Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

The Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest and most renowned universities in Germany, with approximately 30,000 students and more than 100 institutes and clinics. It is the only comprehensive university in Rhineland-Palatinate and offers a wide range of subjects, from the humanities to the natural sciences.

• Education and Research: The JGU offers a variety of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in various disciplines, including artistic and medical degree programs.
• Research Focuses: The university is known for its research in the fields of ancient studies, life sciences, chemistry and materials science.
• International Networking: The JGU is part of the strategic alliance of the Rhine-Main Universities and has a high proportion of foreign students.

The mission of the JGU is to promote excellent education and research, while maintaining a close connection between science and society. Values such as Diversity, Innovation and Sustainability are central to the university.

The JGU is strongly committed to sustainability, in particular through the integration of environmental and climate protection into its research and teaching. Some students have joined forces in the Sustainable JGU Liste für Klimaschutz und Nachhaltigkeit to promote these goals.

• Campus University: Most of the institutes are located on a large campus, which enables close cooperation between the departments.
• Clusters of Excellence: The JGU is part of the PRISMA Cluster of Excellence and the MAINZ Graduate School, both of which are funded by the Excellence Initiative.