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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
Place

Mainz , Germany

Website
Website
Number of students
31000

About the study place

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz is named after the inventor of the printing press. The university is among Germany’s largest and most diverse with 31,000 students from over 120 countries. Because of its size the school can offer a wide range of courses with 289 different degree programs from 76 different fields of study. 

Mainz is the capital of the German state of Rhineland-Platinate which is located in the western part of the country. The city is the largest city in the state with around 200 000 inhabitants and is located about an hour drive from Frankfurt. Mainz has a rich history that can be traced back to the Romans. In more recent years, the city has become known as a hub for both train and air transport and the surrounding region has become known as a leader in wine production. Mainz offers a wide range of cultural and natural attractions, as well as recreational areas. Getting to know new people in this region should not be a problem, its inhabitants are known for being extremely open and friendly.  

JGU is a world-renowned research driven university. The school is heavily invested in internationalization and actively supports exchange students.  

Credits

In order to have 30 ECTS credits approved at OsloMet after the exchange, you must take 30 ECTS credits at this institution. 

 

Semester division

First semester: October—February
Second semester: April—July

On the JGU website (studium.uni-mainz.de) you can find more information about the semesters and important dates.

Housing

This institution offers student accommodation for exchange students (studium.uni-mainz.de). 

In the Facebook group OsloMet Utveksling you can contact students who have been there before to hear where they lived and how they went about finding accommodation.