The University of Göttingen Matthias Mustername The University of Göttingen An Introduction

Profile of the University of Göttingen Founded in 1737 as the University of Enlightenment In 2003 the University became Foundation under Public Law Research university of international importance Focus on research-based teaching Around 30,000 students, of which 13% are international 12,500 employees (incl. the University Medical Center) 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen – An Introduction

Foundation Under Public Law since 2003 Legal independence of the University from the state of Lower Saxony Economic management and accounting conform to business principles Employer with legal authority University's properties constitute basic assets of the Foundation High level of autonomy and leadership 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen – An Introduction

Largest Employer in the Region 12,500 employees at the University and the University Medical Center 4,568 employees in scientific field 7,870 employees in non-scientific field 50% female employees High internationalisation level – every ninth employee comes from abroad 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

Research-Lead University Basic Equipment and Third-Party Funds (2015) University University Medical Center State funds (start-up support) €230 million €134 million Third-party funds €89 million €50 million 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

The University of Göttingen Research Focus Areas Religion Research Language and Cognition Functional Principles of Living Matter Cellular Processes and Molecular Machines Energy Conversion Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Cardiovascular Research Neuroscience 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

The University of Göttingen Faculties The University of Göttingen comprises 13 faculties in: Humanities and Theology Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Psychology Mathematics and Computer Sciences Agriculture, Forestry and Geosciences Law, Economics and Social Sciences Medicine Centers, institutes and affiliated institutes complete the profile. They offer unique opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation. 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

Popular Among Students More than 31,000 students in winter semester 2017/2018 4,000 students from abroad 198 different degree programmes: 87 Bachelor, 82 Master and 22 PhD programmes Diversity of subjects and possible combinations in study programmes 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

Evolution of Student Numbers 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

Our Quality Standards in Teaching Research-oriented teaching Disciplinary and interdisciplinary study programmes International curriculum Diversity and equal opportunities High quality of advice and support Innovative teaching and exam forms 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen – An Introduction

The University of Göttingen Infrastructures Digital transformation and increasingly interconnected science place high demands on the management of complex and heterogeneous data. Central partners of the University of Göttingen in the field of Development and Operation of Information and IT Infrastructure are the Lower Saxony State and University Library (SUB) the Society for Scientific Data Processing mbH Göttingen (GWDG) They bundle their expertise and experience in the Digitalisation Center and the eResearch Alliance, founded in 1997 and 2014 respectively. 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

The University of Göttingen – An Introduction Lower Saxony State and University Library Highest Standard for Research and Teaching Securing and expanding research and information infrastructures Expansion of Open Access and electronic publication forms Provision of information to students, educators, and researchers: 5.8 million books, 1.5 million microforms, 34,000 electronic journals, extensive digital collections, and numerous maps, plans, manuscripts, and incunabula 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen – An Introduction

The University of Göttingen Science Explained The Forum Wissen stands for dialogue between science and society. Its opening is planned for 2019. It is designed as modern science museum place of interdisciplinary research and teaching center of encounter between science and general public. The public's great interest in science is also reflected in the Göttingen Night of Knowledge, which was visited by more than 20,000 persons in 2017. 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

Science and Economy in Dialogue The University promotes the integration of science and economy. The goal is to promote innovation through exchange between students and companies about research projects qualification through practical experience direct access to scientific expertise mentoring by executives. 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen

The University of Göttingen - Alumni Alumni Meeting 2016 Alumni as Ambassadors and Supporters of the University New York Washington Alumni of the Faculty of Economics in Göttingen 16.11.2018 The University of Göttingen - Alumni

University with an International Outlook Over 4000 international students (20% of all the Master’s students and 29% of PhD students come from abroad) Six major groups of students: China, Turkey, India, Iran, Italy, Spain More than 50 Master and PhD programmes are fully taught in English 460 international scientific staff (incl. Professors) Over 830 cooperation agreements with institutions in 95 countries worldwide A raft of scholarship opportunities for international and Göttingen students and researchers

The Göttingen Campus – Top-Level International Research Through a Close and Vibrant Partnership

Common Strength in the Göttingen Campus The Göttingen Campus – an association of the University of Göttingen and University Medical Center Göttingen with eight non-university research institutions and eleven associated partners. More than 5,200 scientists from almost all scientific disciplines Total funding of 1.3 billion euros in basic and third-party funds Characterised by common interests, supportive structures, voluntary commitment, proximity and trust The Göttingen Campus

Members of the Göttingen Campus University of Göttingen University Medical Center Göttingen Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research German Aerospace Center German Primate Center Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities The Göttingen Campus

Göttingen One University – Many Opportunities