Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany • Founded 1734 • World Rank #419
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.
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Academic Details
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Academic Structures
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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
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- 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
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- 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
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- 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
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Agricultural Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Biology and Psychology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Clinical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chemistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
Common Career Paths
- Chemist
- Lab Researcher
- Quality Control Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economic Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Taxation
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ecology
- Forestry
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Geoscience and Geography (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Geography
- Geology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
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
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics and Computer Science (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physics (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ethnology
- Gender Studies
- Indic Languages
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Theology (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bible
- Ethics
- Jewish Studies
- New Testament
- Religious Studies
- Theology
Common Career Paths
- Religious Educator
- Pastoral Counsellor
- Faith Community Leader
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's teaching programmes are listed below — search or scan by level. International student eligibility varies by programme — some require additional language or visa-pathway checks.
Bachelor's Degree
77 programmes
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen runs 77 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Slavische Philologie Slavische Philologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Weltliteratur/World Literature Weltliteratur/World Literature Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Digital Humanities Digital Humanities Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Griechische Philologie Griechische Philologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Classical Studies & Ancient History
Lateinische Philologie Lateinische Philologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Classical Studies & Ancient History
Lateinische Philologie des Mittelalters und der Neuzeit Lateinische Philologie des Mittelalters und der Neuzeit Bachelor (2-Fächer) Classical Studies & Ancient History
Kunstgeschichte Kunstgeschichte Bachelor (2-Fächer) Visual Arts
Musikwissenschaft Musikwissenschaft Bachelor (2-Fächer) Music
Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Bachelor Agriculture
Ökosystemmanagement Ökosystemmanagement Bachelor Forestry & Natural Resources
Forstwissenschaften und Waldökologie Forstwissenschaften und Waldökologie Bachelor Forestry & Natural Resources
Physik Interdisziplinär Physik Interdisziplinär Bachelor Natural Sciences
Ecosystem Sciences Ecosystem Sciences Bachelor Biological Sciences
Biologische Diversität und Ökologie Biologische Diversität und Ökologie Bachelor Biological Sciences
Biologie Biologie Bachelor Biological Sciences
Chemie Chemie Bachelor Chemistry
Biochemie Biochemie Bachelor Chemistry
Geowissenschaften Geowissenschaften Bachelor Earth Sciences & Geology
Geographie Geographie Bachelor Earth Sciences & Geology
Angewandte Data Science Angewandte Data Science Bachelor Computer Sciences
Angewandte Informatik Angewandte Informatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Mathematical Data Science Mathematical Data Science Bachelor Computer Sciences
Informatik Informatik Bachelor (2-Fächer) Computer Sciences
Mathematik Mathematik Bachelor (2-Fächer) Mathematics
Angewandte Statistik Angewandte Statistik Bachelor (2-Fächer) Mathematics
Physik Physik Bachelor Physics & Astronomy
Molekulare Medizin Molekulare Medizin Bachelor Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Praxisorientierte Pflegewissenschaft Praxisorientierte Pflegewissenschaft Bachelor Health Sciences
Psychologie Psychologie Bachelor Psychology
Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL) Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL) Bachelor Business Administration
Wirtschaftsinformatik Wirtschaftsinformatik Bachelor Information Systems & Technology
Volkswirtschaftslehre (VWL) Volkswirtschaftslehre (VWL) Bachelor Economics
Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Bachelor Politics & International Relations
Rechtswissenschaften Rechtswissenschaften Bachelor (2-Fächer) Law
Rechtswissenschaften - integrierter Rechtswissenschaften - integrierter Bachelor Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Law
Soziologie Soziologie Bachelor Social & Cultural Studies
Sozialwissenschaften Sozialwissenschaften Bachelor Social & Cultural Studies
Intercultural Theology Intercultural Theology Bachelor Social & Cultural Studies
Wirtschaftspädagogik Wirtschaftspädagogik Bachelor Education & Teaching
Russisch Russisch Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Ostasienwissenschaft/Chinesisch als Fremdsprache Ostasienwissenschaft/Chinesisch als Fremdsprache Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Philosophie Philosophie Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Griechisch Griechisch Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Deutsch Deutsch Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Latein Latein Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Englisch Englisch Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Sport Sport Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Französisch Französisch Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Werte und Normen Werte und Normen Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Erdkunde Erdkunde Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Religion, evangelische Religion, evangelische Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Geschichte Geschichte Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Spanisch Spanisch Bachelor (2-Fächer/ Profil Lehramt an Gymnasien) Education & Teaching
Ur- und frühgeschichtliche Archäologie Ur- und frühgeschichtliche Archäologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Classical Studies & Ancient History
Antike Kulturen Antike Kulturen Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Altorientalistik Altorientalistik Bachelor (2-Fächer) Classical Studies & Ancient History
