Private Universities in Wuppertal: FOM Campus in the Suspension Railway City

FOM University - part-time studies in an affordable city on the Wupper
  • 1 University
  • 7 Courses
  • 355.000 Population
Wuppertal is a city of around 355,000 residents in the Bergisches Land. The private offering is limited to FOM with part-time programmes for working professionals. The University of Wuppertal dominates with over 23,000 students. Düsseldorf and Cologne are quickly reachable by S-Bahn.
📍 Region North Rhine-Westphalia
👥 Population 355.000
🎓 Students 23.000
🏠 Avg. Rent (shared flat) 350€/month
💰 Cost of Living Index 60
🚇 Public Transport Rating ★★★★☆
🌙 Nightlife ★★☆☆☆
🌳 Green Spaces ★★★★☆

All private Universities in Wuppertal

Shown are private universities headquartered in Wuppertal as well as private universities offering courses in Wuppertal.

UAS · Private

  • Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
  • 45611 Students
  • Business Administration, International Management, Finance, Legal Sciences, Business Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Human Resources, IT Management, Communication Sciences, MBA, Business Psycholo…
  • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Laws
  • 28 Degree programs in the directory
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All study programmes in Wuppertal

Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Berlin, Bremen, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Gütersloh, Hamburg, Hannover, Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal or Wien German
from 295 € monthly 12.390 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.Sc. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Cologne, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Neuss, Nuremberg, Siegen, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 365 € monthly 15.330 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Arnsberg, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Cologne, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Neuss, Nuremberg, Siegen, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 365 € monthly 15.330 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bochum, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hamburg, Hanover, Cologne, Leipzig, Mannheim, Marl, Munich, Münster, Neuss, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 345 € monthly 14.490 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Neuss, Nuremberg, Siegen, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 295 € monthly 12.390 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.Sc. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Bremen, Dortmund, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Siegen, Neuss, Hamburg, Mannheim, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Cologne, Stuttgart, Wuppertal German
from 350 € monthly 17.100 € total
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Part-time program · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

FOM University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester

FOM University of Applied Sciences
7 Semester Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Gütersloh, Hagen, Hamburg, Hanover, Kassel, Cologne, Leipzig, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Wesel, Wuppertal German
from 345 € monthly 14.490 € total
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Wuppertal is a city of around 355,000 residents in the Bergisches Land, famous for its suspension railway and a vibrant cultural scene. However, the private higher education offering is very limited: FOM University of Applied Sciences operates a campus here for part-time studies. The University of Wuppertal with over 23,000 students is the dominant higher education institution.

What private study options are available in Wuppertal?

FOM Wuppertal: part-time studies in the suspension railway city

FOM offers part-time bachelor's and master's programmes in business administration, business informatics and management at its Wuppertal campus. Lectures take place in the evenings and at weekends. Employment or an apprenticeship is a prerequisite.

Part-time studies in a major city

The advantage of FOM's Wuppertal campus: you study in your own city without needing to travel to Düsseldorf or Cologne for every lecture. Tuition fees are around €300 per month – relatively moderate.

What does student life cost in Wuppertal?

Wuppertal is affordable for a major city in NRW. The cost of living index is 60 (Numbeo). A room in a shared flat costs around €350 per month on average – significantly less than in Düsseldorf or Cologne.

What alternatives exist in the region?

The University of Wuppertal offers a broad public study programme without tuition fees. Düsseldorf and Cologne have the highest density of private universities in NRW – CBS, IU, Hochschule Fresenius and many more. FernUniversität Hagen is also an option for flexible study.

Frequently asked questions about private studies in Wuppertal

The University of Wuppertal already covers a broad study offering. The proximity to Düsseldorf and Cologne – two of Germany's largest private university locations – makes it difficult for additional private providers to establish themselves in Wuppertal.

Yes, if you work in Wuppertal or the Bergisches Land and want an academic degree alongside your career. FOM is an established provider, and the local campus saves you the commute to Düsseldorf or Cologne for lectures.

Wuppertal offers a unique cityscape with its suspension railway, green spaces and an active cultural scene (Pina Bausch dance theatre, Von der Heydt Museum). Rents are affordable for NRW, and connections to Düsseldorf and Cologne are good.

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