The University of Greifswald states five key fields of research in its current University Development Plan: 1) Community Medicine and Individualized Medicine, 2) Environmental Change: Responses and Adaptation, 3) Cultures of the Baltic Sea Region, 4) Plasma Physics and 5) Proteomics and Protein Technologies in Infection Biology, Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology.
- #301 Ranking
- 12000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
About
History
The University of Greifswald was founded in 1456 and is one of the oldest academic institutions in Europe. Over 10,500 students from all over the world receive the most modern academic instruction and exciting research opportunities in a time-honoured environment.
Education
With around 50 different subjects in theology and arts, law and economic sciences, natural sciences and medicine, Greifswald offers a wide choice. Precise information for degree-seeking students about the individual subjects and their requirements, applications, deadlines and appointments are provided by the Central Student Advisory Service. The lecture lists inform you about courses and seminars.
Research
These key fields of research are characterised by excellent research success from attracting research groups and high-ranking publications, interdisciplinary and interfaculty cooperation, close relationships to non-university research institutions in the town of Greifswald, the inclusion in national and international networks and providing services for the transfer of knowledge and technology.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
301 200
2020
501 -100
2019
401
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
2021
898 -135
2020
763 -83
2019
680
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
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2019
601 300
2018
901
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.
Services
Student services
International students, particularly exchange students who are not studying for a degree from the University of Greifswald, are advised to contact the university's International Office for further information.
All questions connected with international students coming to Greifswald and students from Greifswald going abroad are answered by the staff at the International Office.
The Welcome Centre Greifswald is the central information point for all kinds of administrative questions that a researcher may have during his or her time in Greifswald.
Student Life
Campus life
Exam preparation at the beach, sailing after the lab? This is part of everyday life in Greifswald. Ultimately, students study and conduct research at a place others spend their holidays. Being Germany's sunniest region, the region around Greifswald invites you to sail and bathe.
But those who are not as keen on swimming will no doubt find the right leisure time activity from the extensive choice of university sport and the town's numerous sport clubs. The University's and the town's cultural programmes are impressive.
Student clubs
The Student Union is responsible for the students' social concerns. It runs the refectory and student hostels and decides on educational grants (BAföG). Further information about all areas of study is provided by the students' representatives in the AStA and by students in the departments.
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