Looking for a research-focused university with a long academic tradition? Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is one of Germany's oldest universities with 25.000 students, combining more than 400 years of history with innovative teaching and world-class research.
Located in Giessen, the city with the highest student density in Germany near Frankfurt, JLU offers a wide range of English-taught programmes across fields such as life sciences, agriculture, economics, social sciences, and natural sciences. It is a leading institution for ‘One Health’ research, which addresses global challenges at the interface of health, the environment and nutrition.
As a public university, JLU does not charge tuition fees. You only pay a semester contribution covering the costs for the student body, student services, and the unlimited use of public transport in Germany (Deutschlandticket).
Join an international community and study at a university known for its strong research profile and welcoming campus environment.
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Justus Liebig University of Giessen belongs to the top 400 universities in the world and the top 200 universities in Europe.
| Ranking | Year | Rank (in the world) |
Rank (in Europe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | 2027 | 521 | 220 |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2026 | 351 | 161 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2025 | 501 | 185 |
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