Detailed introduction of the University of Magdeburg:

Introduction

The full name of the University of Magdeburg is Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg (German: Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, abbreviated OVGU). It is one of the youngest universities in Germany and a public research university.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 13,143 students, 1,226 academic staff and 830 administrative staff.

Subject areas: Covering multiple disciplines such as mechanical engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, medicine, humanities and social sciences, economics and management, it offers undergraduate, master and doctoral degree programs.

History and establishment time

The University of Magdeburg was established in 1993 and was formed by the merger of the original Magdeburg University of Technology, the School of Education and the Magdeburg Medical School.

School strength

Teaching strength: The courses are rich and diverse, focusing on the combination of practical teaching and theoretical teaching, providing students with a good learning experience and development space. The school has modern teaching facilities and an excellent teaching team. The teachers not only have solid professional knowledge, but also focus on the innovation of teaching methods. They can guide students to actively participate in classroom discussions and practical activities, and improve students' learning effects and comprehensive qualities.

Scientific research strength: In-depth research has been carried out in multiple disciplines, especially in neuroscience, biosystem technology, disease prevention, automotive research, digital engineering and renewable energy. It has formed its own research focus and advantages.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on promoting the development of education and science through teaching and research, focusing on cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities, encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice activities, and improving students' comprehensive quality and social responsibility.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Computer science, economics, medicine, mechanical manufacturing and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines. Among them, the computer science major is at the top level in Germany, covering key areas such as computer vision, engineering, business information and computer systems; the economics major is also among the best in Germany, and its economic and business subject evaluation indicators "paper publication", "graduation at the right time" and "early learning support" have performed well. The "internationalization" indicator of the English international courses provided by the School of Economics and Management is rated as the top level; the medical major is closely integrated with teaching and medical academic training, providing students with good practical opportunities and research conditions; the region where the mechanical manufacturing major is located is the cradle of Germany's mechanical manufacturing industry. The school's applied discipline research results have enabled related companies to be at the world's leading level in material innovation, light casting and other aspects.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of key laboratories and research centers, such as the Neuroscience Laboratory, the Biosystems Technology Laboratory, the Automotive Research Center, the Digital Engineering Research Center, etc., which provide good research conditions for scientific researchers and students and promote academic development in related fields.

Department Settings

The school has 9 Graduate schools include the School of Mechanical Engineering, the School of Process and System Engineering, the School of Electronic Engineering and Information Technology, the School of Computer Science, the School of Mathematics, the School of Natural Sciences, the School of Medicine, the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, and the School of Economics and Management.

Ranking

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024: The school ranks 601-800 in the world and 46-48 in Germany.

The Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021: Ranked 601-700.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Taking the school's Master of Business Administration (IMBA) as an example, the tuition and registration fee is 14,100 euros per person (total fee for two years, paid in two installments).

Living expenses: 500-800 euros per person per month (depending on personal consumption).

Campus

Location: Located in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the city is located in the European hub, with convenient transportation and only 50 km from the capital Berlin. Minutes by car.

Campus facilities: The campus has modern teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., which provide strong support for students' learning and research. The University of Magdeburg Library is divided into the school library, the humanities, sociology and education department branch library and the medical center library. It currently has 872,403 volumes of various monographs and magazines, 3966 current journals, 2561 various microfilms, 4561 CD-ROMs, and a special collection of Otto von Guericke's handwriting and his works.

Campus culture: Campus life is rich and colorful. The school often holds various academic lectures, cultural activities, art exhibitions and sports competitions, such as campus music festivals and cultural festivals, which provide students with a broad platform for communication and development and promote the all-round development of students.