University of Greifswald

Current News from the University of Greifswald

13.10.2026

Opening Ceremony Marks the Start of the Academic Year at the University of Greifswald: 1 560 New Students Welcomed to Winter Semester 2026/27

09.10.2026

DFG Provides Grant for Research Unit “Transformative Climate Law: Space – Time – Society”

06.10.2026

Using Enzymes instead of the Landfill: How Biological Processes Can Help with Recycling

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Japanese Sports Day in Greifswald

Come join your fellow students, colleagues, and friends at the Japanese Sports Day in Greifswald on 10 October 2026! Prove your own team spirit in the disciplines "Chicken and Caterpillar", "Ball Throwing Game", "Obstacle Course", "Borrowed Items Race" and "Relay Race" at the traditional Japanese 'Undokai' on the Range Sports Field.

Drei Menschen stehen in einem eleganten Raum, eine Frau wurde geehrt und hält eine Urkunde in der Hand.

Honorary Doctorate for Ursula Gather

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences awarded Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Ursula Gather an honorary doctorate at its 75th anniversary celebrations. The internationally renowned mathematician and Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Krupp Foundation was honoured for her scientific contributions and immense efforts to foster Greifswald as an academic location.

Zwei Personen sitzen an einem Tisch und arbeiten mit einer Roboterhand. Auf dem Laptop ist ein Code zu sehen, der die Steuerung des Roboters zeigt.

International Master's Degrees

From Bioversity, Ecology and Evolution to Data Science and from Earth Sciences to the History and Culture of the Baltic Sea Region - several of our master's degree courses can be studied in English.

Drei Studierende stehen auf dem Campus Loefflerstraße.

Degree-Seeking Students

Are you thinking of studying for a degree in Germany? Our University has a wide range of possible courses and Greifswald is a vibrant student town on the Baltic Sea Coast. Find out more about study opportunities here.

Symbolfoto Heimathafen, Studierendenmarketing

Exchange Students

The University of Greifswald has a lot to offer exchange students, whether you are on the Erasmus+ programme or from one of our many international partner universities. Find out more about the requirements, the application process, studying, and enjoying your time here in Greifswald here.

Dr. Franziska Tanneberger in der Mesokosmenanlage

Research Domains

In its new Research Strategy, the University of Greifswald defined three research domains: the Baltic Sea Region, One Health, and Prevention. These are supported by the 12 well-established interdisciplinary key research topics. More about our research can be found here.

International Brunch

The International Office has introduced a new exchange format for all international members of the university community and those interested in foreign cultures. Bring a dish from your home country and add it to the diverse buffet held on the last Sunday of every month at 10 a.m. in the STRAZE.

Broaden your Horizon in Greifswald

Discover more about our University in this short video that provides several reasons why you should choose Greifswald for your studies or as a work location. Historic buildings and centuries of tradition meet cutting-edge research and teaching facilities on the shores of the Baltic Sea.