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Georg-August University of Göttingen

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world rank  264

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Overview

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.

University Snapshot

Control

Georg-August University of Göttingen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Georg-August University of Göttingen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Georg-August University of Göttingen' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Georg-August University of Göttingen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Georg-August University of Göttingen
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym GAUG
Founded 1734
Motto In Publica Commoda
For the Good of All
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University Location

Address Wilhelmsplatz 1
Göttingen
37073 Lower Saxony
Germany
Georg-August University of Göttingen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Georg-August University of Göttingen Phone Number (551) 390
Georg-August University of Göttingen Fax Number (551) 39 4135
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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.



Georg-August University of Göttingen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Georg-August University of Göttingen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Georg-August University of Göttingen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Admission Office Admission Office

Studium International
Göttingen 37073
(551) 39 44 55
(551) 39 12486

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Georg-August University of Göttingen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Georg-August University of Göttingen is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Library University Library

Yes Visit Georg-August University of Göttingen's Library


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Housing University Housing

Yes


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Georg-August University of Göttingen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Georg-August University of Göttingen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Coimbra Group
  • U4 Network
  • European University Association (EUA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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