University Greifswald

Overview

English Name: University Greifswald

Control Type: Public

World Rank: #685

Rank in Germany: #39

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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

University Greifswald's address, phone, email, and social presence. Department-level scholarship enquiries route faster through the specific faculty rather than central admissions.

Academic Details

The numbers behind University Greifswald: student body, academic staff, and the recognising bodies validating its work. A baseline read for assessing institutional capacity and rigour.

Degrees

Also Staatsexam in Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Dentistry; Lehramt in Secondary Education, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Sciences Education

Faculties & Divisions

The schools at University Greifswald and their associated subjects. Centres of excellence within faculties signal subjects where the institution invests in research and graduate-level activity.

Programs Offered

University Greifswald's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.

How to apply to University Greifswald

How to apply to University Greifswald — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.

1. 1
   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.

2. 2
   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.

3. 3
   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.

4. 4
   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.

5. 5
   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

A short Q&A covering University Greifswald's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.

Top-Ranked Universities in Germany

Time-trend in rankings matters: rising universities in Germany may overtake University Greifswald or its peers over your study horizon. Year-on-year movement signals institutional momentum.

Technische Universität München

Munich · Public · Rank #80

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Munich · Public · Rank #144

Universität Hamburg

Hamburg · Public · Rank #167

SRH University Heidelberg

Heidelberg · Private · Rank #178

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Erlangen · Public · Rank #221

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Public transport hubs near University Greifswald affect access to all the universities below similarly. Major transit nodes often correlate with where the cluster of institutions is densest.

UN

University of Rostock

Rostock · Public · Rank #847

Wismar University of Applied Sciences

Wismar · Est. 1908

University of Applied Sciences Stralsund

Stralsund · Est. 1991

Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences

Neubrandenburg · Public · Est. 1991

RO

Rostock University of Music and Theatre

Rostock · Est. 1994

Where Else to Study Education & Teaching

Faculty publication output for Education & Teaching researchers at each Germany institution signals research-active culture. Active publication usually correlates with funded supervision capacity.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Aachen · Public · Rank #232

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Bonn · Public · Rank #260

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Karlsruhe · Public · Rank #267

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau · Public · Rank #272

Freie Universität Berlin

Berlin · Public · Rank #280

Universities Often Compared with University Greifswald

Comparable institutions to University Greifswald — by academic scale and standing — are gathered below. Same-tier shortlists give you flexibility on admissions outcomes without compromising on institutional level.

TE

Technical University of Braunschweig

Braunschweig · Public · Rank #665

Leibniz Universität Hannover

Hannover · Public · Rank #711

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Marburg/Lahn · Public · Rank #648

Technische Hochschule Mannheim

Mannheim · Public · Rank #643

Universität Potsdam

Potsdam · Public · Rank #614