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About JGU
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Mainz, Germany. JGU was founded in 1477, which makes it one of the oldest institutions in the country. JGU is working closely with European University Association (EUA).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which JGU is on top-500. The educational institution is in the top-250 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
JGU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Mainz, Germany
Establishment year
1477
Students
31,919
International students
3,511
Female students
59%
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As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at JGU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Education at JGU is free for everyone. However, students must pay a semester fee — 4,727 USD per year. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
You cannot enter a German university after the 11th grade, because schooling there lasts longer than 11 years. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference. To do this, foreign students go through a preparatory year in special educational institutions — Studienkollegs. Before applying, you need to pass the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL score is not lower than 85.
TOEFL iBT
85
Master's degree at JGU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
567
Doctorate degree at JGU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For the TOEFL exam, the result must be at least 60.
TOEFL iBT
60
JGU campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. It combines the features of a rural and urban campus. Students live separately from the city and create a close-knit community. At the same time, they are not very far from the city and have access not only to urban entertainment, such as cinemas and restaurants, but also to outdoor activities. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. JGU regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
It is possible to stay in Germany for an additional 18 months after graduation. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work without providing an offer from an employer. Graduates of JGU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
