Why Greifswald? 7 Reasons Why You Should Study in Greifswald

1. Excellent Study Conditions

The University of Greifswald provides an excellent student-staff ratio, committed teachers who care about their students, small practical and seminar groups, innovative forms of teaching and learning.

2. Innovative Research for Tomorrow’s World

Innovative and first-class research addresses pressing topics of today and tomorrow: Environment, climate, ecology, energy, raw materials, health, international relations and globalisation. Students are introduced to research from an early stage and benefit from the highly modern infrastructure.

Students Summer School - Photo: Kilian Dorner

3. Excellent Supervision

The University of Greifswald provides its international students with excellent supervision. The International Office is happy to provide advice and support regarding study-related, legal and social issues.

4. International Community

The University promotes international exchange in both research and teaching and provides numerous opportunities for international exchange. At the same time, life in Greifswald is influenced by an intercultural community that provides you with various offers to get involved.

5. Startup Culture

As the regional motor for innovation with its university and world-class research institutes in the fields of plasma physics and animal health, Greifswald is the perfect breeding ground for innovative new businesses. The University encourages students with various startup competitions and a new open-space innovation centre will soon be opening its doors in the town centre.

Bicycle Town Greifswald - Photo: Till Junker

6. 15-Minute Town

Greifswald is known throughout Germany as a bicycle town and the two-wheelers are the students’ most popular mode of transport. It takes no longer than 15 minutes to get anywhere in town by bike, whether it’s from your lecture to the Mensa, or from the town centre to the shores of the Bay of Greifswald.

Students of Greifswald - Photo: Kilian Dorner

7. Location, Location, Location

Greifswald’s position right next to the Baltic Sea and between the islands of Rügen and Usedom draws visitors to its beaches, harbours and water sports activities. And Berlin is not that far away if you fancy a city-break.

FAQs - Effects of the Corona Pandemic on Studies

Restricted Public Access to University Campus

Public access to the campus will be heavily restricted from 17 March 2020 up until and including 19 April 2020. After the cancellation of face-to-face teaching and all kinds of events, the postponement of scheduled examinations, and the closure of the University Library, public access to the campus shall also be heavily restricted. The facilities and institutions can only be contacted via email. University bodies shall also hold no further sessions.

University Library with Extended Online Resources due to Coronavirus

Cancellation of all Forms of Teaching and all Kinds of Events at the University of Greifswald

In accordance with the decree passed by Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, all forms of teaching and all kinds of events at the State's tertiary education institutions are suspended until 20 April 2020. This enters into force on 16 March 2020. All other kinds of events scheduled for this period are also cancelled. Further information will follow soon.

Coronavirus (COVID-2019)

FAQs for members of the university community, last revised 27/03/2020, 3.04 p.m.

Seminars at the University of Greifswald - Photo: Kilian Dorner

Degree-Seeking Students

Study for your degree at the University of Greifswald.

Students in the city - Photo: Till Junker

Exchange Students

Come to Greifswald for your year/semester abroad.

Doctoral Students

Complete your doctorate in one of our fields of expertise.

Students in Greifswald - Photo: Till Junker

International Master's Degrees

The University of Greifswald currently provides two master's degree courses that are taught in English: Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation; and Earth Sciences. Click here for more information and application details.

Applying for a study place - Photo: Till Junker

Apply Here

If you would like to apply for a full-time study place at the University of Greifswald, you must fulfil the requirements and submit your application documents to uni-assist e.V. Find out more here.

Learn the Language

Students studying in Greifswald will usually require an intermediate level of German language skills. But don't worry, our Department of Teaching German as a Foreign Language provides various courses to help you learn the lingo!

Students by the sea - Photo: Till Junker

Heimathafen Greifswald

As a foreign national you are required to register Greifswald as your main place of residence. By doing so, you provide both the university and town with additional funds. You also profit directly from your registration.

International students on a raft - Photo: Kilian Dorner

Summer Schools

Taking part in one of our international summer schools is the perfect opportunity for foreign nationals to brush up on their German language skills, get to know Greifswald and the surrounding region, and improve their subject expertise.

Filling out forms - Photo: Kilian Dorner

Dates and Deadlines

The dates and deadlines for international student applications vary to those set for German students. Click here to find out which application documents are required for which degree courses and the deadlines for their submission.