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Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

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Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has a distinctive profile. It aims to create a lean and sharply-defined structure with its main focus of expertise in the traditional areas of engineering, the natural sciences and medicine. It also views economics and management and the social sciences and humanities as essential disciplines for a modern university in the information age.

History

1993

  • Founding of Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.
  • Amalgamates Magdeburg's Technical University,
  • Teacher Training College and Academy of Medicine.
1994
  • For the first time OVGU establishes two collaborative research centres - one in medicine and one in mechanical engineering.
1995
  • The Otto von Guericke Lectures - a series of lectures with internationally renowned

Education

Otto von Guericke University is a university traditionally focussing on technical and natural sciences as well as on human medicine and considering management and economics, social sciences and humanities indispensable disciplines of a modern institution of higher education.

Research

Research – We pride ourselves on the high quality of our research and its level of scientific and social relevance. We consider the ethical implications of our research methods and their possible social and environmental consequences and give these a high priority.

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based

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DAAD
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based

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Studienstiftung
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
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Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
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DAAD-ACEH Scholarship of Excellence
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
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Independent provider
Grant
80 ZAR
Deadline
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DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1920 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
PhD Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Gerda Henkel Stiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
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Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
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Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music
Merit-based Need-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
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2024
601
2023
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
701
2023
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2022
801
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
902 -101
2023
801
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

Within the International Office Eva Böhning provides advice to foreign students at OVGU about:

  • Study opportunities, study requirements and applications
  • The recognition of foreign secondary and higher education qualifications
  • Questions regarding studies and legal and social matters

Housing services

There are other opportunities to obtain rooms in the student halls of residence. Once a year, usually around 15 September, the student union allocates rooms that have not already been allocated for a variety of reasons. 

Library services

Since 1 March 2016, a thoroughly revised version of the UBfind interface is on hand: UBfind now is faster, clearer and compatible with any size of screen. 

Campus life

The compact Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg campus stretches from the lively centre of the city to the idyllic broad meadows on the banks of the river Elbe. In the immediate vicinity is the Nordpark, an inviting place for a barbecue, reading a book, playing frisbee or going for a jog.

The Faculty of Medicine campus can be reached in less than 20 minutes. It's no problem to surf the net, do research or check your emails from the lawn or cafeteria either! Wireless internet throughout the campus makes it possible. The Campus Service Center is the point of contact for all enquiries regarding your studies.

Sports facilities

Sports classes at Magdeburg Otto-von-Guericke University and Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences cover sport in all its organisational forms. Our classes and offers are designed for all members affiliated to the academic institutions mentioned above.The core of university sports is physical education of our students. As an integral part of studies, physical education is optional

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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