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University of Giessen

University
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German public university

About University of Giessen

According to Wikipedia, University of Giessen, official name Justus Liebig University Giessen , is a large public research university in Giessen, Hesse, Germany. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the German-speaking world. It is named after its most famous faculty member, Justus von Liebig, the founder of modern agricultural chemistry and inventor of artificial fertiliser. It covers the areas of arts/humanities, business, dentistry, economics, law, medicine, science, social sciences and veterinary medicine. Its university hospital, which has two sites, Giessen and Marburg , is the only private university hospital in Germany.

University of Giessen's Online Degrees

What Is University of Giessen Known For?

University of Giessen is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Giessen's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry
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chemistry Degrees
Biology
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Physiology
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Botany
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Anatomy
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biology Degrees
Mathematics
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Geometry
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Algebra
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Differential Equations
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math Degrees
Physics
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Nuclear Physics
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Astronomy
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Cosmology
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physics Degrees
Philosophy
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Logic
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Ethics
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Philosophy of Religion
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philosophy Degrees
Medical
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Nutrition
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Pharmacology
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Obstetrics
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medicine Degrees
Religious Studies
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Theology
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Ministry
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Christian Theology
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Literature
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Philology
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Writing
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Literary Theory
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literature Degrees
Psychology
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Developmental Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Experimental Psychology
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psychology Degrees
Communications
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Linguistics
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Grammar
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Journalism
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communications Degrees
Law
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Jurisprudence
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Civil Law
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Criminal Law
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History
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Ancient History
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Modern History
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Ecclesiastical History
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history Degrees
Education
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Higher Education
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Secondary Education
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Primary Education
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Social Justice
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political-science Degrees
Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Mineralogy
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Meteorology
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Marketing
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business Degrees
Economics
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Taxation
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Agricultural Economics
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Macroeconomics
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economics Degrees
Engineering
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Architecture
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Mechanical Engineering
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Metallurgy
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engineering Degrees
Criminal Justice
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Law Enforcement
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Criminology
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Policing
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criminal-justice Degrees
Computer Science
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Artificial Intelligence
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Database
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Machine Learning
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computer-science Degrees
Sociology
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Gender Studies
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Women's Studies
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Sexology
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sociology Degrees
Anthropology
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Ethnography
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Archeology
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Physical Anthropology
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Social Work
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Gerontology
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Empowerment
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Nursing
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nursing Degrees

Who Are University of Giessen's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Giessen's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Chemistry, Criminal Justice, and Religious Studies. Here are some of University of Giessen's most famous alumni:

Walther Bothe
Walther Bothe
A German physicist .
Georg Büchner
Georg Büchner
A German dramatist and writer of poetry and prose.
August Kekulé
August Kekulé
A German organic chemist.
August Wilhelm von Hofmann
August Wilhelm von Hofmann
A German chemist .
Wilhelm Liebknecht
Wilhelm Liebknecht
A German socialist and political activist.
Alexander William Williamson
Alexander William Williamson
An English scientist .
Hermann Kolbe
Hermann Kolbe
A German chemist .
Emil Erlenmeyer
Emil Erlenmeyer
A German chemist.
Carl Remigius Fresenius
Carl Remigius Fresenius
A German chemist .
Rudolf Leuckart
Rudolf Leuckart
A German zoologist .
Benjamin Mazar
Benjamin Mazar
An Israeli historian and biblical archaeologist .
Harald Lesch
Harald Lesch
A German physicist.

Who Are University of Giessen's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Giessen's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Chemistry, Criminal Justice, and Religious Studies. Here are some of University of Giessen's most famous alumni:

Joybrato Mukherjee
Joybrato Mukherjee
A German university teacher.
Stefan Th. Gries
An American academic.
Holger Ziegler
A German criminologist, educational scientist.
Britta Siegmund
A German gastroenterologist.
Richard L. Proia
A Researcher.