Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: International Programs with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

JGU Mainz International: NC

The Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (JGU) is a public research university founded in 1477 and re-established in 1946. Today, it is one of the largest universities in Germany, with more than 32,000 students enrolled across 10 faculties, plus the Academy of Music and the Academy of Arts. These cover a wide spectrum of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, law, economics, music, and arts. JGU is particularly well-regarded for its programmes in physics, chemistry, and life sciences and hosts several specialised research centres and institutes.

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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Top 8 Most Selective International Programs at JGU Mainz (based on Numerus Clausus)

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	Numerus Clausus	Acceptance rate
1 Molecular Biotechnology Master of Science	1.6	No data published by the university.
2 International Economics and Public Policy Master of Science	1.8	No data published by the university.
3 Neuroscience Master of Science	2.1	No data published by the university.
4 Betriebswirtschaftslehre Bachelor of Science	No data published by the university.
5 Quantitative Decision Making in Economics and Management Master of Science	All applicants admitted.
6 Epidemiology (Consecutive program) Master of Science	All applicants admitted.
7 Evolutionary Biology Master of Science	All applicants admitted.
8 European Studies (Trinational "Europa Master") Master of Arts	All applicants admitted.

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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Universities in Rhineland-Palatinate

Share of admission-restricted international programs

85%

Worms University of Applied Sciences

60%

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences

31%

University of Applied Sciences Mainz

26%

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

17%

Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society

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