University of Greifswald

A student in waders and a bright yellow hoodie gathering samples in a peatland area
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100 Years of DAAD

For many years, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has been an close partner and companion for our university in its internationalisation efforts. We took the anniversary as an opportunity to talk to two DAAD scholarship holders about their stays abroad, which can be read in the university magazine Campus *1456.
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International Career Service

Are you an international student looking for a job? Is the end of your studies in sight and you would like to start your career in Germany? The International Career Service provides you with support during your studies that will help you find your path into working life.
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Election of the members of the Senate and the Faculty Councils

The elections for the Senate and the Faculty Councils of the University of Greifswald will be held from Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 8:30 a.m. to Friday, 9 January 2026, noon, as an electronic election with the possibility of postal voting. 
The election announcement and all of the important information regarding the election is available here.
Access to the voting system via this website.

Zwei Personen sitzen an einem Tisch und arbeiten mit einer Roboterhand. Auf dem Laptop ist ein Code zu sehen, der die Steuerung des Roboters zeigt.
© Gina Heitmann

International Master's Degrees

From Bioversity, Ecology and Evolution to Data Science and from Earth Sciences to the History and Culture of the Baltic Sea Region - several of our master's degree courses can be studied in English.

Drei Studierende stehen auf dem Campus Loefflerstraße.
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Degree-Seeking Students

Are you thinking of studying for a degree in Germany? Our University has a wide range of possible courses and Greifswald is a vibrant student town on the Baltic Sea Coast. Find out more about study opportunities here.

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Exchange Students

The University of Greifswald has a lot to offer exchange students, whether you are on the Erasmus+ programme or from one of our many international partner universities. Find out more about the requirements, the application process, studying, and enjoying your time here in Greifswald here.

Dr. Franziska Tanneberger in der Mesokosmenanlage
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Research Domains

In its new Research Strategy, the University of Greifswald defined three research domains: the Baltic Sea Region, One Health, and Prevention. These are supported by the 12 well-established interdisciplinary key research topics. More about our research can be found here.

Broaden your Horizon in Greifswald

Discover more about our University in this short video that provides several reasons why you should choose Greifswald for your studies or as a work location. Historic buildings and centuries of tradition meet cutting-edge research and teaching facilities on the shores of the Baltic Sea.

Get to know Greifswald by bike

Greifswald is known throughout Germany as a bicycle town and students and locals enjoy the advantages of the 15-minute town - as it only takes you 15 minutes on your bike to any destination in town. Find out more about Greifswald in the video above.

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