What can you study at Georg August University Göttingen?

The university offers over 30 international degree programs, with many taught in English. Study options at Göttingen cover Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral levels. While most programs take place on campus in Göttingen, the university does provide select digital learning components—especially self-study courses and online modules within traditional degree tracks.

• Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Law and Economics
• Life Sciences and Agribusiness

Study formats include full-time, part-time, and some online courses, but fully remote degree programs are not a standard offering. The core model remains campus-based, supplemented by digital resources and e-learning environments.

Accreditations and academic recognition at Göttingen

• State Recognition (staatlich anerkannt) as a German public university
• System Accreditation—since 2025 the university has held system accreditation, allowing it to internally review and accredit its own study programs
• Selective FIBAA accreditation (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation), notably for the MBA in Agribusiness—a mark recognized both in Germany and across Europe
• FIBAA is registered on EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education), supporting international degree recognition

These accreditations guarantee high internal quality assurance and support worldwide recognition of Göttingen’s degrees.

How does studying at Göttingen actually work?

Teaching at Göttingen is typically research-driven, combining lectures, seminars, labs, and project work. The university integrates e-learning platforms (e.g., eCampus, Stud.IP) for course materials, forums, and digital assignments. However, most degree programs, even those taught in English, expect you to participate in-person for key examinations and project phases. There is a growing number of online modules and self-learning resources, but a full degree completed entirely online is not typical or currently standard.

• Fixed semester start dates—primarily October (winter) and April (summer) intakes
• Combination of lectures, seminars, and project-based learning
• Digital learning tools supplement, but do not replace, physical attendance in most cases

Access for international students at Göttingen

Göttingen offers extensive support for international applicants, including guidance on visas and residence permits. If you plan to attend an on-campus program, you will need a German student visa unless you are an EU citizen. Most distance and online modules alone are not sufficient for a visa exemption, as full enrollment generally requires presence in Germany for major exams. The university’s International Office provides step-by-step application assistance and translates prior academic credit where needed. Standard English proficiency is required—often demonstrated by TOEFL or IELTS; threshold scores depend on the chosen program.

• Mandatory visa for non-EU international students enrolling on campus
• English proficiency requirements for English-taught programs (TOEFL, IELTS)
• International diplomas recognized for admission on a case-by-case basis