Locations: A central library with attached magazine on the main campus; two further specialist libraries at branch offices; an outside magazine; Johannes Rau Library as a special location.; Stock: Approximately 1.2 million books; 123,000 e-books; 30,000 electronic journals; 1,400 printed journals; Services: The Wuppertal University Library supplies the University of Wuppertal with the books and journals required for teaching, research and study, as well as other media and services; 320 opening days a year; 91 opening hours per week (MON-SUN); All locations: 900 incl. 17 group workspaces; Approximately 22,000 long-distance loans carried out in the year (giving and taking); Extensive range of courses including online courses in the field of digital skills; Publication-supporting service offerings
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There is a foreign language centre. Languages offered: English, French, German as a Foreign Language, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Dutch, German Sign Language (DGs), Korean, Ukrainian. As long as the framework conditions and the services provided are comparable, language courses can theoretically be taken at all other universities and then submitted to us for recognition.
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The university offers its own sports programme. Participation is subject to fees. The Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW) was recognised by the adh as "University of the Year 2017" for its offers and its commitment in the field of university sports. Choice of more than 70 sports from trend, leisure, health and competitive sports; Fitness centre with spacious training areas directly on the campus; Annual sports events, such as the UniSport Campus Festival, the UniLauf run and various tournaments; A variety of exercise-oriented health activities (including active break). The BUW is a partner university for top sports.
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