Introduction and Overview

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is a public research university in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is named after Johannes Gutenberg, the first inventor of movable type printing in Europe. It offers about 100 academic programs, covering a wide range of courses in almost all academic fields, from African studies to zoology.

History and Founding

The university's history can be traced back to 1477, when it was initiated by Adolf II von Nassau, Archbishop of Mainz, Elector and Imperial Chancellor, and opened by his successor Dieter von Isenburg. In 1784, the university was opened to Protestants and Jews, becoming one of the largest Catholic universities in Europe. After the establishment of the Republic of Mainz in 1792, academic activities gradually stagnated and became active again under French rule in 1798. In 1946, the University of Mainz was rebuilt by the French occupation forces and renamed Johannes Gutenberg University.

School Strength

Faculty: With 4,353 academic staff and 7,825 administrative staff, its teachers and researchers have profound attainments and rich experience in their respective professional fields, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching Resources: The school has modern teaching facilities and rich learning resources, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., which provide good conditions for students' learning and research. In addition, the school also cooperates with many domestic and foreign companies and institutions to provide students with internship and practice opportunities to enhance their employment competitiveness.

Degree recognition: As one of Germany's oldest and most reputable universities, the degrees it awards are highly recognized in Germany and internationally, providing a strong guarantee for students' future development.

Institutional nature

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to transcending national and cultural boundaries, cultivating students with international vision and cross-cultural communication skills, focusing on the combination of academic research and practical application, encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice, and improving students' comprehensive quality and innovation ability.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced research institutions and laboratories, such as the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, the Institute of Molecular Biology, the electron accelerator MAMI, and the research reactor TRIGA These laboratories provide important support for the school's scientific research and provide students with opportunities to access cutting-edge scientific research results.

Key disciplines: Covering multiple disciplines such as theology, social sciences, law, medicine, philosophy, physics, chemistry, biology, etc. Among them, particle and hadron physics in physics is one of the school's advantageous disciplines, and it has an important position in Germany and even the world.

Department

The school has 10 departments, namely the Department of Catholic and Protestant Theology, the Department of Social Sciences, the Department of Media and Sports, the Department of Law, the Department of Management and Economics, the Department of University Medicine, the Department of Philosophy and Linguistics, the Department of Translation Studies, the Department of Linguistics and Cultural Studies, the Department of History and Cultural Studies, the Department of Physics and Mathematics, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Pharmacy and Earth Sciences, and the Department of Biology. In addition, the Mainz Conservatory of Music and the Mainz Academy of Arts are independent art schools of the university.

Ranking

Domestic ranking: As a member of the German U15 University Alliance, it is one of the fifteen major research and medical universities in Germany, and has a high academic status and influence in Germany.

International ranking: In the QS World University Rankings, the school is usually ranked around 500-600 in the world, and some of its subjects are also ranked relatively high in related fields, such as physics, medicine and other subjects.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually charge lower or no tuition fees for domestic students and EU students, and charge a certain tuition fee for non-EU students. The University of Mainz is no exception. The tuition fees for non-EU students vary depending on the major, generally around 1,500 euros per semester.

Living expenses: The living expenses in Mainz are relatively low, and students' monthly living expenses are about 800-1,000 euros, including expenses for accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment, etc.

Campus

Campus location: The University of Mainz is one of the few campus-based universities in Germany. Most of its institutions and facilities are located on the site of a former military camp in the southwest of Mainz. However, the University Medical Center and the Department of Applied Linguistics and Cultural Sciences, which was incorporated into the school in 1949, are not on the main campus, and the Mainz Academy of Arts is also located outside the school.

Campus facilities: The campus has facilities such as botanical gardens, stadiums, and indoor swimming pools, providing students with a good learning and living environment. The school's library has a rich collection of books, with a large number of paper books and electronic resources to meet students' learning and research needs.

Campus life: The school has various student clubs and organizations, such as student unions, academic clubs, cultural clubs, sports associations, etc. Students can participate in corresponding club activities according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, make friends, and expand their network. In addition, the school often holds various academic lectures, cultural activities, sports competitions, etc., providing students with a broad platform for communication and display.