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world rank  477

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Overview

Established in 1993, the Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Magdeburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saxony-Anhalt. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Ministry of Education of the State of Saxony-Anhalt), Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (OvGU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (OvGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OvGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Control Typepublic

Entity

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg
Acronym OvGU
Founded 1993
Motto Jetzt aber OvGU!
Now it`s time for OvGU!
Colours Claret
Mascot Otto von Guericke
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Campus Location

Address Universitatsplatz 2
Magdeburg
39106 Saxony-Anhalt
Germany
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg Phone Number +49 (391) 67 01
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg Fax Number +49 (391) 67 11132

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg.

Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Admission Office Admission Office

Universitatzplatz 2, Geb. 06
Magdeburg 39106
(391) 67 18 747


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg.

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Control Type Control Type

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg is a public higher education institution.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Entity Type Entity Type

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg is a non-profit higher education institution.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's main facilities:


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Library


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's main services:


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerium für Bildung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1993


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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