Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #133
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 28,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1737
Overview
Founded in 1737, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is a public research university located in Göttingen, Germany. It offers a comprehensive range of subjects across 13 faculties in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences and medicine. With about 28,000 students and more than 210 degree programmes, the University is one of the largest in Germany, and is part of the Göttingen Campus network including five Max Planck Institutes.
Accreditation: State of Lower Saxony (Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen charges no general tuition fees for most degree programmes. Students pay a semester enrolment fee of approximately €484 per semester (Winter 2026/27), covering administration, student body, semester ticket (free Germany-wide rail travel), culture and Studentenwerk contributions. Some specific programmes (e.g. the GOMIL LL.M. at €8,500/year for 2026/27 entry) carry tuition fees. Long-term students pay an additional €500 per semester surcharge.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory Skills (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Digital Humanities (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| GOMIL Master Program (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 1 year | €8,500 / year | Varies | — |
| Intercultural Theology (M.A.) (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Dec 15, 2026 | Winter semester 2027/28 |
| International Nature Conservation (M.Sc./M.I.N.C.) (opens in a new tab) | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.