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.

Study and Teaching Operations Will Continue in Digital Formats with Few Exceptions up until the End of January

According to the Ministry’s decree of 09/01/2021, study and teaching operations will continue in digital formats up until 31 January. Exceptions apply to courses that require specialist laboratories or rooms with specialist equipment and examinations that cannot be realised digitally or through an alternative format. The university libraries shall remain closed for the general public, apart from for taking out and returning books. Reading rooms and other areas that can be used for study purposes may only be used by students who are preparing for upcoming compulsory examinations and/or producing coursework that must be submitted by a certain date. Further information will be published on the library’s website. Please also keep a close eye on the University's COVID-19 FAQs.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

FAQs for members of the university community, last revised 20/01/2021, 11.56 a.m.

Degree-Seeking Students

Study for your degree at the University of Greifswald.

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!

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.