Archäologie der Griechischen, Römischen und Byzantinischen Welt Archäologie der Griechischen, Römischen und Byzantinischen Welt Bachelor (2-Fächer) Classical Studies & Ancient History
Ägyptologie und Koptologie Ägyptologie und Koptologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Classical Studies & Ancient History
English: Language, Literatures and Cultures English: Language, Literatures and Cultures Bachelor (2-Fächer) English Language Studies
Iranistik Iranistik Bachelor (2-Fächer) Area Studies
Ostasienwissenschaft/Moderne Sinologie Ostasienwissenschaft/Moderne Sinologie Bachelor Area Studies
Turkologie Turkologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Area Studies
Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft Bachelor (2-Fächer) Area Studies
Ostasienwissenschaft/Modernes China Ostasienwissenschaft/Modernes China Bachelor (2-Fächer) Area Studies
Moderne Indienstudien Moderne Indienstudien Bachelor (2-Fächer) Area Studies
Germanistik - Deutsche Philologie Germanistik - Deutsche Philologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Skandinavistik/Nordeuropastudien Skandinavistik/Nordeuropastudien Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte Bachelor (2-Fächer) History
Ethnologie Ethnologie Bachelor (2-Fächer) Social & Cultural Studies
Kulturanthropologie/Ethnologie, europäische Kulturanthropologie/Ethnologie, europäische Bachelor (2-Fächer) Social & Cultural Studies
Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Bachelor (2-Fächer) Philosophy & Ethics
North American Studies North American Studies Bachelor (2-Fächer) Area Studies
Spanien- und Hispanoamerikastudien/Spanisch Spanien- und Hispanoamerikastudien/Spanisch Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Frankreich- und Frankophoniestudien/Französisch Frankreich- und Frankophoniestudien/Französisch Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Portugal- und Brasilienstudien/Portugiesisch Portugal- und Brasilienstudien/Portugiesisch Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
Italienstudien/Italienisch Italienstudien/Italienisch Bachelor (2-Fächer) Linguistics & Language Studies
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Master's Degree
105 programmes
These 105 programmes form Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Slavische Philologie Slavische Philologie Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Digital Humanities Digital Humanities Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Neuere Deutsche Literatur: Geschichte - Grundlagen - Vermittlung Neuere Deutsche Literatur: Geschichte - Grundlagen - Vermittlung Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Linguistics Linguistics Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Komparatistik Komparatistik Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Griechische Philologie Griechische Philologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Lateinische Philologie Lateinische Philologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Kunstgeschichte Kunstgeschichte Master Visual Arts
Kulturelle Musikwissenschaft Kulturelle Musikwissenschaft Master Music
Agribusiness Agribusiness Master of Business Administration Agriculture
Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Master Agriculture
Crop Protection Crop Protection Master Agriculture
Sustainable International Agriculture Sustainable International Agriculture Master Agriculture
Integrated Plant and Animal Breeding Integrated Plant and Animal Breeding Master Agriculture
Pferdewissenschaften Pferdewissenschaften Master Agriculture
Sustainable Forest and Nature Management Sustainable Forest and Nature Management Master Forestry & Natural Resources
Forest and Ecosystem Sciences Forest and Ecosystem Sciences Master Forestry & Natural Resources
Forstwissenschaften und Waldökologie Forstwissenschaften und Waldökologie Master Forestry & Natural Resources
International Nature Conservation International Nature Conservation Master Environmental Engineering
Molecular Biology (Molekulare Biologie) Molecular Biology (Molekulare Biologie) Master Biological Sciences
Biodiversity: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biodiversity: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Master Biological Sciences
Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry Master Biological Sciences
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Master Biological Sciences
Developmental, Neural and Behavioural Biology Developmental, Neural and Behavioural Biology Master Biological Sciences
Chemie Chemie Master Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences Earth and Environmental Sciences Master Earth Sciences & Geology
Geographie: Ressourcenanalyse und -management Geographie: Ressourcenanalyse und -management Master Earth Sciences & Geology
Angewandte Informatik Angewandte Informatik Master Computer Sciences
Angewandte Data Science Angewandte Data Science Master Computer Sciences
Angewandte Statistik Angewandte Statistik Master Mathematics
Mathematik Mathematik Master Mathematics
Matter to Life Matter to Life Master Physics & Astronomy
Physics Physics Master Physics & Astronomy
Molekulare Medizin Molekulare Medizin Master Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Neurosciences (Neurowissenschaften) Neurosciences (Neurowissenschaften) Master Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Cardiovascular Science Cardiovascular Science Master Medicine
Psychologie: Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie Psychologie: Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie Master Psychology
Psychologie Psychologie Master Psychology
Sportwissenschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Prävention, Rehabilitation und psychosoziale Gesundheit Sportwissenschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Prävention, Rehabilitation und psychosoziale Gesundheit Master Sport and Exercise Science
Sustainable Accounting, Finance, and Taxation Sustainable Accounting, Finance, and Taxation Master Finance, Banking & Insurance
Development Economics Development Economics Master International Business
International Economics International Economics Master International Business
Management Management Master Management & Leadership
Wirtschaftsinformatik Wirtschaftsinformatik Master Information Systems & Technology
Politikwissenschaft: Nationalstaat und Globalisierung Politikwissenschaft: Nationalstaat und Globalisierung Master Politics & International Relations
International Law International Law Master Law
Rechtswissenschaften für ausländische Studierende mit abgeschlossenem ausländischem rechtswissenschaftlichem Universitätsstudium Rechtswissenschaften für ausländische Studierende mit abgeschlossenem ausländischem rechtswissenschaftlichem Universitätsstudium Master Law
Chinesisches Recht und Rechtsvergleichung Chinesisches Recht und Rechtsvergleichung Master Law
