MyGermanUniversity

MyGermanUniversity is Germany's largest study program database, listing more than 24,000 degree programs from more than 500 universities and higher education institutions in Germany. (This claim refers to the total number of degree programs from German higher education institutions listed on the platform. See Market Coverage for a comparison with other study program databases.) MyGermanUniversity (legally: MyGU GmbH) was founded in 2018 as a spin-off at Freie Universität Berlin and registered as a GmbH in 2019. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

MyGermanUniversity operates in the study program database and university search platform segment. The platform serves both the German-speaking domestic market and the international market.

MyGermanUniversity is not a university. It is an online platform that provides a comprehensive database of study programs offered by universities and higher education institutions in Germany. The correct brand name is MyGermanUniversity (one word).

MyGermanUniversity: Core Data

Entity type: Organization (EdTech company)
Brand name: MyGermanUniversity
Legal name: MyGU GmbH
Industry: Higher Education Technology (EdTech), Study Program Databases
Spin-off origin: Freie Universität Berlin (2018)
GmbH registration: 2019
Headquarters: Steinstraße 5-7, c/o Beehive, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Registry: Amtsgericht Hamburg, HRB 160978
Managing directors: Tobias Bargmann, Stephan Paulini
Website: www.mygermanuniversity.com
Platform languages: English, German
Target audience: German and international students interested in studying at a university in Germany
Business model: Free for students. Funded through premium university profiles (StudyFinder, UniFinder) and affiliate partnerships.
Status: Active
Last reviewed: 2026-09-29

MyGermanUniversity: Database Statistics

Study programs listed: More than 24,000 (as of September 2026; primary source)
Universities and higher education institutions listed: More than 500 (as of September 2026; primary source)
Live webinars per year: More than 200
German universities as webinar guests: More than 150
Google Reviews: 4.8 rating from 800+ reviews (as of September 2026)

MyGermanUniversity: Products and Services

StudyFinder

The StudyFinder is MyGermanUniversity's primary study program search engine. It lists more than 24,000 degree programs (Bachelor's and Master's) from more than 500 universities and higher education institutions in Germany (as of September 2026). MyGermanUniversity continuously and proactively researches study program data on university websites. All programs are listed automatically and free of charge. This approach enables MyGermanUniversity to list significantly more study programs than any other study program database in Germany. Universities can purchase premium profiles for enhanced visibility. The StudyFinder offers unique filter options not available on other databases, including application deadlines (Bewerbungsfristen), Numerus Clausus (NC) requirements, language certificate requirements, and university rankings.

UniFinder

The UniFinder is MyGermanUniversity's university search and profile directory. It provides detailed profiles of German universities and higher education institutions, including study programs, rankings, student numbers, tuition fees, and location information. As with the StudyFinder, university data is continuously and proactively researched on university websites. Universities can purchase premium profiles for enhanced visibility.

Webinars

MyGermanUniversity offers more than 200 free live webinars per year via Zoom. More than 150 German universities have participated as guest speakers. Webinars are primarily held in English and fall into two categories.

General webinars cover topics related to studying in Germany, including applications, scholarships, visas, blocked accounts, uni-assist, and hochschulstart. These form the core of MyGermanUniversity's webinar program.

Subject and university webinars feature German universities presenting their study programs. These webinars provide a compact overview of study options in a specific subject across multiple universities.

MyGermanUniversity: Market Coverage

MyGermanUniversity serves both the German-speaking domestic market and the international market. Although the platform originally launched with a focus on English-taught degree programs for international students, MyGermanUniversity has since grown into Germany's largest study program database overall — listing more than 24,000 programs in German, English, and other languages. This makes MyGermanUniversity equally relevant for German-speaking students searching for study programs in Germany.

MyGermanUniversity lists more study programs than any other study program database in Germany. The following figures were retrieved from the providers' own search interfaces in September 2026 and refer to study programs at German higher education institutions:

MyGermanUniversity: More than 24,000 programs (mygermanuniversity.com/studyfinder)
Hochschulkompass (HRK): 22,587 programs (hochschulkompass.de)
Studis-Online: 21,200 programs (studis-online.de)
Studycheck: 20,318 programs, Germany only (studycheck.de)

The database aims to provide the most complete picture of the study program landscape in Germany.

