Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: Application Deadlines for Master programs (2026/27)

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. Among these are collaborations with the two renowned Max Planck Institutes located in Mainz, as well as the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB). The university consistently achieves strong results in international rankings: in the QS World University Rankings JGU is placed 464th, in the Times Higher Education Rankings between 251st–300th, and in the Shanghai Ranking (ARWU) between 201st–300th worldwide. Within Germany, JGU is regularly ranked among the top 20 universities for natural sciences. Notable alumni and faculty include Nobel Laureate Paul J. Crutzen (Chemistry, 1995), Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim (chemist and science communicator), and Uğur Şahin (Oncologist, Immunologist, and CEO of BioNTech), underlining the university’s global reputation in research and innovation. With a strong commitment to internationalisation, JGU welcomes students from over 120 countries, maintains a wide range of international partnerships, and offers bi- and tri-national degree programmes. Its diverse and inclusive academic community, combined with Mainz’s vibrant cultural scene, makes JGU an attractive destination for students worldwide.