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University of Greifswald
Greifswald, Germany
"One of the oldest universities in the Baltic Sea region"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#595 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About University of Greifswald
Founded in 1456, the University of Greifswald is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. It has five faculties: Theology, Law and Economics, Medicine, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Philosophy. The historic city centre hosts humanities and law while the eastern campus hosts sciences and medicine.
Rankings & Recognition
#595
No QS World University Rankings position found; see topuniversities.com for the latest list.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Greifswald's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1456
Founded
Public University
Type
Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Location
approx. 10,300
Total Students
Popular Programs
Physics and Plasma Science
Biology and Environmental Sciences
Medicine and Pharmacy
Baltic Sea Region History and Culture
Law and Economics
Theology and Philosophy
Application Details
Intakes
Winter and Summer
Application Route
uni-assist
Winter Window (MSc Physics)
1 May - 15 July
Summer Window (MSc Physics)
1 Nov - 15 Jan
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic
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5.5 (MSc Physics) |
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TOEIC
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785 (MSc Physics) |
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TOEFL iBT
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 2,900
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Johannes Stark
Gerhard Domagk
Otto von Bismarck
Ernst Moritz Arndt
Campus & Location
The university is spread across the historic city centre of Greifswald and an eastern campus for natural sciences and medicine.
Campus Details
Greifswald
city centre
Beitz-Platz
eastern campus
Campus Forecast
Greifswald
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Main campus
Student residences
Mild maritime climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Greifswald dormitories
Dorm places also in Neubrandenburg and Stralsund
Living costs approx. EUR 920 / month
Dining
Canteen Berthold-Beitz-Platz
Canteen Campus Loefflerstrasse
Studierendenwerk meal plans
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
University sports programme
Student initiatives and clubs
Baltic Sea coast location
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Students from approx. 90 countries
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Semester Fee
approx. EUR 110 - 135 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intakes. For the MSc Physics the DAAD listing shows winter applications 1 May to 15 July and summer applications 1 November to 15 January.
Scholarships at University of Greifswald
2 scholarships available
Postgraduate
University excellence scholarships
funding: excellence award (amount N/A)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school-leaving certificate plus German
Postgraduate
Relevant BSc plus English B2 (IELTS 5.5)
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
5.5 (MSc Physics)TOEIC
785 (MSc Physics)TOEFL iBT
Check programme pageRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UG international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply through uni-assist (or the university portal if the programme says so) and pay the uni-assist fee.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
The university is spread across the historic city centre of Greifswald and an eastern campus for natural sciences and medicine.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
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Physics (BSc)
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Bachelor's
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Master's
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Master's
Physics (MSc)
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Master's
Language Diversity (MA)
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