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- JGU QS Ranking 2026
- JGU THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
- JGU ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
JGUJohannes Gutenberg University Ranking
One of the most popular options among Indian students planning to study abroad in Germany, Johannes Gutenberg University is a ranked university globally. Known for its dynamic academic set up, the university is ranked by some of the popular ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity Ranking and QS, etc.
Let’s take a look at how the university is ranked this year and how has this ranking moved when compared with the previous year. Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks Johannes Gutenberg University at #217 globally and #19 in Germany. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #205 and has unchanged when compared with its 2024 national rank of #19.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique assessment method that compiles publically available rankings from multiple global sources and showcases them in an easy-to-understand manner. This makes it easy for you as an Indian student to decide on the university you should study at.
Moving on to QS, the global standing of Johannes Gutenberg University is #452 for the 2026, which is a improved trend when compared with 2025.According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s how some of Johannes Gutenberg University degrees perform globally:
Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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QS | Not Ranked | 464 | 501 | 452 |
THE | 251 | 251 | 251 | Not Ranked |
US News | 241 | 233 | 224 | Not Ranked |
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World rank by different ranking providers
Shiksha
#217ARWU Ranking
#151US News Ranking
#224THE Ranking
#251QS Ranking
#452JGUJohannes Gutenberg University Course Ranking
As per the Johannes Gutenberg University subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) and Mass Communication and Media, among others, are also highly popular among international students.
The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Johannes Gutenberg University Medicine and Health Sciences courses at #181 in 2025. This course was ranked at #160 in 2024. On the other hand, the QS ranks these courses at #251 for the QS - Medicine Rankings courses, showing declined trend from 2024 rank of #101.
For students interested in Science courses, university’s top courses in this category are ranked at #240 globally. This ranking is given by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking for the year 2025, showcasing a declined trend from 2024 rank of #214.
Here are some of the top Johannes Gutenberg University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Medicine & Health Sciences | #128 | #160 | #181 |
Science | #202 | #214 | #240 |
Humanities & Social Sciences | #294 | #320 | #335 |
Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | #257 | #266 | #308 |
Mass Communication & Media | #91 | #54 | #96 |

JGUUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
Global Universities | 241 | 233 | 224 |

JGUQS Ranking 2026
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
---|---|---|---|
Europe | 154 | 169 | – / – |
World University | 464 | 501 | 452 |
Biological Sciences | 301 | 251 | – / – |
Communication and Media Studies | 51 | 101 | – / – |
Medicine | 251 | 251 | – / – |
Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Physics and Astronomy | 120 | 147 | – / – |

JGUTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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University | 251 | 251 | 251 |
Arts and Humanities | 251 | 201 | 201 |
Clinical and Health | 301 | 251 | 251 |
Life Sciences | 201 | 201 | 251 |
Psychology | 201 | 201 | 251 |

JGUARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
Universities | 201 | 151 | 151 |
Physics | 51 | 101 | – / – |
Political Sciences | 101 | 151 | – / – |
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Student Forum
Answered a year ago
No, there is no tuition fee for Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz for international students. However, every student is required to pay a semester fee, which is, €357.46. This fee includes the components for student ticket, student athletics committee, student body representative committee, etc. A
Answered a year ago
Students must do financial planning in order to live in Rhine – Main area. Rents and additional housing cost, food costs, and other expenses are higher than in other regions of Germany. In Mainz, the monthly rent for a corresponding room near the university is approximately EUR 320 - EUR 450. For 20
Answered a year ago
A few of the unofficial sources have mentioned that JGU Mainz acceptance rate is between 28% - 35%. The acceptance rate justifies that the university is quite selective. So, to take admission here, the university must have a good academic record and meet all the eligibility requirements. The general
Answered a year ago
Admission intakes at JGU are Winter and Summer. The application deadlines vary as per the various categories such as selective courses, non-selective courses, UG / PG courses, etc. A few of the important JGU admission deadlines are given below:
Summer Semester
Particulars | Summer Sem Application Period |
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Selective consecutive (master’s programs) and PG programs | Oct 1, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024 |
Non - selective consecutive (master’s programs) and PG programs | Oct 1, 2024 – Mar 1, 2025 |
Consecutive (master’s degree programs) and PG degree programs with qualifying exam | Oct 1, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024 |
Selective UG programs | Early Dec 2024 – Jan 15, 2025 |
Degree programs with selective admission nationwide i.e. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences; | Early Dec 2024 – Jan 15, 2025 |
Non-selective UG programs | Early Dec 2024 – March 1, 2025 |
Winter Semester
Particulars | Winter Sem Application Period |
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Selective consecutive (master’s programs) and PG programs | Apr 1, 2024 – May 15, 2024 |
Non - selective consecutive (master’s programs) and PG programs | Apr 1, 2024 – Sep 1, 2024 |
Consecutive (master’s degree programs) and PG degree programs with qualifying exam | Apr 1, 2024 – May 15, 2024 |
Selective UG programs | Early Jun, 2024 – July 15, 2024 |
Degree programs with selective admission nationwide i.e. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences; | Early Jun, 2024 – July 15, 2024 |
Non-selective UG programs | Early Jun – Sep 1, 2024 |
Answered a year ago
In the QS rankings, JGU Mainz ranking is #464 in 2024. Whereas, in 2023, it was placed at #420. Though there is a decline in the university’s rankings, the university has still managed to maintain its position among the Top 500 Universities in the world. The university is evaluated on these paramete
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