Universität Siegen
Higher EducationGermany1001-5000 Employees
Universität Siegen is a higher education and research institution located in Siegen, Germany. It traces its origins to the University-Gesamthochschule Siegen and operates under the international designation University of Siegen. In the winter term of 2013/2014, the institution enrolled about 18,600 students, underscoring its substantial presence in German higher education. The university employs a workforce in the low thousands, reflecting its size and research footprint. In May 2026, the university announced the spin-off of eleQtron GmbH, a venture founded in 2020 by members of the university community to pursue independent work based on university research. This development demonstrates the institution's engagement in transforming academic work into external enterprises.