The International Side of the University of Greifswald

Hand-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.

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.

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!

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DAAD Prize 2022 being awarded to Adventina Padmyastuti by Britt Schumacher and Dorthe G.A. Hartmann

Call for Applications: DAAD Prize 2023

The University of Greifswald will award the DAAD Prize 2023 to an exceptional foreign student or doctoral student, who has distinguished him or herself through excellent academic achievements and notable social work or intercultural activities. The prize money amounts to 1000 euro.

Welcoming of the new international students at Greifswald University

The International Office welcomes all new international students at Greifswald University!

Die Rektorin der Universität Greifswald (Prof. Riedel) überreicht der ukrainischen Wissenchaftlerin Dr. Mayerchyk eine Urkunde über ein Philipp-Schwartz-Stipendium

Dr. Maria Mayerchyk Awarded with Philipp Schwartz Fellowship

On Thursday, 22 September 2022, the Rector of the University of Greifswald, Prof. Dr. Katharina Riedel, awarded a Philipp Schwartz Fellowship to the Ukrainian scholar Dr. Maria Mayerchyk at an award ceremony.

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.

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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.

Stay connected in Greifswald

How can you stay connected in Greifswald? Check out the contact options listed here.

International Degree Courses

The University of Greifswald currently provides seven international degree courses that can be studied entirely in English.

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.