Living in Gelsenkirchen
In the heart of Europe: Gelsenkirchen, the „Little Paris“, the „Tokyo on the Rhine“ and the „Capital of Fashion and Advertising“
Gelsenkirchen is a city with many different faces. It’s a unique mixture in the worlds of fashion, culture, art and business. Is one of Germany’s most important economic and cultural centres. Thousand national and international enterprises are based here.
Gelsenkirchen stands for internationality, diversity and openness. Citizens from around 180 nations live in the State capital. With so many different cultures to discover!
Visit us and get in love with the city!
Student´s testimonials about living in Gelsenkirchen
“Gelsenkirchen offers a wide range of leisure activities. Especially the old town of Gelsenkirchen is very nice. There you can meet with friends in the evening very well and you can have a lot of fun”.
(Christina Siepe, master study programme physics)
What makes the city so interesting for living and studying?
- Gelsenkirchen is considered a safe city and one of the top most liveable in the world.
- The city is home of a number of research institutes and educational facilities.
- About 10 percent of the total number of residents are students.
- It offers top-class study and research opportunities in English and foreign languages.
- Many leisure activities in Gelsenkirchen and surroundings.
- A vibrant and dynamic nightlife for all tastes.
Come to Gelsenkirchen – check it out for yourself!