University Greifswald
Greifswald, Germany
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Overview
Founded 1456 and confirmed by Papal Bull of Calixtus III.
The University came under the control of Sweden in 1648, becoming a Prussian University in 1815. Reorganized 1946 and 1990.
In 2017, the University of Greifswald's Senate decides to change the official German name of the University Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald (Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald) for Universität Greifswald (University of Greifswald)
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for University Greifswald are listed below.
Degrees
Also Staatsexam in Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Dentistry; Lehramt in Secondary Education, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Sciences Education
Bachelor's 35 programs
- American Studies
- Art History
- Baltic Languages
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Business Administration
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Educational Sciences
- English Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Finnish
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Germanic Studies
- History
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Music
- Musicology
- Nordic Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Law
- Scandinavian Languages
- Slavic Languages
Master's 33 programs
- American Studies
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- English Studies
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fine Arts
- Fiscal Law
- Geography
- German
- Germanic Studies
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biology
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Sciences
- Regional Studies
- Scandinavian Languages
- Slavic Languages
- Speech Studies
- Tourism
Doctoral 7 programs
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Theology
Other 3 programs
- Business Administration
- Protestant Theology
- Religious Music
Faculties & Divisions
Subject coverage by faculty at University Greifswald is listed below.
Graduate Studies (Academy) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Leadership
- Management
- Natural Sciences
Law and Economics (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Law
Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Natural Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Physics
Medicine (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Medicine
Philosophy (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
- Baltic Languages
- English Studies
- Music
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Religious Music
Theology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Theology
Programs Offered
Browse University Greifswald's programmes by level, or filter by name.
128 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Germany
Bachelor's Degree 32 programmes
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Master's Degree 96 programmes
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How to apply to University Greifswald
A five-step path through the application process at University Greifswald.
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Identify the right programme
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. University Greifswald offers 128 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
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Check entry requirements
Each programme at University Greifswald has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
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Prepare your application documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
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Submit via the institution
Apply directly via University Greifswald's online portal at www.uni-greifswald.de. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Get in touch with admissions
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at 49 3834 420 0. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University Greifswald
Quick answers to common questions about University Greifswald.
Where is University Greifswald located?
University Greifswald is located in Greifswald, Germany.
What is University Greifswald's control type?
University Greifswald is a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at University Greifswald?
Student enrolment at University Greifswald is around 10,058.
What degrees does University Greifswald offer?
Programmes at University Greifswald cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Where can I learn more about University Greifswald?
You can find University Greifswald online at www.uni-greifswald.de.
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