Giessen University is a modern institution which can take pride in some four centuries of past achievement. With around 28000 students, the university is prepared to meet any challenges that the future may bring.
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Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- M.Sc. AgrobiotechnologyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- M.Sc. AgrobiotechnologyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management
Social Sciences (2)
- M.A. Anglophone Studies
- M.Sc. Transition ManagementCenter for International Development and Environmental Research (ZEU)
Business & Management (1)
- M.Sc. Transition ManagementCenter for International Development and Environmental Research (ZEU)
Engineering & Technology (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Humanities (1)
- M.A. Anglophone Studies
About
History
Giessen University (the “Ludoviciana” or “Ludwigs-Universität,” and since the end of the Second World War “Justus-Liebig-Universität”) is one of the older universities in the German-speaking part of Europe.
Education
JLU combines a broad and interdisciplinary spectrum of research and teaching in the areas of law, economics and business studies, the natural sciences, and the humanities with a range of sub-disciplines that is unique for Germany.
Research
Research Centers at Justus Liebig University Giessen
- Academia Juris Internationalis Franz von Liszt
- Research Group for Gender Studies
- Work Center for Holocaust Literature
- European Documentation Center at JLU
- Interdisciplinary Research Unit on Evidence-based Management and Entrepreneurship
Career
Planning for your future! It is certainly worth putting the time and effort into planning your future at an early stage. Take advantage of the JLU and external counselling services and career management courses.JLU career advice:
- JLU Career Centre
- Economics and Business Studies Career Centre
- Giessen Employment Agency university team (Bundesagentur für Arbeit)
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017
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2016
301
2015
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2018
351 -50
2017
301 -50
2016
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
366
2017
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2016
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2018
551 100
2017
651 -50
2016
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The GGS offers its members a wide range of services, which cover the following areas:
- GGS-Qualification Programme,
- GGS-Research Sections which serve as interdisciplinary platforms for research activities,
- Academic Counselling,
- Mentoring programmes,
- Financing of steps towards academic qualification, and
- Special programmes for international researchers at the GGS.
Student Life
Student clubs
Students’ Union (AStA)
The Global Study Awards
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