Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany • Founded 1734 • QS 2010 #174
Updated Nov 2026 · Source: uni-goettingen.de
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 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.
This 290-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.
Location & Contact
Below are Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's address, location, and primary contact channels.
Academic Details
The figures below cover Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing.
Academic Structures
The academic units through which Georg-August-Universität Göttingen delivers teaching are listed below.
Unit 13 items
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Biology incl. Psychology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Economic Sciences
- Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology
- Faculty of Geoscience and Geography
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Faculty of Physics
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Theology
- Medical Center
Degrees
Also Certificate in Psychotherapie; Dual Bachelor's degree programmes; Teacher Training Diplom (Lehramt) and Bachelor's degree programmes with Teacher Training option (Lehramt); Staatsexam in Dentistry, Medicine, Law
Bachelor's 14 programs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Forestry
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Modern Languages
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Master's 92 programs
- Accountancy
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Ancient Civilizations
- Animal Husbandry
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Cardiology
- Central European Studies
- Chemistry
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Education
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- English
- Environmental Management
- Ethnology
- European Studies
- European Union Law
- Finance
- Finnish
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forestry
- French
- French Studies
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Germanic Studies
- Greek (Classical)
- Hispanic American Studies
- History
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Technology
- International Economics
- International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Italian
- Latin
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Medicine
- Medieval Studies
- Microbiology
- Modern History
- Molecular Biology
- Musicology
- Native Language Education
- Neurosciences
- Pedagogy
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Portuguese
- Prehistory
- Psychology
- Religious Education
- Religious Studies
- Romance Languages
- Scandinavian Languages
- Science Education
- Slavic Languages
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- Spanish
- Sports
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Theology
- Tropical Agriculture
- Turkish
Doctoral 30 programs
- Agriculture
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Sciences
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Forest Biology
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Geography
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Neurosciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Protestant Theology
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Theology
- Wood Technology
Other 15 programs
- Agriculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Forestry
- Geography
- Law
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medicine
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Protestant Theology
- Social Sciences
- Theology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur.
Medicine (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Medicine
Agricultural Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
Biology and Psychology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Psychology
Chemistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
Economic Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Taxation
Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ecology
- Forestry
Geoscience and Geography (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Geography
- Geology
Humanities (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Classical Languages
- East Asian Studies
- Finnish
- History
- Musicology
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Romance Languages
- Scandinavian Languages
- Slavic Languages
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Mathematics and Computer Science (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics
Physics (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Social Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ethnology
- Gender Studies
- Indic Languages
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Theology (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bible
- Ethics
- Jewish Studies
- New Testament
- Religious Studies
- Theology
Programs Offered
Below are Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.
186 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Germany
Bachelor's Degree 78 programmes
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Master's Degree 108 programmes
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How to apply to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
A short guide to applying to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen — five steps.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's 186 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit your application
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen processes applications through www.uni-goettingen.de. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +49 (551) 390. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Common questions about Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, answered from data on record.
When did Georg-August-Universität Göttingen open?
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen traces its founding to 1734 (approximately 292 years ago).
In which city is Georg-August-Universität Göttingen?
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is based in Göttingen, Germany.
Is Georg-August-Universität Göttingen a public or private institution?
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen operates as a public institution.
How many students study at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen?
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen has approximately 30,153 students.
Where does Georg-August-Universität Göttingen stand in university rankings?
It ranks QS 2010 #174.
What programmes are available at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen?
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How is Georg-August-Universität Göttingen organised academically?
The institution comprises 13 academic units.
Is Georg-August-Universität Göttingen officially recognised?
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is accredited by Zentrale Evaluations und Akkreditierungsagentur (ZevA).
Where can I learn more about Georg-August-Universität Göttingen?
The institution's website is www.uni-goettingen.de.
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