About the University
Founded in 1527, the University of Marburg was the first Protestant university in the world. Situated in one of the most scenic medieval towns of Germany, an old saying still applies: Other towns have a university, Marburg is a university. Presently the university is rated as a middle-sized traditional strong research university in Germany. The University of Marburg offers subjects in most fields of liberal arts and sciences including economics, business, law, medicine, and dentistry. The school has a historically strong international commitment, reflected by the numerous bilateral exchange agreements within Europe and throughout the world, as well as the number of students with international passports. International students make up about 12% of the student body.
In 1999 the University of Marburg successfully started the first Hessen International Summer University (ISU), aimed at increasing the number of international scholars studying in the state of Hessen. To attract undergraduate students from all over the world for a profound German experience without loosing study time, the university implemented the International Undergraduate Study Program (IUSP) which allows the students to do their credit work in English taught courses. The program aims at combining English course work with an intensive cultural and language experience.
The international commitment is also reflected in the rapid change from the traditional study system to the Bologna Bachelor and Master system. Subjects like Peace and conflict studies (M.A.), Speech and Communication (B.A.), German as a foreign language (M.A.), Modern Language Linguistics - English (M.A.), Deutsches Recht für im Ausland graduierte Juristen (LL.M.) may be of special interest for foreign students.
Founded in 1527, the University of Marburg was the first Protestant university in the world. Situated in one of the most scenic medieval towns of Germany, an old saying still applies: Other towns have a university, Marburg is a university. Presently the university is rated as a middle-sized traditional strong research university in Germany. The University of Marburg offers subjects in most fields of liberal arts and sciences including economics, business, law, medicine, and dentistry. The school has a historically strong international commitment, reflected by the numerous bilateral exchange agreements within Europe and throughout the world, as well as the number of students with international passports. International students make up about 12% of the student body.
In 1999 the University of Marburg successfully started the first Hessen International Summer University (ISU), aimed at increasing the number of international scholars studying in the state of Hessen. To attract undergraduate students from all over the world for a profound German experience without loosing study time, the university implemented the International Undergraduate Study Program (IUSP) which allows the students to do their credit work in English taught courses. The program aims at combining English course work with an intensive cultural and language experience.
The international commitment is also reflected in the rapid change from the traditional study system to the Bologna Bachelor and Master system. Subjects like Peace and conflict studies (M.A.), Speech and Communication (B.A.), German as a foreign language (M.A.), Modern Language Linguistics - English (M.A.), Deutsches Recht für im Ausland graduierte Juristen (LL.M.) may be of special interest for foreign students.
About the City
The name Marburg ("frontier fortress") was first used in 1130, when the site belonged to the landgraves of Thuringia. Chartered in 1211, it became the seat of the first landgraves of Hessen in 1248. The city's early history is often associated with St. Elizabeth of Hungary, who spent the remaining three years of her life involved in charitable work, after arriving from the Wartburg in 1228.
The name Marburg ("frontier fortress") was first used in 1130, when the site belonged to the landgraves of Thuringia. Chartered in 1211, it became the seat of the first landgraves of Hessen in 1248. The city's early history is often associated with St. Elizabeth of Hungary, who spent the remaining three years of her life involved in charitable work, after arriving from the Wartburg in 1228.
The Gothic castle of the Hessen landgraves still dominates the city; its Rittersaal (Knights' Hall) and chapel were begun in 1277, and the building was completed in 1493. The Rittersaal was the scene of the Marburg disputations between Luther and Zwingli and other Protestant Reformers in 1529. German and other dramatic classics are produced annually at the Grauerholz Festival in the open-air theatre in the castle grounds. Marburg's economy primarily depends on the university, pharmaceutical industry and some medium-sized factories for chemicals and precision instruments. The city is a popular conference and exhibition centre and is an attraction for tourists from all over the world.
Contact the University
Thomas Komm
Director International Office
T +49 (6421) 282-6120
F +49 (6421) 282-8998
E Komm@verwaltung.uni-marburg.de
Homepage
New Homepage in German: www.uni-marburg.de
Old Homepage in English: web.uni-marburg.de
International Summer University
web.uni-marburg.de/sommeruni
Director International Office
T +49 (6421) 282-6120
F +49 (6421) 282-8998
E Komm@verwaltung.uni-marburg.de
Homepage
New Homepage in German: www.uni-marburg.de
Old Homepage in English: web.uni-marburg.de
International Summer University
web.uni-marburg.de/sommeruni
The Courses
A complete course list in English is under construction and will be added soon. Until then please click www.uni-marburg.de/studium and ask for translator assistance
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