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The University of Göttingen, officially the Georg August University of Göttingen, ( German: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, commonly referred to as Georgia Augusta) is a distinguished public research university in the city of Göttingen, Germany.
The University of Göttingen (German: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen), known informally as Georgia Augusta, is a university in the city of Göttingen, Germany. King George II of Great Britain and the Elector of Hanover founded the school in 1734.
- 1734
- Public Law foundation (Stiftung öffentlichen Rechts, since 2003)
- For the good of all
- In publica commoda (Latin), Zum Wohle aller, (German)
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The University of Göttingen, officially known as Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, is a highly regarded public research university established in 1734. With over 30,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in Germany.
The University of Göttingen is an internationally renowned research university. Founded in 1737 in the Age of Enlightenment, the University is committed to the values of social responsibility of science, democracy, tolerance and justice. It offers a comprehensive range of subjects across 13 faculties: in the natural sciences, humanities ...
The founding of Göttingen University took place at the instance of the local ruler Elector George Augustus of Hanover (who was at the same time the King of Great Britain as George II due to the personal union with Great Britain and Ireland from 1714), after whom the University was named.
University of Göttingen – Welcome Centre. In publica commoda – For the good of all. Founded in 1737, the University of Göttingen is an internationally renowned research university with strong focus on research-led teaching. Almost all subjects are represented across the 13 faculties.
