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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: List of all tuition-free study 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.

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Type
University (public)
of international students
13%
No. of students (2026)
29,454
Term model
Semester

Tuition-free programs at JGU Mainz: Overview

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students
127
Tuition-free
Master
124
Tuition-free
Bachelor
0
Tuition-free
MBA
2
Tuition-free
LL.M.
4
Tuition-free
State Examination

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee & semester contribution that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

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Soft Matter and Materials
Soft Matter and Materials
Soft Matter and Materials
Soft Matter and Materials
Soft Matter and Materials
Soft Matter and Materials
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Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture
Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture
Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture
Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture
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Additional information for tuition-free programs at JGU Mainz

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students

Intake

23.7%
Winter Semester
1.5%
Summer Semester
74.7%
Both Semesters
Application Deadlines

Language of Instruction

8.0%
English only
3.8%
English & German
1.5%
English & other language
71.3%
German only
11.4%
German & other language
3.8%
German (and some English)

Numerus Clausus

Study mode

99.6%
On campus
0.3%
Blended learning