Philipps-Universitat in Marburg is not only a German university steeped in tradition, it is also the oldest university in the world that was founded as a Protestant institution. It has been a place of research and teaching for nearly five centuries.
The text "Insights into Philipps-Universitat" provides information about its past, present and future. The section entitled "Figures and Dates" contains statistics on the student numbers and staff. Since pictures sometimes say more than words, we invite you to take a virtual sightseeing tour through the university and thus the city of Marburg.
Nowadays there are nearly 20,000 students studying in Marburg - 12 percent from all over the world. If you are interested in studying at Philipps-Universitat the information you require is available under Student Life. If you are a visiting academic, you will find information under International.
Almost all scientific disciplines, with the exception of the engineering sciences, are represented at Philipps-Universitat Marburg. The different disciplines are assigned to different faculties
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Furthermore, the section on awards offers information about the success of Philipps-Universitats scientists (Nobel and Leibniz Prize winners, etc.) as well as their successful endeavors to provide the best possible service for the members of the university community. It goes without saying that Philipps-Universitat also confers its own prizes and awards such as the Behring Prize, the Brothers Grimm Prize and many more.
