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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

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JGU Mainz

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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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University (public)
of international students
12%
No. of students (2025)
29,490
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Most Selective Study Programs at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

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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1
Molekulare Biotechnologie
language Bachelor of Science
No data published by the university.
2
Psychologie - Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
language Master of Science
1.2
No data published by the university.
3
Mediendramaturgie
language Master of Arts
1.4
No data published by the university.
4
Strategische Kommunikation
language Master of Arts
1.5
No data published by the university.
5
Molecular Biotechnology
language Master of Science
1.6
No data published by the university.
6
Psychologie - Rechtspsychologie
language Master of Science
1.6
No data published by the university.
7
Filmwissenschaft
language Master of Arts
1.6
No data published by the university.
8
Digitale Kommunikationsforschung
languagelanguage Master of Arts
1.7
No data published by the university.
9
International Economics and Public Policy
language Master of Science
1.8
No data published by the university.
10
Kriminologie
language Master of Arts
1.8
No data published by the university.
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Share of admission-restricted programs
1
97%
University of Education Ludwigsburg
University of Education Ludwigsburg
2
92%
University of Education SchwĂ€bisch GmĂŒnd
University of Education SchwĂ€bisch GmĂŒnd
3
91%
Hochschule der Medien
Hochschule der Medien
4
88%
University of Education Karlsruhe
University of Education Karlsruhe
5
86%
HTWK Leipzig
HTWK Leipzig
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85
27%
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
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language Universities in Rhineland-Palatinate

Share of admission-restricted programs
1
69%
Worms University of Applied Sciences
Worms University of Applied Sciences
2
33%
Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
3
29%
University of Applied Sciences Mainz
University of Applied Sciences Mainz
4
27%
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
5
22%
Koblenz University of Applied Sciences
Koblenz University of Applied Sciences
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JGU Mainz NC: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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