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www.uni-giessen.deGermanyQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (JLU) is a public research university located in Giessen, Hesse, Germany. Founded in 1607, it is one of Germany's oldest universities and is named after the renowned chemist Justus von Liebig, who served as a professor there. The university offers a broad range of programs across humanities, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, veterinary medicine, agricultural sciences, economics, and law. It is particularly recognized for its strong research profile in areas such as agricultural and nutritional sciences, veterinary medicine, and the life sciences.
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban
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
89% placement rate
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Student Life
24,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban
Location: Giessen, Germany
Climate: Central European
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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
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- 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
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL iBT 80
💡Typical apply window for Germany: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer