Founded in 1734, the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (Georg-August University of Göttingen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Göttingen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (GAUG) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (GAUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 291-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GAUG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Georg-August-Universität Göttingen |
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Name (English) | Georg-August University of Göttingen |
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Acronym | GAUG |
Founded | 1734 |
Motto | In Publica Commoda For the Good of All |
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Address | Wilhelmsplatz 1 Göttingen 37073 Lower Saxony Germany |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Georg-August-Universität Göttingen categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur
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