Philipps-Universität Marburg
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Hesse |
|---|---|
| City | Marburg |
| Founded | 1527 |
| Students | ≈ 26,497 |
| Programmes | 13 programmes · 8 bachelor's, 3 master's, 4 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Hesse), international students€0 Semester contribution€424.80
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €424.80 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.08; master's until 15.06 |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg Mittelhessen (own) |
About the university
Philipps-Universität is not only a German university steeped in tradition, it is also the oldest university in the world that was founded as a Protestant institution in 1527. It has been a place of research and teaching for nearly five centuries.
Nowadays there are around 25,000 students studying in Marburg – 12 percent from all over the world. If you are interested in studying at Philipps-Universität the information you require is available under Studying. If you are a visiting academic, you will find information under International.
Almost all scientific disciplines, with the exception of the engineering sciences, are represented at Philipps-Universität Marburg. The different disciplines are assigned to 16 different departments.
Numerous organizations complement and enrich the university’s range of services. For example, such organizations may carry out special research activities or support Philipps-Universität Marburg in the areas of communication, IT and foreign languages.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.
Programmes
All 13 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.08, master's until 15.06. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Hesse), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €424.80 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Marburg: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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Questions about Philipps-Universität Marburg
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Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.