The International Side of the University of Greifswald

Self-made raft on the Ryck – photo: Kilian Dorner

Why Greifswald?

Five good reasons for coming to the University of Greifswald.

Main University Building of the University of Saskatchewan Canada – photo: Julia Balk

Partnerships Across the Globe

The University of Greifswald maintains partnerships throughout the world. Contact the International Office if you would like to set up a new partnership.

Students getting round town by bike - photo: Till Junker

Exchanges in Greifswald

Whether you're a degree-seeking student, exchange student, or doctoral student, come to the University of Greifswald to do a short or long period of study.

Kubb at the Museum Harbour - photo: Maike Schneider

Internationals go Greifswald

Read more about what international exchange students say about their period of stay in Greifswald.

Research & Teach in Greifswald

International academics, doctoral students and postdocs are more than welcome at the University of Greifswald!

Emergency Financial Aid for International Students

The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is providing funds to support foreign students, who find themselves in financial difficulties due to the coronavirus crisis and have no legal entitlement to BAföG, or are unable to otherwise secure their living expenses. The financial support can be provided for up to 3 months and amounts to a maximum of 500 euros per month. The request form can be found here. Request forms can now be sent to the International Office. Please send the signed and completed form either as a scan in .pdf format to io-studiumuni-greifswaldde or via post to the International Office (Domstraße 8, 17487 Greifswald).

Coronavirus (COVID-2019)

FAQs for members of the university community, last revised 27/05/2020, 10.50 a.m.

Studies and Teaching Start at the Universities [de]

In accordance with the decree passed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, studies and teaching can start at the universities on 20 April 2020. Courses will be taught in digital format until further notice. Components of degree courses that cannot be taught digitally will be postponed until face-to-face teaching is reinstated. Practical courses that require special laboratories or equipment at the universities can recommence subject to special hygiene and precautionary measures.

Miniature Greifswald - Photo: Magnus Schult

Plan your Period of Stay in Greifswald Now!

Whether you would like to do a full degree, exchange or doctoral studies, or you would like to teach at the University of Greifswald, we will be pleased to provide you with the answers to your questions. Come to Greifswald and experience tradition, good study conditions and the perfect position next to the Baltic Sea!

Gruppenbild im Labor - Foto: Magnus Schult

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Scholarships for international PhD students

The International Office will award the 4 scholarships for 2020 in frames of the DAAD's STIBET doctoral programme. Apply by 03/05/2020!

Grenzmauer mit Boot - Foto: Isabell Szallies

Intercultural Workshops

Intercultural competence and how to deal with persons from different culture are important key qualifications and vital for the internationalisation of the university. The University of Greifswald is providing a broad range of training programmes.

Delegation from Greifswald visits Vietnam - photo: Katharina Schmitt

International Partnerships all Over the World

With over 20 international partnerships with universities all over the world and more than 200 university partnerships within the Erasmus+ network, the University of Greifswald is connected to all four corners of the globe, providing excellent opportunities for exchange and collaboration.

International Office

The International Office (IO) is the central point of contact at the University for all international issues. We coordinate international partnerships and the university’s cooperation projects, develop and implement programmes with international partners.

Greifswald Summer

Greifswald Summer combines 4 weeks of intensive German lessons at various levels of proficiency and workshops with a diverse range of cultural events and excursions. Become part of Greifswald’s international community, improve your German and spend an unforgettable summer in Greifswald!

International Master’s Degrees

The University of Greifswald currently provides two international master’s degrees that can be studied entirely in English: Earth Sciences and Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation.

International students at the Welcoming Session - photo: Kilian Dorner

International Statistics

The number of international students at the University of Greifswald has risen by more than 20 % since winter semester 2010/11, meaning that 744 international students from more than 90 countries are currently enrolled at the university.

International Profile

In the face of increasing globalisation, demographic developments and the worldwide competition for the brightest minds and limited means for research, the University of Greifswald sees the internationalisation of research and teaching as both an obligation and a chance. In order to make the most of this opportunity, the University of Greifswald cooperates with international partners in a global network, strengthens its collaboration with partner institutions and is continually expanding its international ties.