University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen

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The University of Duisburg-Essen is a public research university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the university was awarded 14th place in the world. It was orginally founded in 1654 and re-established on 1 January 2003, as a merger of the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg and the University of Essen. It is based in both the cities of Duisburg and Essen, and a part of University Alliance Metropolis Ruhr. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°27'45"N, 7°0'25"E

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Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Nordviertel)Essen Germany

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University of Duisburg-Essen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lichtburg, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Alte Synagoge, Philharmonie Essen.

0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Lichtburg, Essen
16 min walk • In the heart of Essen, Germany, stands a beacon of cinematic history: Lichtburg. This renowned cinema holds the title of the largest movie theater in Germany, with a seating capacity that astonishes visitors as they step into its grand auditorium.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Essen Cathedral Treasury, Essen
15 min walk • Essen Cathedral Treasury, located in the heart of Essen, Germany, is a repository of religious art that is both rich in history and breathtaking in its collection. This museum, nestled within the architectural grandeur of Essen Cathedral, offers visitors a glimpse into...
0.6 miSE
Cultural center exploring Jewish history
Alte Synagoge, Essen
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Essen, Germany, the Alte Synagoge stands as a poignant testament to the city's rich Jewish heritage and tumultuous history. This synagogue, once a central hub of Jewish life, is now a thought-provoking museum and a place of remembrance.
1.2 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Philharmonie Essen, Essen
30 min walk • Saalbau Essen is a concert venue in Essen, Germany, the home of the Essen Philharmonic. The original building was completed in 1902, and destroyed during World War II on 26 July 1943.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Aalto-Theater, Essen
29 min walk • The Aalto Theatre is a performing arts venue in Essen, Germany, and is home to the city's opera company Aalto-Musiktheater and the ballet company Aalto Ballett. The Essener Philharmoniker serve as the venue's orchestra.
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Colosseum Theater, Essen
9 min walk • Colosseum Theater is a performance venue in Essen, Germany.
0.5 miSE
City hall
Essen City Hall, Essen
13 min walk • Rathaus Essen is a 22-storey, 106 m skyscraper in Essen, Germany. When completed on 1 July 1979, it was the tallest city hall in Europe, and is currently the tallest city hall in Germany. It has a base floor area of more than 69,000 m².
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Johann Baptist, Essen
14 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Johann Baptist is a Gothic hall church in Essen, dedicated to John the Baptist, which stands on Kettwiger Straße, the main street of Essen, in front of Essen Minster, to which it is connected.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Stratmanns Theater, Essen
12 min walk • Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grillo-Theater, Essen
16 min walk • Grillo-Theater is a theatre in Essen, Germany. Named after the industrialist Friedrich Grillo, who made the building possible, it opened on 16 September 1892 with Lessing's drama Minna von Barnhelm.
~1590 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen
8 min walk • Das Kleine Theater Essen is a theatre in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Duisburg-Essen?

Nearby attractions include Stahlstraße, Essen (6 min walk), Kreuzeskirche, Essen (7 min walk), GOP Varieté Essen, Essen (8 min walk), Das Kleine Theater Essen, Essen (8 min walk).

How to get to University of Duisburg-Essen by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Duisburg-Essen:

Tram

Rheinischer Platz • Lines: 101, 103, 105, 106, 109 (5 min walk)
Berliner Platz • Lines: 101, 103, 105, 106, 109 (7 min walk)

Bus

Berliner Platz • Lines: 145, 166, Ne10, Ne11, Ne12, Ne16, Sb16 (7 min walk)

Metro

Berliner Platz • Lines: U11, U17, U18 (7 min walk)
Universität Essen • Lines: U11, U17 (9 min walk)

Train

Essen Hauptbahnhof (22 min walk)
Essen West (33 min walk)