Welcome to the University of Greifswald!

The University of Greifswald is one of the oldest tertiary education institutions in Germany and the Baltic Sea Region. Founded in 1456, it is also the oldest Swedish university, as the region was ruled by the Swedes after the Thirty Years’ War and up until 1815. Today, the University of Greifswald is aware of its tradition and has become a modern University beside the Baltic Sea with approximately 220 professors and 10.000 students. These come from all over Germany and from more than 90 countries from across the world.

Greifswald is known as a town with short distances, in which you will find intensive and personal relationships between teaching staff and students.

Studying conditions in Greifswald are excellent. Due to its geographical position in the Baltic Sea Region, cultural and academic contacts have grown historically, especially to partners in Poland, the Baltic States and to Scandinavia.

New Study Shows German Pupils Motivate Each Other

New Study Shows German Pupils Motivate Each Other

The international SELF (Socio-Emotional Learning Factors) Study, coordinated by researchers at the University of Greifswald's Department of Educational Science, has produced interesting insights into the motivation process of pupils in secondary school education in Germany and other countries.

New Honorary Doctor of the University of Helsinki

New Honorary Doctor of the University of Helsinki

In May 2017, the chair and full professor of Nordic history, Prof. Dr. Jens E. Olesen, received the title of honorary doctor from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Helsinki. He was bestowed with the award for his many years of work and research in the areas of Scandinavian and Finnish history.

Official Start of the Digital Library M-V

Official Start of the Digital Library M-V

This week saw the official start of the Digital Library Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. At the launch of the innovative resource, on the 14th June 2017, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Birgit Hesse, said that, "[the Digital Library] makes it possible to study the State's cultural historical treasure, irrespective of location and time."

Competition "Weltoffene Universität"

Competition "Weltoffene Universität"

The University is again in 2017 calling for entries to its competition "Cosmopolitan University". Students and staff members are asked to submit entries related to a passage of the University's mission statement. The three best entries will be chosen by a jury and awarded with monetary prizes.

Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)

Report on the internal analysis and the derived plan of action for the University of Greifswald.