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University of Gottingen
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The Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, usually referred to as the University of Göttingen (UGöttingen), is a renowned research university in Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1734, it is one of the twelve universities that comprise the German Universities Excellence Initiative. It is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Germany and Europe.
The University of Göttingen offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
- Humanities
- Law
- Social sciences
- Business administration
- Sciences
- Medicine
- Forestry
The university has a strong focus on research and is home to a number of world-renowned institutes, including:
- The Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine
- The German Center for Primate Research
- The Göttingen Center for Molecular Biology
Here are some of the specific benefits of studying at the University of Göttingen:
- The university is a world-renowned institution with a long history of academic excellence.
- The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including many programs that are not offered at universities in the United States.
- The university has a strong focus on research, which provides students with the opportunity to work with leading scholars in their fields.
- The university is located in a beautiful and historic city in the heart of Germany.
- The university is relatively affordable for international students, especially compared to universities in the United States.
Student Life
Göttingen, with a population of approx. 117,000, is a city where tradition and innovation complement one another perfectly. The historic quarter, with its excellently preserved timber-framed houses on the one hand, and the University of Göttingen with its 31,456 students, on the other hand, create a lively atmosphere that would be hard to find elsewhere. The university departments and buildings are spread around various campuses in the city and are within easy walking or cycling distance from each other. Accommodation for 5,000 students in halls of residence and excellent canteens, run by the Student Services Organisation, allows for a high quality of life at a low cost. For those of you looking for a break from all the research and studying, there are several sports facilities available within and outside the university. The Hochschulsport Göttingen offers a wide range of disciplines for students and employees of the university and the Max Planck Institutes. At the University of Göttingen there are several possibilities to engage in student associations, for example ADF Göttingen (working group of democratic students’ association members), ADW (working group of democratic economists), Action Group Law, Liberal party university association Göttingen, Circle of Christian democratic students, etc.
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