University of Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg)

Mainz, Germany · Public

Named after the inventor of printing press with strong journalism programs.

Admissions Data — University of Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg)

Acceptance Rate	~55% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	32,000 students
International Students	13%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€316)
Location	Mainz, Germany
Founded	1477
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#498
THE World Rank	#403
US News Rank	#462
Research Output	Good

Notable Strengths

Medicine
Journalism
Natural Sciences
Law
Music

Scholarships: DAAD. Gutenberg Scholarship Foundation.

Applying to University of Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg) as an International Student

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International student tuition at University of Mainz (Johannes Gutenberg) is €0 (semester fee ~€316) per year.

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