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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

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Overview

Established in 1946, the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Mainz (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rhineland-Palatinate. This institution also has a branch campus in Germersheim. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz (Ministry of Science and Health of Rhineland-Palatinate), Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this German higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Control Typepublic

Entity

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Acronym JGU
Founded 1946 Origins date back to 1477 and operated until 1823. It reopened in 1946.
Motto Ut omnes unum sint
That all may be one
Colours Red
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University Location

Address Saarstrasse 21
Mainz
55122 Rhineland-Palatinate
Germany
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Phone Number +49 (6131) 39-0
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Fax Number +49 (6131) 39 22919
Other locations Germersheim

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's admission information.

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Control Type Control Type

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz is a public higher education institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Entity Type Entity Type

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz is a non-profit higher education institution.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Library


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's main services:


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Rhine-Main Universities (RMU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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