Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Magdeburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 13,100
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU) is a public research university located in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It comprises nine faculties and offers over 100 Bachelor, Master, and teaching degree programs as well as the Staatsexamen in Medicine. As of WS 2026/27, the university enrols more than 13,100 students. OVGU holds system accreditation (Systemakkreditierung) from the Akkreditierungsrat and is a member of the EU GREEN European University Alliance. Research strengths include engineering, natural sciences, medicine, neuroscience, and social sciences.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Education
- Law
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Psychology
- Sports Science
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (via EVALAG)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- 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
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medizin (opens in a new tab)Deutsch · On Campus | — | 75 months | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.