University of Greifswald

The University of Greifswald (German: [ˈɡʁaɪfsvalt]; German: Universität Greifswald), formerly known as Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, is a public research university located in Greifswald, Germany, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Founded in 1456, it is the fourth oldest university in Germany and one of the oldest universities in Europe, with generations of notable alumni and staff having studied or worked in Greifswald. Approximately two-thirds of the 10,179 students are from outside Mecklenburg–Vorpommern, including international students from 90 countries.

Type

Comprehensive university, Public university

Founded

1456

Students

10,366

Also known as

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, UGreifswald