University of Göttingen facts for kids
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
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Latin: Universitas Regiæ Georgiæ Augustæ | |
Motto | In publica commoda (Latin) Zum Wohle aller (German) |
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Motto in English
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For the good of all |
Type | Public Law foundation (Stiftung öffentlichen Rechts, since 2003) |
Established | 1734 |
President | Ulrike Beisiegel |
Administrative staff
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11.876 |
Students | 25.377 |
Location |
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Germany
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Affiliations | German Excellence Universities Coimbra Group EUA |
Website | www.uni-goettingen.de |
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. It opened for classes in 1737. The University of Göttingen soon grew in size and popularity. Göttingen is a historic university city, with a high student and faculty population.
The University of Göttingen is one of the highest-ranked universities in Germany. It is associated with 45 Nobel laureates.
Images for kids
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The Pauliner Church, once the seat of the University Library in which Heinrich Heine, the Brothers Grimm, and Goethe worked
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Gotinga para niños
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