University of Greifswald

The University of Greifswald is amongst the oldest universities in the German-speaking countries, founded in 1456 following an initiative from citizens of the Hanseatic town of Greifswald, to whom there is still a strong connection today. During the course of its changing political history, the University has managed to win, retain and expand its reputation as a location for international research and high quality teaching. Due to its geographical location in the Baltic region and the region’s history, the University strives to maintain and expand its strong academic contacts throughout the world, but in particular to partners in Poland, in the Baltic States and in Scandinavia. The University of Greifswald’s special position in the German university landscape is thus strengthened by its specific aptitude for the cultural diversity of the Baltic region, as well as the northern and eastern European points of view in terms of scientific research. Research and teaching at the University is committed to the freedom and autonomy of thought. The University regards research, teaching and studying as one entity, which is to be fostered and developed in cooperation with the individual academic disciplines. Conscious of its long history and its social, economic and cultural responsibility, the University consistently strives for new academic concepts and teaching methods and transfers its research results into specific fields of application.