Detailed introduction of the University of Mainz:

Introduction

The full name of the University of Mainz is Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. It is located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is a member of the German U15 University Alliance, a key university alliance in Germany. It is also a public research university with a long history and a high reputation.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: As of 2018, there are about 32,000 students, 4,353 academic staff and 7,825 administrative staff.

Subject areas: Covering multiple disciplines such as humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, medicine, art, music and sports, it offers undergraduate, master and doctoral degree programs.

History and establishment time

The University of Mainz was founded in 1477 by Adolf II von Nassau, the then Archbishop of Mainz, Elector and Imperial Chancellor, but the university was actually founded in 1477. In 1792, the university was officially opened by his successor Dieter von Isenburg. In 1784, the university was opened to Protestants and Jews. After the establishment of the Republic of Mainz in 1792, academic activities gradually stagnated due to war. In 1798, the university became active again under French rule. The medical department taught until 1823, and only the theology department continued to teach in the 19th century. In 1946, the University of Mainz was reopened with the support of the French occupation forces. The original site was the anti-aircraft barracks built after the re-militarization of the Rhineland in 1938 during the Third Reich. These buildings are still in use today.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: Rich and diverse courses, focusing on interdisciplinary teaching, cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and innovation ability. The school has modern teaching facilities and an excellent teaching team. The teachers are experienced in teaching and focus on guiding students to actively participate in classroom discussions and practical activities, improve students' learning effects and ability to solve practical problems.

Research Strength: In-depth research has been carried out in multiple disciplines, especially in particle and hadron physics, translational medicine, materials science, etc., forming its own research focus and advantages. It has multiple excellent research clusters and graduate schools, such as the Precision Physics, Fundamental Interactions and Material Structure (PRISMA) elite cluster in the second phase of the 2012 Elite Program and the Mainz Graduate School of Materials Science.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on the integration of cultural, social and personal diversity, focusing on cultivating students' global vision and cross-cultural communication skills, encouraging students to actively participate in international cooperation and exchange projects, so that students can grow into internationally competitive talents in a diversified learning environment.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Physics, mathematics, chemistry, pharmacy, earth sciences, biology, medicine, law, economics, philosophy, linguistics, history and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines. Among them, the research on particle and hadron physics in the field of physics is at the international leading level; the research results of translational medicine in the field of medicine are remarkable, providing new ideas and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; the law major has a high reputation in Germany and even Europe, and has cultivated many outstanding legal talents.

Key laboratories: There are many world-renowned scientific research institutions on campus, including the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, the Max Planck Institute for Polymers, the Institute of Molecular Biology, the electron accelerator MAMI, the research reactor TRIGA, etc. These institutes work closely with the university to provide first-class research conditions for researchers and students, and promote the academic development of related fields.

Department Settings

The University of Mainz has been divided into 10 departments since September 1, 2010, as follows:

Faculty of Catholic and Protestant Theology

Faculty of Social Sciences, Media and Sports

Faculty of Law, Management and Economics

Faculty of University Medicine

Faculty of Philosophy and Philology

Faculty of Translation Studies, Linguistics and Cultural Studies

Faculty of History and Cultural Studies

Faculty of Physics and Mathematics

Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Earth Sciences

Faculty of Biology

Ranking

2024 THE ranking: Germany ranks 27th.

QS World University Rankings 2021: 403rd.

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021: 201-300th.

Expenses

Tuition fees are waived at public universities in Germany (except Baden-Württemberg, where tuition fees are 3,000 euros per year). Students need to pay for living expenses while studying locally, such as renting an apartment, which costs at least 250 euros per month (including water and electricity).

Campus

Location: Located in Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, the city is located in the heart of Europe. It is a city with a long history, rich culture and developed economy, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: The University of Mainz is one of the few campus-based universities in Germany. Almost all teaching and research institutions are located on the site of a former barracks in the southwest of Mainz. There are large libraries on campus, including the North American Research Library, the Medical Library, the French Research Library, etc., which provide students with rich learning resources; in addition, there are gymnasiums, well-equipped video rooms, learning centers, medical rooms, cafeterias, etc. to meet students' learning and living needs.

Campus culture: Campus life is rich and colorful. The school often holds various academic lectures, cultural activities, art exhibitions and sports competitions, such as the annual German International Student Football Tournament. The school also has students from more than 130 countries studying and researching here, creating an international learning atmosphere and promoting exchanges and integration between different cultures.