Marburg University

Marburg University
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Latin: Schola Marpurgensis
TypePublic
Established1 July 1527 (1527-07-01)
Budget€455.1 million (2023)
ChancellorClaas Cordes
PresidentThomas Nauss
Academic staff
2,032 (2023)
Administrative staff
1,917 (2023)
Students21,162 (2024/25)
Location, ,
50°48′39″N 8°46′25″E / 50.81083°N 8.77361°E / 50.81083; 8.77361
CampusUniversity town
AffiliationsCompostela Group of Universities
Websiteuni-marburg.de
Location in Germany
Marburg University (Hesse)

Marburg University (German: Philipps-Universität Marburg) is a public research university located in Marburg, Germany. It was founded in 1527 by Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse, which makes it one of Germany's oldest universities and the oldest still operating Protestant university in the world. It is now a public university of the state of Hesse, without religious affiliation.

Marburg University has 21,162 students (2024/25) and is located in Marburg. It offers an International summer university programme and offers student exchanges through the Erasmus programme.