Studying in Greifswald

Do you want to set sail for your studies, preferably in a port town? Greifswald offers the ideal conditions for this: in addition to the high quality of life, the young bicycle-friendly city stands out with its dynamic and open-minded way of life. You may even get a little romantic here – since the famous painter Caspar David Friedrich was born in Greifswald, the city describes itself as the "home port of Romanticism".

With a population of about 60,000, Greifswald is a small city in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on the Baltic Sea coast of Germany between the islands of Rügen and Usedom. The city lies on the banks of the river Ryck, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The bay is known for its long and shallow shore and is therefore particularly popular with families and water sports enthusiasts. The beaches along the coastline around Greifswald are mostly pristine and quiet. Many well-known seaside resorts, which are only a few minutes away by car, let you and your friends relax on hot summer days.

The city streets and squares of Greifswald are largely characterised by the brick Gothic architectural style. The bright red bricks were the preferred building material for the representative houses of the merchants during the time of the German Hanseatic League and still contribute to the city's charm today.

Greifswald is small and informal, so you can quickly make friends. It's best to take your bike with you or buy a second-hand one. Thanks to the short distances, with a bike, you can reach everything easily.

Student life in Greifswald is vibrant and diverse. You will find a wide range of sports and leisure activities and a lively bar and club scene. There's always something going on day and night (the area around Arndtstraße is the best place to go).