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Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
(JLU)
About
University of Giessen, official name Justus Liebig University Giessen, is a large public research university in Giessen, Hesse, Germany. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the German-speaking world. It is named after its most famous faculty member, Justus von Liebig, the founder of modern agricultural chemistry and inventor of artificial fertiliser. It covers the areas of...
University of Giessen, official name Justus Liebig University Giessen, is a large public research university in Giessen, Hesse, Germany. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the German-speaking world. It is named after its most famous faculty member, Justus von Liebig, the founder of modern agricultural chemistry and inventor of artificial fertiliser. It covers the areas of arts/humanities, business, dentistry, economics, law, medicine, science, social sciences and veterinary medicine. Its university hospital, which has two sites, Giessen and Marburg, is the only private university hospital in Germany.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 351 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,359
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 37.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Modern Languages | 301-340 | - | 2024 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 339 | 62.2 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2024 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
US News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology | 121 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 225 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 233 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =334 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =355 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =364 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =369 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 372 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =373 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =387 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =395 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =456 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 468 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =480 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =494 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =747 | 50.9 | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen?
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =521, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =546.
When was Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen founded?
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen was founded in 1607.
What are the top subjects at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen?
Top subjects at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen include: Veterinary Science, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Agriculture & Forestry, Microbiology, Physics & Astronomy.
Where is Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen located?
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen is located in Giessen, Germany.