asian Studies (MA MEAS)
FreeUniversity of Duisburg-Essen
Essen2 semEnglish
Master of Science in Water Science
FreeUniversity of Duisburg-Essen
Essen4 semEnglish
MSc Health Economics
FreeUniversity of Duisburg-Essen
Essen4 semEnglish
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