University of Marburg: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #294 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #116 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #25 of 369 | In Germany |
| #1 of 22 | In Hesse |
| #12 of 2,363 | For Pharmacy |
| Top50% | For 182 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 22,612
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-marburg.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The University of Marburg is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; April-July) |
| Enrollment | 22,612 |
Research profile
University of Marburg is a world-class research university with 84,963 scientific papers published and 2,398,097 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Engineering, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
University of Marburg majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1053 | 12773 |
| 1994 | 1149 | 13446 |
| 1995 | 1105 | 15304 |
| 1996 | 1152 | 16463 |
| 1997 | 1247 | 17723 |
| 1998 | 1380 | 19024 |
| 1999 | 1443 | 21793 |
| 2000 | 1506 | 23468 |
| 2001 | 1459 | 26052 |
| 2002 | 1526 | 27727 |
| 2003 | 1773 | 33869 |
| 2004 | 1804 | 35579 |
| 2005 | 1772 | 41890 |
| 2006 | 1739 | 45155 |
| 2007 | 1772 | 49924 |
| 2008 | 1854 | 53790 |
| 2009 | 1851 | 58630 |
| 2010 | 2033 | 64304 |
| 2011 | 2006 | 71804 |
| 2012 | 2287 | 77990 |
| 2013 | 2208 | 83017 |
| 2014 | 2380 | 89373 |
| 2015 | 2190 | 90826 |
| 2016 | 2311 | 92588 |
| 2017 | 2440 | 98531 |
| 2018 | 2345 | 101022 |
| 2019 | 2549 | 110486 |
| 2020 | 3515 | 135634 |
| 2021 | 3043 | 148702 |
| 2022 | 2993 | 143775 |
| 2023 | 3034 | 145405 |
| 2024 | 2377 | 141475 |
| 2025 | 1927 | 126104 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Marburg gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €650 |
| Master's Degree | €750 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
Currency: Euro (€)
The University of Marburg has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Marburg.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art History, Biology, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Comparative Religion, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Economics, Educational Sciences, English, English Studies, Fine Arts, Geography, German, History, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Romance Languages, Sociology, Sports |
|---|---|
| Kirchliche Abschlussprüfung | Protestant Theology |
| Magister | Protestant Theology |
| Master | Aesthetics, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Biology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Ethnology, European Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, German, History, International Business, International Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Musicology, Peace and Disarmament, Persian, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Protestant Theology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Speech Studies |
| PhD | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Sciences, Geography, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology |
| Habilitation | Cultural Studies, Educational Sciences, Geography, History, Law |
University of Marburg alumni
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Hannah Arendt
- Enrolled in the University of Marburg
- 1924-1926 studied philosophy
- Occupations
- sociologistuniversity teacherhistorianresistance fighterwriter
- Biography
-
Hannah Arendt was a German and American historian and philosopher. She was one of the most influential political theorists of the twentieth century.
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Friedrich Merz
- Occupations
- juristlawyerlobbyistpoliticianmanager
- Biography
-
Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz is a German politician who has served as Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025. He has also served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since January 2022, leading the CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group as Leader of the Opposition in the Bundestag from February 2022 to May 2025.
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Mikhail Lomonosov
- Enrolled in the University of Marburg
- Studied in 1736-1739
- Occupations
- linguistchemisthistorianpoliticianwriter
- Biography
-
Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov was a Russian polymath, scientist and writer, who made important contributions to literature, education, and science. Among his discoveries were the atmosphere of Venus and the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions. His spheres of science were natural science, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, art, philology, optical devices and others. One of the founders of modern geology, Lomonosov was also a poet and influenced the formation of the modern Russian literary language.
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Friedrich Paulus
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Paulus was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) during World War II who is best known for his surrender of the German 6th Army during the Battle of Stalingrad (July 1942 to February 1943). The battle ended in disaster for the Wehrmacht when Soviet forces encircled the Germans within the city, leading to the ultimate death or capture of most of the 265,000-strong 6th Army, their Axis allies, and collaborators.
University of Marburg faculties and divisions
| Centre : Canadian Studies | Canadian Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biology | Biology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Plant Pathology |
| Faculty : Business Administration and Economics | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Pedagogy, Sports |
| Faculty : Foreign Languages and Cultures | Classical Languages, English, Latin, Oriental Languages, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages |
| Faculty : Geography | Geography, Geology |
| Faculty : German Studies and History of the Arts | Art History, German, Germanic Studies, Graphic Arts, Media Studies, Musicology, Painting and Drawing, Phonetics |
| Faculty : History and Cultural Studies | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Chinese, History, Japanese, Modern History, Prehistory |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Computer Science, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Cell Biology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Genetics, Haematology, Hygiene, Medicine, Neurosciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Pathology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Physics | Physics |
| Faculty : Protestant Theology | Archaeology, Bible, Ethics, Protestant Theology |
| Faculty : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Psychology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Philosophy | Anthropology, Ethnology, Peace and Disarmament, Political Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | Philipps-Universität Marburg |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1527 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Biegenstrasse 10 Marburg/Lahn, 35037 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 78,000 |