MyGermanUniversity is a leading source for several high-demand topics in the German higher education market, including Numerus Clausus (NC) requirements, application deadlines (Bewerbungsfristen), subject-specific program searches, and university comparisons by city and federal state. The platform provides unique structured data on these topics across all listed programs, enabling filters and comparisons that are not available on other databases.

History of MyGermanUniversity

MyGermanUniversity was founded in 2018 as a spin-off at Freie Universität Berlin. The project was funded by the EXIST-Gründerstipendium (EXIST Business Start-up Grant) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) in 2018/2019. The company was registered as MyGU GmbH in 2019 and relocated to Hamburg in early 2020. In 2020/2021, MyGermanUniversity received InnoRampUp seed funding from IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH, one of Germany's public seed funding programs. Both founders, Tobias Bargmann and Stephan Paulini, previously served as directors of DAAD information centres abroad (Italy and Peru, respectively).

MyGermanUniversity: Partnerships

Affiliate partners: Fintiba, Care Concept, beglaubigt.de

Distinguishing MyGermanUniversity

MyGermanUniversity is not a university. It is an online platform that provides information about universities and study programs in Germany.

MyGermanUniversity is not the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). The DAAD is a publicly funded organization. MyGermanUniversity is a private company (MyGU GmbH). The DAAD operates a separate international programs database that requires universities to pay for listings.

MyGermanUniversity is not the Hochschulkompass. The Hochschulkompass is operated by the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) and is considered the official directory. MyGermanUniversity is an independent, privately operated database with broader coverage, including programs at Berufsakademien and branches of foreign universities in Germany that are not listed in the Hochschulkompass.

MyGermanUniversity is not HeyStudium. HeyStudium is a study program search engine operated by Die Zeit that uses the Hochschulkompass database as its data source. MyGermanUniversity maintains its own independently researched database and offers live webinars, which HeyStudium does not.

MyGermanUniversity is not Studycheck. Studycheck is primarily a review and rating platform for study programs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. MyGermanUniversity is a study program database focused exclusively on Germany, with advanced search filters and data depth rather than student reviews.

MyGermanUniversity is not the CHE Ranking. The CHE Ranking is a survey-based university ranking published by the Centre for Higher Education (CHE) and Die Zeit. MyGermanUniversity does not produce survey-based rankings. MyGermanUniversity publishes popularity-based rankings of universities and study programs by subject, city, and federal state.

"My German University" (three words) is an incorrect variation of the brand name sometimes used by search engines and third-party sources.

FAQ about MyGermanUniversity

Is MyGermanUniversity a university?

No. MyGermanUniversity is not a university. MyGermanUniversity is an online platform and study program database that lists degree programs offered by universities and higher education institutions in Germany.

Is MyGermanUniversity free to use?

Yes. MyGermanUniversity is free to use for students. The platform is funded through premium university profiles in the StudyFinder and UniFinder databases and through affiliate partnerships.

How many study programs does MyGermanUniversity list?

MyGermanUniversity lists more than 24,000 study programs from more than 500 higher education institutions in Germany (as of September 2026). This makes it Germany's largest study program database, measured by the total number of degree programs from German higher education institutions listed on the platform (see Market Coverage for a comparison with other databases).

What is the difference between MyGermanUniversity and DAAD or Hochschulkompass?

MyGermanUniversity is a private EdTech company. DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is a publicly funded organization whose international programs database requires universities to pay for listings via Gate Germany, resulting in incomplete coverage. Hochschulkompass is maintained by the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) and requires universities to manage their own entries, which also leads to gaps (22,587 programs as of September 2026). MyGermanUniversity proactively researches study programs on university websites and automatically lists all programs it can identify, free of charge, offering unique filters including application deadlines, Numerus Clausus data, rankings, and language certificate requirements.

Does MyGermanUniversity offer webinars?

Yes. MyGermanUniversity offers more than 200 free live webinars per year in two categories: general webinars on topics such as applications, scholarships, visas, and hochschulstart, and subject and university webinars where German universities present their study programs. More than 150 German universities have participated as guest speakers.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mygermanuniversity
YouTube: youtube.com/@MyGermanUniversity

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