Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Magdeburg1993

Named after physicist Otto von Guericke, inventor of the vacuum pump, strong in engineering and neuroscience.

Highlights

Named after vacuum-pump inventor Otto von Guericke
Strong neuroscience and brain research
Growing engineering and medicine faculties

Students

~14,000

Teaching Language

Mostly German, some English master's in neuroscience

Tuition

~€230 semester contribution

Popular Programs

Engineering, Neuroscience, Medicine

Pros

Growing research opportunities in neuroscience and engineering
An affordable, mid-sized city
Modern campus facilities

Things to Consider

A smaller international student community in eastern Germany
Limited big-city cultural amenities
Fewer English-taught bachelor's options

History

Founded in 1993 through the merger of several technical and medical institutions after German reunification; named after physicist and Magdeburg mayor Otto von Guericke.

Strong and growing research profile in engineering, neuroscience (particularly brain research) and medicine.

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