Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is one of Germanys top research universities featuring an extraordinarily broad range of subjects. Both rich in tradition and highly innovative, JLU is host to a number of projects which are beacons of German research. What is more, its unique range of subjects and its high-profile international cooperation programmes in the areas of research, teaching and study ensure JLUs competitiveness at both national and international level. The university is dedicated to excellent research and teaching with a distinct profile in cultural studies and the life sciences. In keeping with Justus von Liebigs principle of research training through research, JLU is highly committed to excellent interdisciplinary postgraduate education in all disciplines. The universitys especially diverse climate, so fertile for interdisciplinary research and discussion, is further enriched by almost 30 percent international doctoral students. JLUs remarkable achievements in the context of Germanys nationwide Excellence Initiative prove JLUs top-class university research in its profile areas View More