10 Reasons for Studying at JLU
First mentioned in 1248, Giessen has become Hessen's 7th-largest city with a population of more than 84,000 inhabitants. 40,000 students make it Germany's most student-dominated city.
That's why you should study at JLU Giessen:
- Study in the green heart of Germany and at the same time only 40 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Frankfurt am Main, Germany's financial centre with one of Europe's busiest airports
- No tuition fees - (with the exemption of the international joint Master's degree course in Global Change, taught in English)
- Excellent student support: The Federal Foreign Office of Germany has awarded the Award for Excellent International Student Support at German Universities to JLU's international office
- Lokal International - the international student meeting place with jam sessions, language practice, karaoke and games, cooking events, etc.
- International flair: The Essence of JLU – facts and figures regarding study, teaching, and research
- Exceptionally broad range of subjects with exclusive interdisciplinary study options
- Taylor-made and systematic support of young researchers and scientists
- Renowned german intensive courses: From absolute beginner to TestDaF and DSH within one academic year!
- We understand that studying makes you hungry. That's why we operate cafeterias, coffee bars and vending machines where you can self-cater in Giessen, Friedberg, Fulda and Wetzlar. Wherever you study, we're happy to be there for you at each of these universitity locations.
- Best career opportunities through excellent networking of teaching, research and practice, Career Services, Alumni Service, etc.