THE ENGINEERING CAMPUS

Optimal Supervision Ratio

The main reason many students choose to study at the Engineering Campus is the excellent supervision ratio. Currently, around 70 professors and more than 200 academic staff support students in their teaching (as of 16th October 2024). This ensures that students don’t get lost in large lecture halls and receive individual guidance when working on their thesis projects.

Renowned Research Team

Our professors are internationally well-connected and highly respected in their fields. As part of the institute's colloquia, leading researchers from around the world are regularly invited to give lectures.

Early Integration into Teaching and Research

During their studies, students have the opportunity to work as research assistants, immersing themselves in various research areas while also earning extra income.

Optimal City Size: Not Too Big, Not Too Small

The state capital of Saxony-Anhalt, with its 240,000 inhabitants, is large enough to offer a vibrant atmosphere but not so anonymous that you get lost. With 19,000 students, the city has a lively and active student scene.

Living in Magdeburg

Apartments in renovated historic buildings or rooms in student dormitories are available at affordable prices close to the campus. With a bicycle or the low-cost semester ticket, you can also travel quickly and flexibly around the entire city. The excellent transport infrastructure – whether by bike, bus, or tram – ensures that all routes are short, and destinations are easily accessible.

For those who enjoy travelling further afield, Magdeburg also offers an ideal location: The Halle/Leipzig airport as well as airports in Berlin and Hanover are all reachable in less than 1.5 hours.

Active student scene

Cafés and pubs, concerts and theatre, exciting exhibitions and galleries – whether in former industrial sites, historic fortress walls, or open-air by the Elbe – after lectures, there are numerous opportunities to meet friends and enjoy your free time. Boredom is a foreign concept for students in Magdeburg: A wide range of student initiatives, cultural institutions, sport clubs, leisure parks, cinemas, museums, and alternative venues offer constantly new experiences. HERE you can find a collection of links with more information.

Culture in Magdeburg

Magdeburg is rich in buildings, monuments, and sculptures that tell a fascinating story. Among the most famous are the imposing Magdeburg Cathedral and the Green Citadel, a masterpiece by the renowned architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

In the fields of music and history, the Magdeburg Theatre stands out, as well as the unique  Millennium Tower, which vividly conveys the development of the sciences through numerous interactive experiments.

Sport in Magdeburg

Anyone looking to take a break from studying can get involved in one of the many sports clubs in the city – there's something for everyone. Well-known beyond the city limits are 1. FC Magdeburg and  SCM Magdeburg. In addition, the University’s SpozOVGU offers a wide range of recreational sports activities.

The green city on the Elbe

The green spaces in close proximity to the campus are a popular destination – whether for jogging, barbecuing, or relaxing between classes. With more than 10 percent of its area covered in green spaces, Magdeburg is one of the greenest cities in Germany. A highlight is the Rotehorn Park, which stretches across a 200-hectare island in the middle of the Elbe River.