University of Giessen (JLU)

Giessen, Germany · Public

One of Germany's oldest universities with leading veterinary medicine program.

Admissions Data — University of Giessen (JLU)

Acceptance Rate	~55% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	28,000 students
International Students	12%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€310)
Location	Giessen, Germany
Founded	1607
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#461
THE World Rank	#375
US News Rank	#428
Research Output	Good

Notable Strengths

Veterinary Medicine
Agriculture
Medicine
Law
Social Sciences

Scholarships: DAAD. Hessen State Scholarship for International Students.

Applying to University of Giessen (JLU) as an International Student

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International student tuition at University of Giessen (JLU) is €0 (semester fee ~€310) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer