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Magdeburg, Germany
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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
Secondary School Qualification
Must be equivalent to the German Abitur (12 years of schooling minimum)
For international applicants: qualification must be recognized by uni-assist or Anabin database
German Language Proficiency (for German-taught programs)
DSH-2, TestDaF (4×4), telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or equivalent
English Language Proficiency (for English-taught programs)
IELTS ≥ 6.0 or
TOEFL iBT ≥ 80 (if applicable)
Entrance Tests or Interviews
Not generally required but may apply to competitive programs or international streams
Know moreThe university hosts regular career fairs such as Firmenkontaktmesse and Campus Pitch, where top companies like IBM, Akkodis, BDO, and regiocom SE actively recruit students. Strong ties with industries ensure internships, thesis projects, and job opportunities for graduates.
OVGU is recognized for its advanced work in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and medical imaging. It is home to one of Europe’s most powerful 7-Tesla MRI scanners and has been part of several EU research consortiums, significantly contributing to health and digital technology innovation.
At the 2023 “Akademischer Festakt,” two professors were recognized with the University’s Teaching Prize: Prof. Dr. Dirk Ostwald and Prof. Dr. med. Anne Albrecht, each awarded €5,000 for exemplary teaching
On November 21, 2023, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai Sundmacher was honored with the Research Award of OVGU for his groundbreaking work in process systems engineering, particularly advancing climate-neutral chemical production
In November 2022, OVGU received its “University Award for Excellence in Teaching,” celebrating outstanding educators and emphasizing its commitment to student-centered instruction
The university is deeply engaged in applied research with projects ranging from robotic fish for eco-testing to biocompatible implants and quantum dot microscopy. Numerous patented technologies, supported by the university's own Innovation Office, highlight its role as a leader in cutting-edge R&D in Germany.
Multiple patented inventions have been filed by OvGU, including: A mixing device with reversed coiled flow (2020 application, published 2022). Techniques and devices for monitoring electrical energy storage, liquid supply systems, and cavitation-resistant surface coatings (patents/applications between 2021–2022) .
In June 2019, an OvGU-led project developed robotic fish replicas to replace live animals in environmental flow testing at hydroelectric plants—promoting ethical and scalable ecological assessments
In 2019, the University’s control engineers—led by Prof. Rolf Findeisen—developed Scanning Quantum Dot Microscopy, enabling rapid, high-resolution mapping of molecular electrical potentials using a quantum‑dot probe technique
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