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Essen, Germany

https://www.essen.de
Studierendenwerk Essen-Duisburg
Reckhammerweg 1
D-45141 Essen
Telephone: +49 201 8 20 100
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Basic information

Population
586,608
Students at universities in this town
35,160
students/inhabitants-ratio
6.0 %
Residence places supplied by the Studentenwerk
2,452
Rent for student accommodation supplied by the Studentenwerk
272-696 €

Means of transportation used by the students

Public transport
75.4%
Bicycle
11.8%
Walking
30.5%
Car/motorcycle
24.8%

Students' housing

Shared apartment
15.8%
Private
39.5%
Parents
35.0%
Student residence
5.6%

Last Update 2026: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education