Quick Summary
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is a public research university founded in 1737, located in Göttingen, Germany. Ranked #252 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 30200 students including 15% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Natural Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry, Philosophy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 17.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is a historic member of the 'Göttingen Campus', offering unparalleled access to Max Planck Institutes and a legacy of over 45 Nobel Laureates.
Subject Strengths
Natural SciencesAgriculture and ForestryPhilosophyTheologyModern LanguagesBiological Sciences
Founded1737
TypePublic Research University
Total Students30200
Intl Students15%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban / City-integrated
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Medical Center Göttingen (UMG)
AccreditationSystem-accredited by the German Accreditation Council
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#252
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#251-300
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#151-200
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Göttingen Campus,Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences,German Primate Center,Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
System-accredited by the German Accreditation Council
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate17.5%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA2.5
GRERequired for specific Master's programs
GMATRequired for specific business programs
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit applications early via Uni-Assist for international degrees. Ensure all language certificates meet the specific department's minimum requirements, as some humanities require higher levels.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€11,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$82
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,800/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Molecular Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Agricultural Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Neurosciences | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Forest Sciences | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with global life science and agricultural firms.
Industry Connections
SartoriusOttobockVolkswagenKWS SAATEvotec
Notable Alumni
Carl Friedrich Gauss,Max Planck,Werner Heisenberg,Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm,Otto von Bismarck
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Center (Hochschulsport),Climbing Center,Indoor Pool,Fitness Studios
Student Clubs
150
Library Resources
Göttingen State and University Library (SUB),One of the largest libraries in Germany
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available