In 1736, the Ludoviciana – as JLU Giessen was called up until 1945, in honour of its founder, Landgrave Ludwig V of Hessen-Darmstadt – took the blue, silver-framed three-armed Antoniterkreuz (Cross of St Anthony) as its university crest, which it continues to display.
JLU’s strong contributions to research and teaching, its student and campus life, and its status as an important institution in the region make the University an influential presence in Giessen and, indeed, in the wider area of Central Hesse.
JLU sees itself as a medium-sized 'differentiated' university with a clear commitment to maintaining its wide spectrum of study fields, developing its profile in individual, excellent - and application-oriented - research fields, and dynamically filling in emerging fields.
Graduate surveys at JLU prove that 93% of Master graduates find qualified employment in their discipline within 18 months of graduation. Students benefit from high employability and career preparation workshops at the Career Services, specifically targeted towards international students.
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When it comes to research and practical just us liebeg is top notch. I really like the together and team work
İ learned so many things about education system of Europe and my field. İ introduced with new disciplines and PhD candandidates. This is a new windows what i opened to see new interesting things and analysis them.
A university nestled in a quiet area with top priority to research. Has multiple courses for international students.
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Dropped 25 places compared to 2026
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| 445 | 496 | 521 |
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| 509 | 546 | 568 |
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| 351 | 351 | - |
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| 501 | 501 | - |
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The University Library (UB) is located at Philosophikum II with a library stock of 3,684,570 monographs, e-publications, journals and other media. Almost 2,000 self-study spots at the University Library and several smaller branch libraries in other campus areas are available to students.
As Justus Liebig University Giessen is very centrally located it has excellent connections to the German Autobahn system, rail network, Frankfurt/Main International Airport, and various long-distance inter-city bus routes.
The academic sports services (ahs) offer more than 150 courses per semester. Students can book courses upon payment. The sports facilities consist of a beach volleyball field, a gymnastics hall, a gym, a football field, an athletics stadium with running tracks, and a pool.
Students’ Union (AStA), Erasmus Student Network Giessen (ESN), Giessen Model United Nations (GiessenMUN), Campusgarten, Flimmerkiste Student Cinema Club, Catholic Students Association, Protestant Student Association, and many others
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