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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

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Overview

Established in 1946, the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Mainz (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rhineland-Palatinate. This institution also has a branch campus in Germersheim. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz (Ministry of Science and Health of Rhineland-Palatinate), Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU) 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Control Typepublic

Entity

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large sized

Selectivity

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym JGU
Founded 1946 Origins date back to 1477 and operated until 1823. It reopened in 1946.
Motto Ut omnes unum sint
That all may be one
Colours Red
Mascot
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University Location

Address Saarstrasse 21
Mainz
55122 Rhineland-Palatinate
Germany
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Phone Number (6131) 39-0
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Fax Number (6131) 39 22919
Other locations Germersheim

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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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz'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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.



Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz: 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) 0-999 US$ (0-910 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

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


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


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz'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.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 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


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Library University Library

Yes Visit Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Library


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946


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 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Rhine-Main Universities (RMU)


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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