Witten/Herdecke University

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Witten/Herdecke University (UWH) is a private university in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Unlike most other German universities, it is a private enterprise with just over 1000 students. The second part of its name is derived from the neighbouring town of Herdecke, where the founders of the Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke invented the idea of the university.

According to their mission statement, UWH "develops and tests new forms of teaching and learning, designs new curricula and novel approaches in research, and explores innovative paths in university organization."

In chronological order, UWH formed these four schools:

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Economics and Management
  • Faculty of Dental Medicine
  • Faculty of Life Science

It was recognized by the Federal Government as a university in 1982. Only in 2001 was UWH accepted as a member of the Rector's Association of German Universities.

The Founding President Dr. Konrad Schily (now also member of the German Bundestag) is the brother of the politician Otto Schily.

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