European and Transnational Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law European and Transnational Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Master Law
Modern Indian Studies Modern Indian Studies Master Social & Cultural Studies
Soziologie Soziologie Master Social & Cultural Studies
Geschlechterforschung Geschlechterforschung Master Social & Cultural Studies
Arbeit in Betrieb und Gesellschaft Arbeit in Betrieb und Gesellschaft Master Social & Cultural Studies
Sozialwissenschaftliche Diversitätsforschung Sozialwissenschaftliche Diversitätsforschung Master Social & Cultural Studies
Wirtschaftspädagogik Wirtschaftspädagogik Master Education & Teaching
Erziehung, Bildung und Ungleichheit Erziehung, Bildung und Ungleichheit Master Education & Teaching
Griechisch ( Griechisch (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Biologie ( Biologie (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Philosophie ( Philosophie (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Religion, evangelische ( Religion, evangelische (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Geschichte ( Geschichte (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Werte und Normen ( Werte und Normen (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Spanisch ( Spanisch (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Chemie ( Chemie (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Mathematik ( Mathematik (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Informatik ( Informatik (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Erdkunde ( Erdkunde (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Deutsch ( Deutsch (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Ostasienwissenschaft/Chinesisch als Fremdsprache Ostasienwissenschaft/Chinesisch als Fremdsprache Master of Education Education & Teaching
Latein ( Latein (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Englisch ( Englisch (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Russisch ( Russisch (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Französisch ( Französisch (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Education (M.Ed.) Education (M.Ed.) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Politik und Wirtschaft ( Politik und Wirtschaft (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Sport ( Sport (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Physik ( Physik (Lehramt an Gymnasien) Master of Education Education & Teaching
Archäologie und Kunstgeschichte der Spätantiken und Byzantinischen Welt Archäologie und Kunstgeschichte der Spätantiken und Byzantinischen Welt Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Ur- und frühgeschichtliche Archäologie Ur- und frühgeschichtliche Archäologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Antike Kulturen Antike Kulturen Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Altorientalistik Altorientalistik Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Ägyptologie und Koptologie Ägyptologie und Koptologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Klassische Archäologie Klassische Archäologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
English: Language, Literatures and Cultures English: Language, Literatures and Cultures Master English Language Studies
Iranian and Persianate Studies Iranian and Persianate Studies Master Area Studies
Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft Master Area Studies
Interkulturelle Germanistik Deutschland-China Interkulturelle Germanistik Deutschland-China Master Area Studies
East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology East Asian Studies/Modern Sinology Master Area Studies
Turkologie Turkologie Master Area Studies
Skandinavistik/Nordeuropastudien Skandinavistik/Nordeuropastudien Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Interkulturelle Germanistik/Deutsch als Fremdsprache Interkulturelle Germanistik/Deutsch als Fremdsprache Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Germanistik: Texte, Praktiken, Methoden Germanistik: Texte, Praktiken, Methoden Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Mittelalter- und Renaissance-Studien Mittelalter- und Renaissance-Studien Master History
History of Global Markets History of Global Markets Master History
Geschichte Geschichte Master History
Kulturanthropologie/Ethnologie, europäische Kulturanthropologie/Ethnologie, europäische Master Social & Cultural Studies
Intercultural Theology Intercultural Theology Master Social & Cultural Studies
Kulturen und Sprachen des mediterranen Raums Kulturen und Sprachen des mediterranen Raums Master Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnologie Ethnologie Master Social & Cultural Studies
Philosophie Philosophie Master Philosophy & Ethics
Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Master Philosophy & Ethics
Euroculture (Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context) Euroculture (Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context) Master Area Studies
Osteuropäische Geschichte Osteuropäische Geschichte Master Area Studies
North American Studies North American Studies Master Area Studies
TransRomania-Studien: Romanische Sprachen, Literaturen und Kulturen TransRomania-Studien: Romanische Sprachen, Literaturen und Kulturen Master Linguistics & Language Studies
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Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
2 programmes
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen lists 2 programmes outside the standard bachelor-to-doctorate ladder — vocational and pathway awards that often carry credit toward a later full degree.
Zahnmedizin Zahnmedizin Staatsexamen Medicine
Medizin Medizin Staatsexamen Medicine
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
What applying to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's 184 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
- 4 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.
- 5 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
Quick answers to the most common questions about Georg-August-Universität Göttingen — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
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 20,000-24,999 students.
Where does Georg-August-Universität Göttingen stand in university rankings?
It ranks #419 globally and #25 in Germany.
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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Where Else to Study Education & Teaching
Other universities in Germany that teach Education & Teaching appear below — useful for comparing programme depth against Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Programme structures differ even within the same country, so detailed comparison is worth the effort.
Universities Often Compared with Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Joint research consortia among universities at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen's level — shared grants, co-supervision arrangements — make peer institutions natural collaborators rather than just competitors.
