Ottovon Guericke Magdeburg University

About OVGU

Founded in 1993 in Germany, focused on engineering, natural sciences and medicine. It also offers degrees in economics, management, social sciences and humanities. It is located in Magdeburg, the capital city of the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. The University sees its main task as raising the standard of education and scholarship through teaching and research.

Located on the Elbe River, Magdeburg is a scenic medieval city of under 250,000 inhabitants. Its gardens and parks make it one of Germany’s greenest urban areas. The city also hosts high standard professional sport events. The SC Magdeburg is a renowned handball team and FC Magdeburg is a well respected football team in Germany. As a student, you can also get discounted tickets to see these teams’ performances. 

The campus is compact, yet it offers opportunities to get involved in the university’s orchestra, choir and radio. 

Bachelor's Program

After successfully completing the Studienkolleg MDWi Foundation, students can start their Bachelor’s degree programmes in a selected field of study. The Studienkolleg Germany certificate is recognised at any German university.

MDWi Foundation

Studienkolleg Germany offers an intensive foundation year with  T/W/M courses, which prepare students for studies in various Bachelor’s degree programmes. In addition to the German language, foundation subjects will be taught depending on the selected study field.

 

Master's Program

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg offers a wide range of Master’s programs including programs that are also offered in English.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Percentage - 65% in FSc (Pre Engineering)
  • Minimum Marks in Maths – 60%
  • Minimum Grades B & C in A-Levels

Cost Details

The cost for MDWi Foundation Year Course is around € 22,500 including € 10,240 for Blocked Account.

Accomodation

Apply in good time for a place in student halls of residence or alternatively look for accommodation on the local housing market. We can help you with that taking into account during location, price, size and quality of the room or apartment.

Research & Study at OVGU

Its research centers on neuroscience, much of which is carried out at the Science Campus Centre for Behavioral Brain Sciences. In terms of engineering research, the university focuses on roof structures and dynamic systems at its Centre for Dynamic Systems. The medical faculty specializes in immunology and the molecular medicine of inflammation. 

Travel Europe on Student Visa

Besides studying, living in Germany provides you with an opportunity to travel across various countries. With a German student visa, the student is allowed to travel to 26 European countries without any restrictions.

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