University of Göttingen

The University of Göttingen is an internationally renowned research university with a long tradition. Founded in 1737 during the Age of Enlightenment, it is committed to the values of democracy, tolerance, and justice, as well as the social responsibility of science. In 2003, it became the first comprehensive university in Germany to be transferred to the sponsorship of a public foundation. With 13 faculties, it covers a diverse range of subjects in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and medicine.