Welcome to the University of Greifswald!

The University of Greifswald is one of the oldest higher 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.

Greifswald Research Provides New Insights into Social Spider Behaviour

Greifswald Research Provides New Insights into Social Spider Behaviour

New research from Greifswald, which has recently been published in the international journal Animal Behaviour, shows that within communal nests occupied by the social spider Stegodyphus dumicola, the aunts sacrifice themselves for their nieces and nephews.

Prof. Dr. Anna Wolff-Powęska to Receive Pomerania Nostra Prize 2017

Prof. Dr. Anna Wolff-Powęska to Receive Pomerania Nostra Prize 2017

The historian and humanities professor is considered to be one of Poland's most important experts on German history and Polish-German relations. Prof. Powęska will receive the award at an official ceremony in the Aula on the 10th November.

Greifswald Dental Professor Elected ORCA President

Greifswald Dental Professor Elected ORCA President

Prof. Dr. Splieth, Head of the Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry has recently been elected President of the European Organisation for Caries Research (ORCA) and is to assume office in 2019. Research into the field of cariology requires international cooperation, provided in part by ORCA.

Support for Refugees

Support for Refugees

Refugees now have the opportunity to attend classes at the University of Greifswald as Guest Students, free of charge. Additionally, there is a free German language course and individual course advice for refugees who are qualified to study. The International Office is your point of contact for any queries you might have.