The former Ludwigs-University Giessen was renamed in 1945 after the chemist Justus Liebig. It was founded in 1607, which makes it the oldest university in the federal state Hessen. Hosting ca 25,000 students it is also one of the largest ones in Germany. The university offers a wide range of studies from natural sciences and humanities to medicine.
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Giessen University
This page offers a variety of basic information about Giessen University (JLU Giessen) and links to the external websites of the respective institutions.
The former Ludwigs-University Giessen was renamed in 1945 after the chemist Justus Liebig. It was founded in 1607, which makes it the oldest university in the federal state Hessen. Hosting ca 25,000 students it is also one of the largest ones in Germany. The university offers a wide range of studies from natural sciences and humanities to medicine.
The former Ludwigs-University Giessen was renamed in 1945 after the chemist Justus Liebig. It was founded in 1607, which makes it the oldest university in the federal state Hessen. Hosting ca 25,000 students it is also one of the largest ones in Germany. The university offers a wide range of studies from natural sciences and humanities to medicine.
International services
The International Office is responsible for foreign students and the university's international partnerships.
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Student counselling
The student service of Giessen University is the contact point for prospective and enrolled students. It helps solving all questions related to studying in Giessen.
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Faculties and student councils
A faculty ("Fakultät") is a division within the university that contains one or several study subjects.
Student councils ("Fachschaften") are organizations for the representation of interests of students by students. One student council usually represents a single faculty or one subject.
The list below contains links to the faculties of Giessen University and the corresponding student councils.
FB01 - Rechtswissenschaft (law)
FB02 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften (economics and business studies)
FB03 - Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften (social and cultural studies)
FB04 - Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften (history and cultural studies)
FB05 - Sprache, Literatur, Kultur (language, literature, culture)
FB06 - Psychologie und Sportwissenschaft (psychology and sport science)
FB07 - Mathematik und Informatik, Physik, Geographie (mathematics and computer science, physics, geography)
FB08 - Biologie und Chemie (biology and chemistry)
FB09 - Agrarwissenschaften, Ökotrophologie und Umweltmanagement (agricultural sciences, nutritional sciences, environmental management)
FB10 - Veterinärmedizin (veterinary medicine)
FB11 - Medizin (human medicine)
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Student councils ("Fachschaften") are organizations for the representation of interests of students by students. One student council usually represents a single faculty or one subject.
The list below contains links to the faculties of Giessen University and the corresponding student councils.
FB01 - Rechtswissenschaft (law)
FB02 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften (economics and business studies)
FB03 - Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften (social and cultural studies)
- Fachschaft Erziehungswissenschaften (educational science)
- Fachschaft Gesellschaftswissenschaften (temporarily out of order)
- Fachschaft Musik (music)
FB04 - Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften (history and cultural studies)
- Fachschaft Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
- Fachschaft Theologie (theology) (temporarily out of order)
FB05 - Sprache, Literatur, Kultur (language, literature, culture)
- Fachschaft Germanistik (German studies)
- Fachschaft Anglistik (English and American studies)
- Fachschaft Romanstik / Slavistik (Roman / Slavic studies)
FB06 - Psychologie und Sportwissenschaft (psychology and sport science)
FB07 - Mathematik und Informatik, Physik, Geographie (mathematics and computer science, physics, geography)
FB08 - Biologie und Chemie (biology and chemistry)
FB09 - Agrarwissenschaften, Ökotrophologie und Umweltmanagement (agricultural sciences, nutritional sciences, environmental management)
FB10 - Veterinärmedizin (veterinary medicine)
FB11 - Medizin (human medicine)
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Student representation
The student represenatives are defending the interests of students on the university level. They are the voice of the students in talks with the university administration or the public. In addition to political and social issues the representation deals with cultural matters.
The student representation in Giessen is the "allgemeine Studienrenden-Ausschuss" (AStA)
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The student representation in Giessen is the "allgemeine Studienrenden-Ausschuss" (AStA)
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Location
Studentenwerk
The "Studentenwerk Giessen" supports students in all issues related to their studies. It offers services for financial matters, social life, accommodation, culture, and food services.
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Canteens and cafeterias
The canteens and cafeterias of the JLU Giessen offer a varying and diverse range of dishes.
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Library
The "Universitätsbibliothek" and its divisions offer literature and research advice.
IT service
Within the university the IT service is the first contact for questions about data processing and electronic communication. At the JLU Giessen it is offered by the "Hochschulrechenzentrum" (HRZ).
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University sport
The "Hochschulsport" at Giessen University offers numerous sport activities for students such as aerobics, football or judo.
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