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Official website
www.uni-mainz.de/en/GermanyQS #99 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
The Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (JGU) is a public research university located in Mainz, Germany. It was founded in 1946 and is named after the inventor of the printing press, Johannes Gutenberg. The university is known for its strong focus on research and its diverse range of academic programs. JGU is a member of the German U15, a group of 15 leading research universities in Germany.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
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QS #99 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #2023 · 2026Times Higher Education #2024 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2024 · 2026QS World University Rankings #23 · 2025ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #2023 · 2025
- Student Activity Fees: $200
- Library: $200
- Meal Plan: $2,000
- Health Insurance: $1,000
- Hostel: $3,600
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Central European
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$38,703 avg starting salary
89.2% placement rate
Sector mix (from placements)
Other: 15Education: 10Engineering: 28Public Sector: 15Information Technology: 32
Top Recruiters
SAPBASFLidlPwCHeidelbergCement
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Mainz, Germany
Climate: Central European
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Germany: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer