University of Greifswald

Erstibegrüßung am Beitzplatz - @Magnus Schult

Start of Winter Semester 2023/24!

Here you can find important information for the start of your studies.

The photo portrays Ukrainian Ambassador, H.E. Oleksii Makeiev, next to Bettina Martin, Minister of Science, on theleft, and Manuela Schwesig, Minister-President, and Prof. Dr. Katharina Riedel on the right, in the University of Greifswald's historic Aula.

Ukrainian Ambassador on Visit

H.E. Oleksii Makeiev, Ambassador of Ukraine visited the University of Greifswald with Minister-President Manuela Schwesig and Minister of Science Bettina Martin.

The Draw of Knowledge. Since 1456

Find out more about study opportunities at our university here.

Guided Tours

Daily guided tours of the university return on 1 April. The meeting point is always 3.00 p.m. at the Rubenow Memorial. Please note: tours are generally held in German but our guides are happy to respond to questions in English. Individual guided tours in foreign languages can be organised by contacting the Kustodie.

Seminars at the University of Greifswald - Photo: Kilian Dorner

Degree-Seeking Students

Students in the city - Photo: Till Junker

Exchange Students

Research at the University of Greifswald - Photo: Kilian Dorner

Research Foci

Job Vacancies

Master's degrees in Greifswald © Lukas Voigt

International Degree Courses

The University of Greifswald now provides seven international degree courses that are taught in English: 'Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation', 'Earth Sciences', 'History and Culture of the Baltic Sea Region', 'Biodiversity, Ecology & Evolution', 'Infection Biology and Immunology', 'Bioeconomy', and 'Binational Teacher Training Degree Course for German and Polish'. Find out more here.

Students walking across the historical Market Square.

Welcome to the University of Greifswald

A warm welcome goes out to all of our freshers! We have put together a whole load of information to help you get settled in at the university and in the Hanseatic town. From student housing to email addresses and from Wi-Fi to introductory sessions, these pages may answer several of those questions that you have at the start of your studies in Greifswald. Click here to find out more.

Current News from the University of Greifswald

18.09.2023

Larger bats in a warming climate - long-term field study shows influence of warmer temperatures on body size

04.09.2023

Ukrainian Ambassador Joined by Minister-President and Minister of Science on Visit to the University of Greifswald

23.08.2023

Taking DNA Swabs from Leaves Verifies Diversity of Wild Animals in Rainforests and the Risk of Transmission of Infectious Diseases to Humans

More News

New VPN Configuration

The University Computer Centre will change the VPN system configuration on 18 September, 2023 at 11.00 am. After the change to the new configuration, users must dowload and install an updated VPN profile, which is available here.

Portrait of Junior Professor Dr. Isabelle Dolezalek, © Wally Pruß, 2021

Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize

We would like to congratulate Junior Professor Dr. Isabelle Dolezalek from the Caspar David Friedrich Institute on receiving the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize from the German Research Foundation (DFG). The prize is worth 200,000 euros.

‘Spending an ERASMUS semester in Greifswald was the best decision I could have made. The opportunity to gain so many new experiences, broaden my horizons and get to know people from many different countries have made my choice well worth it. The University of Greifswald provides excellent guidance and support to its ERASMUS+ students. There are so many trips and events on offer.’ (Kasia - Poland)