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About Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg

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1993
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Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg Ranking 2025

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Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg Admission 2025

  • Application fees :Euro 75
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 42% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Easy going
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Internships3.8
Part time work3.2
Post study jobs4.1
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life4.6
Value for money4.8
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.5
Indian Food3.4
Permanent Immigration3.8
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Master of Science in Business Administration/Business Economics - Batch of 2027
4.3
OVGU is a research-oriented college.
Tips: OVGU is a research-oriented college. Professors will assume that master's students have a basic understanding of the topic, as if they studied it in their bachelor's degree. Therefore, you need to do a lot of self-study, assignments, and research work. Besides that, student life is fun and vibrant. We have different activities for different events.
Likes (Public transportation): Public transport across Germany is really nice. As students, we get a Deutschland semester ticket, which includes free transportation within the city. For travelling outside the city, we can use the Regional Bahn and Regional Express for free. This helps students travel easily.
Dislikes (Part time work): Currently, the part-time situation in Magdeburg is not that great, and students are finding it difficult to get a part-time job. A major challenge that a student is facing here is the language barrier, and most companies are not hiring students as they need full-time people and not part-time.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 44325
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025Read more
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Master of Science Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Batch of 2026
4.4
Otto Von Guericke Universität is a technical university and more research-focused.
Tips: OVGU is a technical university, which means the studies here are designed to be more research-focused. If you are looking to do a Ph.D., then the university curriculum is pretty good, but if you just want a Master's degree and then want a professional career, go for a Hochschule instead.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The university faculty as a whole is quite good, the professors and the staff are really helpful and approachable, also they emphasise more on hands-on training rather than taking a theoretical approach. OVGU maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, which helps in easy and direct interactions.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There are a few Indian restaurants, but even those are catered more towards the German taste palette, so being Indian, you might not like the taste as much. Also, if you're a vegetarian, your outside food choices are limited, and most of the time, you'll have to cook your own meals.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 70000
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Computer science - Batch of 2027
3.4
The University organises a variety of student clubs, events, including movie nights, marathons, etc.
Tips: It took me a while to fully get used to the environment here. There were some cultural shifts because a lot of people here are quite laid back about their academics and don't mind extending their duration of study, unlike most Indians. Also, it is absolutely necessary to be fluent in German when coming here for your Bachelor's because the teachers will be expecting you to know it already and will not be that much sympathetic regarding your proficiency, although it still depends on person to person.
Likes (Student Life): The University organises a variety of student clubs and events, including movie nights, marathons, and other activities, which keep students involved and engaged. They also organise events for festivals such as Diwali and Christmas that the huge Indian student population enjoys and feels connected with. The diversity on campus is great.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There aren't many Indian food options here if you prefer to order, and what options are available are also pretty expensive. The Indian food is also not really authentic, so unless you travel to a bigger city like Berlin, I would say it's not worth it. I prefer cooking by myself.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 725
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025Read more
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MSc in Business Economics - Batch of 2027
3.7
Assessing permanent settlement prospects in Magdeburg, Germany.
Tips: Magdeburg has a lot of Indians, including where I go to university. I personally didn't feel any culture shock, and it was really nice. I didn't get a scholarship, but I got into a public university, so I don't have to pay for my education. And I'm very satisfied with the university, Magdeburg and the country.
Likes (Public transportation): Magdeburg is very close to Berlin. Public transportation is also great here. Even late at night, we can find night trams and buses also few trains. It is very affordable, and we even get a semester ticket to travel. Overall, public transportation is the best.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Germany is a great place to settle. A country with one of the best work-life balances. If you are good with German language skills, then this is the best country to settle and work in. If I get a chance, I will definitely settle here. This place is also very calm and nature-friendly.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025Read more
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Master of Science Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Batch of 2026
4.2
Life at OVGU thriving as an Indian student.
Tips: There are a lot of Indian students at Otto-von-Guericke, and there is a big Indian student community, so don't expect to find many Germans on campus. We celebrate Diwali and other festivals. It can be great to have lots of Indian students and not so great for some people, so it really depends on the person.
Likes (Value for money): There are no tuition fees. There is only a semester fee, and that too is really low as compared to other Indian universities, and these fees include my transportation, my library access, and all student-related activities for free. It is really justifiable.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent immigration depends on the future and the future job market. Plus, it depends on how the government will allow this, since the new government is forming, and there are some parties that are really against immigrants. It really depends, but if I got the chance, sure.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 475
Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 65150
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025Read more
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Master of Science Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Batch of 2026
3.6
The faculty is highly qualified, but the content delivery and explanation can be improved.
Tips: Before attending Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, have a good knowledge of your field of study, and know the job market around you. Being proficient in the German language would boost your chances of getting a job and of mingling with people. Finally, know how to cook, as eating at restaurants is quite expensive.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation in Magdeburg is really good. It is very easy to use and frequently available. Moreover, as a public university student, I don't need to pay for a ticket, which gives me a lot of flexibility to explore the region and learn more about different areas. Even though it is a small city, Magdeburg has extremely convenient public transport available 24/7.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is highly qualified, but the content delivery and explanation can be improved. Practical examples and experiments can also improve the understanding of the students. The faculty are also leading research in some leading companies but they assume that we as students are at the same page as they are.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes13 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 75950
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025Read more
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Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(38 courses)
– / –Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 7, PTE: 59 - 76, TOEFL: 72 - 108, GRE
M.Sc.(9 courses)
– / –Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 70 & Above, TOEFL: 85 - 95
MBA/PGDM(9 courses)
– / –Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 70 & Above, TOEFL: 85 - 95
B.E. / B.Tech(21 courses)
– / –Duration18-49 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, TOEFL: 72 & Above
B.Sc.(8 courses)
– / –Duration3 years-42 months
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BBA(8 courses)
– / –Duration3 years-49 months
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M.A.(9 courses)
– / –Duration2-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, TOEFL: 72 - 79
Others PG(16 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
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B.A.(6 courses)
– / –Duration3 years
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B.Arch(1 course)
– / –Duration3 years
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