University of Göttingen

Göttingen, Germany · Public

Historic university of 47 Nobel laureates including Gauss Hilbert and Planck.

Admissions Data — University of Göttingen

Acceptance Rate	~45% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	30,000 students
International Students	17%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€250)
Location	Göttingen, Germany
Founded	1737
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#197
THE World Rank	#133
US News Rank	#116
Research Output	Very Good

Notable Strengths

Natural Sciences
Mathematics
Agronomy
Law
Humanities

Scholarships: Göttingen International Scholarship. DAAD widely available.

Applying to University of Göttingen as an International Student

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International student tuition at University of Göttingen is €0 (semester fee ~€250) per year.

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