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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, Germany

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), founded in 1477, is one of the largest and most prestigious public universities in Germany. Located in the city of Mainz, it is renowned for its strong focus on interdisciplinary research, international collaboration, and innovation in teaching.
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Recognized Secondary School Certificate:

You must hold a school-leaving certificate equivalent to the German Abitur.

If your certificate is not recognized for direct entry, you may need to attend a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung (university entrance exam).

Language Proficiency:

For German-taught programs (majority):

Required German language certificates include:

TestDaF (minimum level 4 in all parts)

DSH-2

Goethe-Zertifikat C2 or telc C1 Hochschule

For English-taught programs (limited):

Proof of English proficiency such as IELTS (6.5+) or TOEFL iBT (90+) is required.

APS Certificate (if applicable):

Compulsory for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam to verify academic records.

Application Procedure:

Applications are generally submitted through uni-assist (for most international applicants).

Required documents include:

Secondary school certificate and transcripts

Proof of language proficiency

Passport copy

Curriculum Vitae

Motivation letter (if applicable)

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Application Statistics

Students
32630
Faculty Strength
4350
Student Faculty Ratio
7
Tuition Fees
€ 350
Living Cost
€ 10200
Other Fees
€ 1080
Avg. GPA
3
Avg. IB
33
Avg. Percentage
75 %
Avg. IELTS
5.5

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