The University of Rostock, Germany, with a motto of “Traditio en Innovatio” was established in 1419.

It is on record the oldest University in the Baltic Sea region. It has a legacy of 600 years of imparting knowledge and giving a solid foundation for the future that makes it one of the best-ranked universities in the world. 

The University of Rostock started education and research even 73 years before Columbus discovered America. Changes have been part and parcel of the University, and it has always stayed up to date with the curriculum.

The technical faculty was founded in 1951, and it was the first instance for any classical university to have established a technical faculty. A new campus solely dedicated to natural sciences was set up in Suedstadt, and it constituted the unprecedented strength and novelty of the University.

The University of Rostock currently has 14,000+ students and 3,000+ staff members and offers engrossing panorama in almost all scientific fields. 

The University of Rostock has officially recognized education degrees and offer courses and programs assisted by Pre-bachelor’s degrees and Undergraduate degree. The postgraduation section supports masters and doctoral degrees. 

Fields of Study and Research

With a head start in Education and Research by hundreds of years, the University takes pride in its interdisciplinary research fields, such as: –

1. Natural sciences 
2. Life sciences
3. Agricultural Sciences
4. Environmental Sciences
5. Engineering and Computer Science
6. Mathematics 
7. Medicine
8. Linguistics and Humanities
9. Economics
10. Social sciences and Law

The University of Rostock has earned recognition from the Ministries of Science and Education and the Ministry of cultural affairs.

Organization and Structure

The University of Rostock has divided into various academic faculties with different specializations.

These faculties can be divided into various academic departments.

Faculties

1. Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
2. Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
3. Faculty of Law
4. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
5. Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
6. Faculty of Humanities
7. Faculty of Theology
8. Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences

Facilities

Rostock University Library 

• The library has three divisional libraries along with separate libraries that are specialized to provide information for research, education, and study. 
• The university library has over 3 million physical volumes in the catalog, and it provides access to electronic journals and specialized databases. 
• The library is home to various collections of culturally and scientifically historical books.
• The library also consists of the university archive and the art treasure collection.

Student Services of Rostock

• The Student Services of Rostock accommodates newly enrolled international students planning to get educated at the University of Rostock as well as the Rostock University of Music and Theatre. 
• International students, who are new to Germany, are considered for a Starter Package service. 

Rostock University Hospital

The University gives paramount priority to the safety and health of its students and operates a hospital that consists of various teaching and research institutes. 

Study Degrees

Under graduation Courses: –

At the University of Rostock, students are taught their first study course as a supplement to the higher degrees. This requires university entrance qualification, and this basic study course is the first academic degree qualifying for admission for advanced study courses like Masters.

Basic Undergraduate courses are: –

1. Bachelor of Arts
2. Bachelor of Science
3. Bachelor of Laws
4. Bachelor of Education
5. State examination for Medicine
6. State examination for teaching courses

Postgraduation Courses: – 

1. Master of Arts
2. Master of Science
3. Master of Laws
4. Master of Education

Rankings: –

The University of Rostock has performed well at various parameters, and this aspect is reflected in its rankings too.

In the rankings given by Ranking Web of Universities, it was ranked 42nd in Germany and was ranked 573rd globally. 

The University of Rostock was ranked as 551st among the top universities globally by QS World University Rankings.