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Reasons to study Economics, Institutions, and Behavior in Marburg

‘Marburg doesn’t have a university – Marburg is the university’

The Philipps University, founded in 1527, is the oldest protestant university in the world. Today, the university is secular, welcoming students from all religious backgrounds.

The long academic history influences Marburg to this day. The university is not confined to one campus but spread across the city. Historic and modern university buildings give the city its unique character. This character is represented by Marburg's population, with one-fourth of the residents being students.

Read more about Marburg and check out tips on living and studying in this traditional university city.