Reasons to Study at JLU
No Tuition Fees
Studying at JLU is tuition free. By paying the administrative semester contribution, you gain access to the Deutschlandticket, among other things.
Excellent Career Prospects
Your ideal starting point thanks to the proximity to the Rhine-Main metropolitan region, career preparation offers and an international alumni network.
A Truly International Community
3,800 international students from over 110 different countries enrich the JLU community.
Range of Research Opportunities
With three Clusters of Excellence in the German Excellence Initiative, high-level research areas and four graduate centres, JLU offers attractive opportunities in academia after graduation.
Personalised Student Support
We will support you every step of the way as you plan and undertake your studies in Germany.
Learner-oriented German Courses
Whether you want to go from beginner to advanced level for the DSH or TestDaF exam in one year or during the semester - we have a range of suitable courses on offer.
Giessen: An Authentic Student City
Giessen has one of the highest student-inhabitant ratios and offers many leisure options while being affordable and close to Frankfurt.
Unique Study Constellations
JLU offers an exceptionally broad range of subjects with a strong focus on the Life Sciences.
Worldwide Cooperation Network
Explore international opportunities at over 100 partner universities or the more than 250 Erasmus+ partner universities.
EUPeace
Become part of a European university alliance with 200,000+ students and many opportunities for international experiences.
„Undoubtedly, my time at JLU proved to be a boom for my career, as I cherished every moment spent there. Currently, I am employed as a PhD student at the Max Planck Institute in Cologne, yet fondly reminisce about the vibrant days I enjoyed in Giessen."
Minhaz Ibna Mannan
Graduate of the MSc Agrobiotechnology
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