Study in Mainz: All private universities & degree programmes from Psychology to Social Work

By Marcus Schütz, Editor · Last updated 30.06.2023

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Mainz is known as a university city and is home to Johannes Gutenberg University, the largest and best-known state university in Mainz, and Mainz University of Applied Sciences. In addition, there are two other state universities near Mainz: Bingen University of Technology, which focuses on engineering courses, and Geisenheim University of Applied Sciences, which specialises in viticulture, landscape architecture and the environment.

Besides state universities, Mainz also has a number of private, state-recognised universities that also offer a variety of Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. These include the IU International University, the CBS International Business School and the DIPLOMA University.

There is a wide range of leisure activities for students in Mainz. The city is located directly on the Rhine, which offers many opportunities for walks, bike tours or picnics on the riverbank. A popular meeting place is the Rhine promenade, where you can not only watch the ships on the Rhine, but also linger in numerous cafés, bars and restaurants.

For those interested in culture, Mainz has the Gutenberg Museum, the Mainz State Museum or the Mainz Natural History Museum. The Staatstheater Mainz and the underground cultural centre KUZ also offer a varied programme of theatre, concerts and cabaret. In summer there are also many festivals, such as the well-known Johannisfest in Mainz or the Open-Ohr-Festival.

Sports-loving students can choose from a variety of sporting activities in Mainz. There are numerous sports clubs that offer sports such as football, volleyball or tennis. There is also the University Sports Centre, which offers a wide range of sports courses. The nearby forest also offers opportunities for hiking or jogging.

Mainz as a university city in figures. Cost of living is an index of the cost of living and rent. A cost of living index of 120 means that living in this city is 20% more expensive than in New York City. Quality of life is the quality of life index, a combination of different indices. Details on the indices can be found at https://de.numbeo.com. Population density in inhabitants per km2
Inhabitants 217,556
Population density 2,226
Cost of living 68.13
Quality of life 196.17
Private universities 3
State universities 4
Church universities 1
Students 37,611

IU University of Applied Sciences

logo iubhWith over 100,000 enrolled students,  IU International University of Applied Sciences is the largest university in Germany. The university is based in Erfurt in Thuringia, but IU also offers its campus study programmes in numerous other cities in Germany.

IU has a branch in Mainz, through which both dual study programmes and campus study programmes with online modules are offered. The university also offers more than 100 distance learning programmes that can be studied regardless of location.

  Grosse Bleiche 14-16, 55116 Mainz

Here is a selection of popular degree programmes offered by IU at its location in Mainz:

CourseDurationFees

Fulltime programm (blended learning)		6 Semesterfrom 14739 € total
from 390 € monthly

Fulltime programm (blended learning)		6 Semesterfrom 15063 € total
from 399 € monthly

Fulltime programm (blended learning)		6 Semesterfrom 14739 € total
from 390 € monthly

Fulltime programm (blended learning)		6 Semesterfrom 14739 € total
from 390 € monthly

Fulltime programm (blended learning)		6 Semesterfrom 14739 € total
from 390 € monthly
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IU Internationale Hochschule
More information on dual studies & campus studies at the IU in Mainz and throughout Germany
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AKAD University
State-recognised distance learning courses leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree, e.g. business administration or psychology
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Hochschule Fresenius
Part-time study and distance learning at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, e.g. Media and Communication Management
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CBS International Business School

CBS International Business School is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Cologne. The school was founded in 1993, and in the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 1771 students from 75 nations were enrolled at the university. As a business school, CBS offers a range of business administration degree programmes according to international standards.

  Rheinstrasse 4 L, 55116 Mainz

Here is an overview of interesting study programs at CBS International Business School in Mainz:

CourseDurationFees

On-campus program		4 Semesterfrom 34380 € total
from 955 € monthly

On-campus program		6 Semesterfrom 33300 € total
from 925 € monthly

Part-time program		5 Semesterfrom 19260 € total
from 535 € monthly

DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences

logo diplomaDIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university with its headquarters in Bad Sooden-Allendorf. It offers many Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in face-to-face or distance learning and in various disciplines, including business administration, computer science, health management and social management.

Lortzingstrasse 4, 55127 Mainz

In Mainz, DIPLOMA operates a study centre where mainly "online degree programmes with live online seminars and on-site examinations" are offered. It offers these popular study programmes in this form, for example:

CourseDurationFees

Distance learning program		7 Semesterfrom 11489 € total
from 177 € monthly

Distance learning program		7 Semesterfrom 10619 € total
from 237 € monthly

Distance learning program		7 Semesterfrom 10619 € total
from 237 € monthly

Distance learning program		7 Semesterfrom 10817 € total
from 247 € monthly

Distance learning program		8 Semesterfrom 11561 € total
from 227 € monthly

Distance learning program		5 Semesterfrom 10195 € total
from 307 € monthly

Distance learning program		8 Semesterfrom 10711 € total
from 207 € monthly

Dual study programme in Mainz

A dual study programme combines the advantages of a classical apprenticeship with an academic study programme. As a rule, theory and practical phases alternate. This means that students regularly spend time in a company during their studies and work there to gain practical experience and apply their theoretical knowledge.

Many companies cooperate with universities and offer dual study programmes. In doing so, they usually also assume the costs for the studies and pay the students a salary to support them.

The private universities IU International University of Applied Sciences, CBS International Business School and DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences also offer dual study programmes in Mainz:

State universities

There are four state universities in Mainz:

  • Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz was founded in 1477 and is particularly known for its research excellence. With around 31,000 students, JGU is one of the largest universities in Germany.
  • Mainz University of Applied Sciences: The University of Applied Sciences Mainz focuses on design, technical and business degree programmes. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in areas such as architecture, civil engineering, media, design and business.
  • Bingen Technical University of Applied Sciences: The Bingen University of Applied Sciences is a state university in Bingen am Rhein that offers technical and scientific degree programmes. It is particularly well known for its degree programmes in environmental technology and management as well as viticulture and oenology.
  • Hochschule Geisenheim University: A state university with a focus on viticulture, horticulture and landscape architecture. The university is particularly known for its research in these areas and its close cooperation with the wine and horticulture industry.

 

 

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