Quick Summary
Based in Marburg, Germany, Philipps-Universität Marburg is a public with roots dating back to 1527. Ranked #750 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 22500 students including 14% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Pharmacy, Psychology, Chemistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Historical prestige as the world's oldest Protestant university combined with modern research excellence.
Subject Strengths
PharmacyPsychologyChemistryMedicinePeace and Conflict Studies
Founded1527
TypePublic
Total Students22500
Intl Students14%
Faculty Ratio45:1
CampusUrban / Distributed
Campus Size80 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsUniversitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg (UKGM)
AccreditationAkkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#750
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, State Examination, Doctorate
Programs
Available across all 16 departments
PhD Programs
Limited continuing education and distance learning modules
Online Programs
LOEWE Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO), CNMS
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
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; check specific German language requirements (DSH-2) for most programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€10,800/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,600/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Avg Scholarship$3,600
Financial AidBAföG for eligible students
Work-StudyAvailable (Studentische Hilfskräfte)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, State Examination, Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Chemistry | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$54,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial internships through local biotech hubs
Industry Connections
BehringwerkeBioNTechvarious pharmaceutical giants
Notable Alumni
Emil von Behring, Robert Bunsen, Hannah Arendt, Boris Pasternak
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, via Studierendenwerk Marburg
Sports Facilities
University Sports Center (ZfH) offering 100+ sports
Student Clubs
Over 120 student initiatives and cultural groups
Library Resources
Marburg University Library (UB) with over 5 million items
Exchange Programs
ERASMUS+, ISEP, numerous bilateral university partnerships
Summer Programs
International Summer University (ISU) Marburg