The University of Göttingen is a premier international research university with a long tradition. The university was established in 1737 in the Age of Enlightenment, and is committed to the values of democracy, tolerance and justice as well as the social responsibility of science. Courses at the university are offered across 13 faculties and cover a diverse range of subjects in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences as well as medicine. Public dialogue and knowledge transfer are part of the self-image of the University of Gottingen. In collaboration with scientists at the university and campus, the university develops concepts to make science visible and tangible to the public. The University of Göttingen has over 500 partnerships with exchange relationships in 90 countries, and membership in European and international university networks.
