Introduction

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a public research university in Magdeburg, the capital of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. It is named after Otto von Guericke, a physicist and former mayor of Magdeburg. The university is committed to promoting the advancement of education and science through teaching and research, and has demonstrated strong strength in multiple disciplines.

Overview

Student size: approximately 13,000 to 14,000 students.

Course settings: Bachelor and Master programs are offered in multiple disciplines including computer science, economics and management, humanities and social sciences and education, mathematics, medicine, natural sciences, mechanical engineering, process and system engineering, electrical engineering and information technology.

History and establishment time

The university was established in 1993 and its roots can be traced back to the three higher education institutions that previously existed in Magdeburg, namely the Technical University, the University of Education and the Medical School. Due to these three predecessor institutions, the school still has three campuses today, namely "Universitätsplatz", "Universitätsklinikum" and "Zschokke Strasse".

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has 1,226 academic staff who not only have a strong academic background, but also have rich practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching Resources: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities and advanced scientific research equipment, which provides strong support for students' learning and research. In addition, the school has established close cooperative relations with many enterprises and scientific research institutions to provide students with internships, practical projects and employment opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on the close integration of teaching and research, focusing on cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities, and encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research projects and academic exchange activities to improve students' comprehensive quality and competitiveness. Adhering to the concept of "Rethinking the World Together", the school is committed to exploring and solving global problems with all sectors of society and cultivating talents with social responsibility and international vision.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Neuroscience, biosystem technology, disease prevention, automotive research, digital engineering, renewable energy, etc. are the school's key research areas. It also has a high level of teaching and research in disciplines such as medicine, computer science, and economics. Its medical major has expertise in immunology and inflammatory molecular medicine, and its computer science major is also ranked relatively high.

Key laboratories: The school has several key laboratories, such as the Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences and the Center for Dynamic Systems, which provide an important platform for teaching and research in related fields.

Faculty

The school has 9 faculties, namely the Faculty of Computer Science, the Faculty of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, the Faculty of Mathematics, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering, and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.

Ranking

In the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the school ranks 601-800 in the world. Ranked 46-48th in Germany. The school also performs well in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Soft Science.

Expenses

German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but students need to pay semester fees of about $3,163 per academic year, in addition to other expenses such as accommodation, transportation, study materials, food and personal expenses.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located in Magdeburg, a scenic medieval city located on the Elbe River. There are gardens and parks in the city. It is one of the greenest cities in Germany. The city also hosts high-standard professional sports events, such as the famous handball team SC Magdeburg and the football team FC Magdeburg.

Campus facilities: The campus has complete teaching facilities and living facilities, including libraries, laboratories, canteens, dormitories, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment. In addition, the school also has student organizations and clubs, such as the International Student Cultural Exchange Association (IKUS) and the Magdeburg International Doctoral Network (MIPS), which provide students with a rich and colorful extracurricular life and exchange opportunities.