University of Göttingen

In 1737, the Göttingen University was founded by George Augustus of Hanover. Following the spirit of the Enlightenment, it was free of censorship. When in 1837 the King rescinded the constitution, seven professors at the Georgia Augusta (Grimm brothers among others), submitted a written protest. The “Göttingen Seven” lost their jobs, but their actions stood as a demonstration of civil courage.

The University of Göttingen regards its great research tradition and subject diversity as constituting particular strengths. Almost all academic disciplines including medicine are represented in the 13 faculties, the exception being engineering sciences. Such a broad spectrum of subjects enables students to tackle overarching issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The Georg-August-Universität is also distinguished for being well integrated into a network of first-class extra-university research establishments (Göttingen Research Campus).

The University closely cooperates with non-university partners on site. Together, they form the Göttingen Research Campus – a steadily expanding network of top-level research institutions (five Max Planck Institutes, German Primate Center, German Aerospace Center and more). It has created an open environment where students, doctoral aspirants and experience researchers can develop fresh and unconventional ideas. Numerous scientists and scholars from this non-university institutions lecture at the University and joint professorial appointments create bridges between the University and Campus partners. This unique structure supports the reputation as one of the most research-oriented universities in Germany.

Over 50 Master and PhD programmes are taught in English, and thereby ensure that graduates emerge from their studies excellently equipped to enter the international job market.

In addition, services on different levels of the university also support students in finding jobs in the industry. A number of student jobs are also available at the University itself.