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University of Göttingen
(GAU)
About
The University of Göttingen, officially the Georg August University of Göttingen, is a public research university in the city of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1734 by George II, King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, it began instruction in 1737 and is recognized as the oldest university in Lower Saxony. Recognized for its historic and traditional significance, the university...
The University of Göttingen, officially the Georg August University of Göttingen, is a public research university in the city of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1734 by George II, King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, it began instruction in 1737 and is recognized as the oldest university in Lower Saxony. Recognized for its historic and traditional significance, the university has affiliations with 47 Nobel Prize winners by its own count.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 80 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
- 19,783
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 12,469
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 6 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 38 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 51 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =70 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 106 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =106 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =119 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 132 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =132 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =166 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 182 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =190 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =192 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 194 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | =215 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 220 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =222 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 227 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 246 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 266 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =270 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =310 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =316 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =370 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =454 | 65.2 | 2026 |
ARWU
34 subjectsQS
37 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 60 | 69.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 78 | 65.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsThe Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS) is a central scientific unit of the Georg-August-University.
View DetailsExcellence Cluster funded by DFG
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Göttingen?
University of Göttingen's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =261, THE Rank =122, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =182.
When was University of Göttingen founded?
University of Göttingen was founded in 1734.
What are the top subjects at University of Göttingen?
Top subjects at University of Göttingen include: Ecology, Ecology, Agriculture & Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Environment/Ecology.
Where is University of Göttingen located?
University of Göttingen is located in Göttingen, Germany.