University of Goettingen Campus and Accommodations

The campus of the University of Goettingen, located in Wilhelmsplatz is highly equipped with research centres all across. It comprises the University of Goettingen, University Medical Centre and eight non-university local research centres. Student life at Goettingen is a culmination of diverse experiences. Students can participate in forming the self-government to have a say in their education and student life.

• The university maintains three botanical gardens on the campus, alongside Goettingen State and University Library with multiple manuscripts and books for research-based education.
• International Communities and Country Groups are an added attraction on campus, for they facilitate the interaction between students, scientists and employees from one country. Social activities are also organized as a part of a group interactional process.
• The institute also offers a plethora of cultural experiences in the form of theatrical experiences, sports activities, orchestra, choir, etc.
• The institute does not provide accommodation but does help in finding accommodation in Germany. Students can apply for seeking help to find apartments/students’ dormitories.
• Studentenwerk students’ dormitories are one of the most preferred options by students considering the basic facilities and affordability. These rooms are priced at 200-300 EUR.

There are other options for private accommodation also like a room in a shared flat or a studio apartment. The rates for the different types of accommodation are stated below-

As per reviews on the University of Goettingen, there are temporary stays, students can opt for hostels in and around Goettingen. Single room, twin room, four-bed-room, five-bed-room, etc. are the options that one can opt for at these hostels.

University of Goettingen Courses

The university offers multiple courses for international students in fields of Humanities, Agriculture, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Medicine, etc. for bachelor’s, master and doctoral degrees. Half of the doctoral courses and some master’s courses are fully taught in the English language.

• Some popular courses from this category are M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Applied Computer Sciences, MSc International Economics, M.A. Global Business and Master of Law.
• MBA is taught at the university under the category of Agribusiness course. This suggests the blending of the essentials of the field of management with respect to the agricultural and food industry. It’s a part-time course with German as the medium of instruction.
• M.Sc in International Economics is a popularly chosen course at the university that offers the opportunity for getting a double degree. The degree takes into consideration the proficiency of students in German and English.
• Certificate courses for a period of 2-3 semesters are also offered at the University of Goettingen.
• Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Social Responsibility, and Media Skills are other programs that students can choose from.

University of Goettingen Alumni

The Göttingen University Alumni Community connects almost 30,000 alumni with individuals who study, teach, and are engaged at the University of Göttingen today. The alumni community is created in order to remain in contact with friends and acquaintances from college days, as well as to offer talents, ideas, or resources. Exclusive benefits are reserved for alumni of the institute, which are-

• Building a network through alumni events.
• Joining the regional group to discover alumni from your locality.
• Invitation for alumni events.
• Mentoring budding scholars and funding startups.

Notable alumni of the university include:

• Ernst Karl Abbe, German Physicist and Social Reformer.
• Hans Georg Dehmelt, Physicist and Nobel Prize Winner.
• Herbert Kroemer, Nobel Prize in Physics.